One month Anniversary!

Hello Everyone!

I just can't believe it's been a month already. Some days I don't even feel like it happened (which is crazy but amazing) and other days are still a little tough.

Wednesday I went to see my neurosurgeon for the first time since the surgery. He was pleasantly surprised with my progress. The incision is healing very well, my balance is getting back to pre-surgery “normal” (I was having balance problems prior to the surgery and it's not completely restored) and my smile isn't as lopsided: )! He said I'm way beyond schedule but I still have lifting limitations for up to 8 weeks or more. He did say I can drive but only locally (no highway or at night) until my balance is better. I'm so excited about that b/c now I can go to the bank, post office, park or wherever!

On Friday (that was actually my 4 week anniversary) my friend cut my hair for me and made it look a little nicer (I'll have to post a new picture) and then we were able to go out to dinner with another couple to celebrate. Seriously...a grown up dinner with my husband, woo-hoo! They were all very patient with my lack of hearing considering I kept moving everyone into different chairs until I could hear the conversation better...there goes that "high maintenance girl" I've turned into: )! The waitress was very confused; )!

The boys have all had basketball games this weekend and we were able to spend time with family. It's been rainy but rain or shine I'm just happy to be feeling better and more and more normal.

Next week will be interesting...I'm going to attempt a few days with the kiddos by myself. Dan helps me get them ready for school and on the bus in the mornings and then it's Landon and me until 12:30 (that's about the time one of our moms would come over...how amazing are they?). Gordon gets home from school then and the big boys get home at 3:50. I feel like I'll do fine but I promised the moms I'd let them know if I needed help again. This is just all soooo weird for me...having folks in my house doing my work for me...I'm just so blessed to have the choice but I really don't want to set myself back any either. Wish me luck!

That's all I really have to report right now...obviously ALL of everyone's prayers have been and are working b/c no news is definitely GOOD NEWS! I thank GOD everyday for life, family, friends and His love. Without those things I wouldn't be where I'm at today so THANK YOU!!!!

Love and Blessings to you all!
Jenny