Just winding down memory lane and cleaning up my backup drives when I came across this wonderful photo of my daughter, Rachel. She was about 11 or 12 here. We had gone to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida and the boys went off on all the rides and she tagged along with me to photograph all the wildlife. What a patient model she was, and still is. She is one of my four favorite subjects to photograph. I just wanted to share those beautiful baby blues with you today.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I am back...
...not quite in the saddle just yet. But I cannot describe to you how WELL I feel. I just had my hysterectomy yesterday morning and I arrived home today at 3 this afternoon. I have some aches and a bit of cramping, both from the gas they put into my abdominal cavity. I am walking slowly and surprisingly upright. I feel a bit light-headed from the medications (which my doctor INSISTS that I take for the next few days) but I have no pain and I am quite alert which is another surprise given how low my tolerance for narcotics have been in the past.
My surgery was done laproscopicly and I have four incisions that are approximately one inch each. I am so thankful that Dr. Bryant was able to do the hysterectomy this way. She said my ovaries looked beautiful and seem to have at least 20 more years of life which was another relief because that means NO HORMONE REPLACEMENT!!!
SO I just wanted to give a quick update - I promised to rest and walk slow for the next few weeks. I also promised not to lift, drive or do housework (how hard is that gonna be?). Brad is home for a week with me so he gets all the fun jobs - everyone I know knows he's better at them anyway.
Talk again soon!
My surgery was done laproscopicly and I have four incisions that are approximately one inch each. I am so thankful that Dr. Bryant was able to do the hysterectomy this way. She said my ovaries looked beautiful and seem to have at least 20 more years of life which was another relief because that means NO HORMONE REPLACEMENT!!!
SO I just wanted to give a quick update - I promised to rest and walk slow for the next few weeks. I also promised not to lift, drive or do housework (how hard is that gonna be?). Brad is home for a week with me so he gets all the fun jobs - everyone I know knows he's better at them anyway.
Talk again soon!
Monday, September 15, 2008
What a view
You may have noticed that my blog style is different. The previous setup was cutting off my my pictures and it was driving me crazy! Hopefully, you will like the improvement as well.
Friday, September 12, 2008
An Old Friend
What a day I had with this wonderous creature! Flippin' amazing - a blast from the past!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hanging out with the Beast
Do you see the bison's little friend? On the side of the road driving through Canada.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
A Flower for Audrey
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Audrey,
Happy Birthday to you!
For my Audrey Marie, who is cute as can be - she is two today!
Courtesy of Sarah Raffuse, 2008. Sarah's Flickr.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Dream
Plumeria from Hawaii. It comes in a variety of colors and smells so wonderful! My favorite after gardenias. I dream of Hawaii regularly.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Slowly slowly slowly
it's coming off. Ounces a day. I feel much better than I have in a long time in terms of stamina and strength. My allergies keep me from riding my bike or walking the dogs, but I hope to get that under control soon. Funny, I first publicized my weight loss goals here and then I immediately gained 11lbs. Then up and down for two months. It was depressing.
I joined SparkPeople 25 days ago and I have been pretty diligent in my efforts to get rid of this weight. My main motivation is being sick of being fat. My next one is to be able to run after my grandson Brian
My next motivation is I walk everyday at the gym and think about my gorgeous son, who just joined the Army.
I also think about the immediate benefit of getting my heart stronger for surgery. That's in 22 days. I know this is a lifestyle change and I am signed up for the long haul, but sometimes, I just need a daily reminder of why I want to do this. Why I NEED to do this.
Bubble Boy
How can I stand it? He's absolutely precious. He reminds me of his mommy so much. What a gorgeous grin.
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