The Date

I've had a couple of great days, with lots of energy and lots of time to get stuff done. My day of "retail therapy" yesterday wasn't nearly as productive as I had hoped (came home with one long--sleeved black t-shirt, and 2 new pillows for the guest room...not exactly the "haul" I had hoped for...but there's still time to amend for that!). Regardless of my shopping failure I have managed to conquer the Mount Vesuvius of laundry, have fixed meals for the family, have run other errands, have walked with friends, have had lunch with other friends, and have CLEARED A SURGERY DATE!


My surgery is scheduled for 0700 (that's 7:00 in the morning for my non-military friends, or for those who wish to see times written with a colon) on Monday morning. Yes, this coming Monday. That's when you're all supposed to drop to your knees and start praying (as if many of you aren't there already ... which I know you are ... for which I am so very thankful ... but don't get up off the floor yet because there's still work to be done!). I had my pre-op appointment with Dr. Connaughton (surgeon) this afternoon, and will finalize the rest of the hooplah on Thursday (labs, pre-admission stuff at the hospital, etc). I'd never even heard of this particular hospital before last week, but I've since heard great things about it and have even googled it to make sure that it truly exists. It's called "Nix Hospital", it's on the Riverwalk, and it's apparently one of the oldest ones in the city. I've been assured that they are completely modernized and newly rennovated - but just to be on the safe side I think I might go down and take a tour. It would be nice to know that they have running water, electricity, and perhaps a direct elevator to Dick's Last Resort which is located on the ground floor.

The brochure I was given today states that "free valet parking" is available when you come in for your pre-admissions stuff - and that you can call ahead to arrange for a private tour. I feel like I'm going to visit a college campus or something. I wonder if they sell sweatshirts...?

It's been a long and busy week so far, and sleep seems to be fairly elusive. Not because I'm worried, or anxious, or trying to solve the problems of the world before the sun rises. It's just the way I am. I'm a defective sleeper. Last night, however, my fabulous husband shared an ambien with me (leftover from his deployment). All I have to say is that he had better lock that stuff up, because I am IN LOVE - and am likely to squirrel them away for myself! My oh my but did I ever sleep WELL :)

It's a disjointed blog tonight - I know - and I'll try to be more focused tomorrow. For now, it's time (past time) for bed (sans ambien) - and then tomorrow, since it's Veterans Day and my sweetheart has the day off, we're going to go hiking and spend the day TOGETHER. How lucky am I?!

Good night - and sweet dreams to all!