Friday, November 7, 2008

I can't believe my surgery is only 4 days away. Everyone around here is working so hard to finish up projects that have been set into motion (high gear is more like it). I don't even feel like I am helping... I am more like the pile mover. I see a pile, I sort through it, essentially making four more piles, and then get involved with another pile to the point where I forget that piles 1 through 5 even existed. There should be a statute of limitations on piles.

My stay at the "big house" as some who work there call it, will actually end earlier than I initially thought. They say only 1-2 days in. After which, I think I'll recoop at my moms for a few days so that the kiddos aren't having to tip toe around me and I get some extra days under my belt.

I am holding up pretty well, atleast from my vantage point... others (Jason) may disagree. I spoke with another friend (whom I met through Keeper's) that works in radiation up at Dartmouth. He was really helpful in talking about my decisions, and ensured my confidence in the program up there. Whenever a new idea or revelation comes to the table though, I get a little anxious about the decisions I am making. I then go back to my inner drawing board, go down the list of why and why not, and I find myself back where landed earlier. Now I need to find myself crawling into bed.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Ashley - I have faith that the piles will be right were you left them when you get home! Kate and I are thinking about you.

Tom

Cindy said...

We love you lots Ash....I'm sure that you know that by now! We're with you all the way. Cindy and Hop-along Sanko

Patty said...

Ashley-Sue's niece here. I just want you to know that I'll be thinking about you the next couple of days. Take care.

Kelly said...

The idea of crawling into bed is a good one to allow yourself to do. sometimes it helps! the little piles make good pillows too :)all 5 of them

Dale said...

Ash,
I am so sorry for everything you are going and will be going through, but so thankful that you are on your way to total wellness.
I hope you can feel all the love, hugs and support we are sending to you and to Jason Sadie and Chase, too.
One word of advice, when you are at your mom's for your post hospital recovery...milk it for all it's worth ;-) some of her homemade hot fudge sauce with peppermint stick ice cream, perhaps?
Hang in there and stay positive..Love you big time, Dale

Anonymous said...

Hi Ash -

You're in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine all that you are going through right now, but I do know that you have the personal strength and resiliance - backed by a loving family - that will allow you to get through anything. Hang in there, cuz!

Love,
Eddie