More importantly 47 days until Christmas!!
I went to Michael's over the weekend looking for some craft supplies and Christmas decorations were everywhere! Christmas is by far my most favorite time of year, so I get really excited. Seeing all of these decorations reminds me that although my recovery seems like a huge mountain to climb... it is really right around the corner and will be here in no time.
Over the last month I have received an out pouring of love an support. I can't thank each one of you enough. I received cards and letters in the mail daily, along with thoughtful gifts, and lots and lots of e-mails and text messages!! I want to share some of these gifts with you, so I've been taking photos and holding off on posting them. I figured it would give me something happy to write about when Im in bed for most of the day with recovery! Im really looking forward to sharing with you.
Yesterday was the one week mark... One week until surgery. My family and friends that will be in San Francisco for surgery and Nate and I at the same time, started looking into making hotel reservations. The funny thing is, I didn't know what time my surgery is scheduled for! How silly! Up until yesterday, I had never asked! I called the practice a couple times yesterday, but remembered that Wednesdays are the days that O'Donnell is in surgery all day - so him and his staff were all ALL busy. I had a late appointment in a client's home last night but once I got home, I had received a letter in the mail with my check-in time for the hospital! Perfect timing! I have to check-in at the hospital at 9am!
Im still thinking about what we should do... Should we stay out there on Tuesday night, or just drive out there on Wednesday morning???? If we stay the night on Tuesday, I will be able to get up closer to the time I need to be at the hospital. Since I can't eat after midnight, this might be good. Plus, no stress having to deal with the traffic driving in. However, if we drive there Wednesday morning, I get one more day in my own bed and we save on paying for a hotel night but, I will be awake a lot longer in the morning with no food. Suggestions.. help??
Thank you to each an everyone of you that signed up to bring Nate and I food!!!! Holy Cow, the calendar filled up fast! Im talking 6 weeks of bringing food every other day - gone! We're both speechless! So many of you have been telling me that you want to help, and I guess you weren't joking!!!! Thank you. I just had no idea that the calendar would fill up so fast. I've received messages from some friends who wanted to sign up but there were no days left! I have a friend that is out of town and asked me if she could order me delivery - how creative! I can add more days to the calendar, if your still interested. Send me an e-mail, call, or text me and I will send you the link. Im really excited about the food but, Im MOST excited to have visitors!!
Love you all!
Doing this drive weekly...You should plan for it to take 3 hours to get there by 9am as this is peak traffic time. Although, it is pricey for hotels in SF I think the peace of mind and much easier traffic at night would make it worth it!
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