Sunday, November 22, 2009

Unoffical Holiday

When I was a kid and my mother was struggling with Multiple Sclerosis I remember her having days where she was teary eyed and sad. When I would ask her what was wrong she would say to me that it was "Feel Sorry For Virginia Day". The next day things were back to normal and we went on with our life. She knew she couldn't dwell on life's complications and waste her precious time feeling sorry for herself. Hopefully I learned from that example.

Today isn't marked on the calendar but it is officially "Feel Sorry For Janet Day". I am celebrating by myself and then I will fold some laundry and run to the store for green beans and my Sunday paper.

Dan spent his third night in the hospital after his back surgery. I think he is doing OK but his legs are very weak and I am worried about dealing with the home situation. Meanwhile he is anxious to come home to recuperate. I am so afraid he will fall. He doesn't want to go to rehab. He also won't eat if I'm not at the hospital ordering his food.

I'm glad this holiday doesn't come around often.

11 comments:

Far Side of Fifty said...

Hi Jan, You are certainly allowed to have a feel sorry for yourself day..or two..then you have to dust yourself off and go on.
What do you mean he won't eat unless you are there ordering his food. He must not be too hungry.
I hope his strength improves..if not suggest he use a walker or a cane for awhile.
Hang in there! :)

Jeanne Estridge said...

Rooting for you.

Anonymous said...

Sending positive thoughts your way. I hope gets better soon.

Jane! said...

I hope it all works out better than you could have hoped!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Hey Happy Thanksgiving! :)

T said...

Hi Jan!
How is Dan doing? How are YOU doing?

Hugs and prayers for you and Dan.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Jan, I am getting a little worried about you..I hope you are okay! It has been awhile:)

Anonymous said...

How have things been going since Dan got out of the hospital? Hope all is well. Hope you have a great Christmas.

Debbie said...

How are you doing now? I'm a little worried about you since you haven't posted in so long.

T said...

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas! Hope to be catching up on blogging and commenting in the next few weeks.

You have my email, if you need anything, or just an ear, you know how to reach me, I'm always available.

Take care.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Merry Christmas Jan! :)