What a difference 2 weeks can make--it was this time 2 weeks ago that I sat fretting in the surgery waiting room of Mayo Hospital holding back the tears, feeling so out of control. This morning, I shaved the rest of Stu's head, and left a pile of his hair on the floor. See the picture...
Today, we took a trip to one of our favorite breakfast places. On the way, the "cornflake" issue came up again. As Stu blew his nose into his handkerchief, he said that although he knows that I don't want to see certain things (aka buggers), he blew a huge chuck out and just HAD to share. I have to say, it was a pretty big chunk, but still.... Stu said this one had a heart beat and stem cells could probably be harvested from it. He just didn't understand my lack of enthusiasm as I looked at the dead fetal pig in his handkerchief. He kept picking it up, turning it over, in complete awe over what just came out of his nose. He said that if Lance, Brad, and Chris (college friends) were around to see his majestic bodily fluid, they would appreciate the moment. My thought: Why do men feel the need to save their snot? Women use Kleenex, which are thrown away--in the trash, where they should be. Men use cloth, which then has to be laundered, and those nasty "chunks" floating around in the rinse cycle just waiting to attach to another piece of unsuspecting clothing. Yuck.
So, for anyone who wants to visit, please come!! Bring Kleenex. Taking Stu for a walk is a good thing. Playing card games or Monopoly is a good thing. Stu likes to get out of the houseas well. I would suggest that if you take him out to eat, don't let him calculate the tip.
Deb
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Great job, Stu! Keep on picking your nose even if it does gross Deb out!
ReplyDeleteHi guys,
ReplyDeleteGreat to talk to you yesterday!!! Stu, get ready to hike! Maybe we can do something when we get there in April. Keep up the good work and I'll calculate the tips when we go out to eat!!!
Stu checking in again...clear, present, and only slightly dangerous (monocular vision restricts me from knives and chopping vegetables). Life is good. I'm glad to feel like the same person on this side of the tunnel as I felt like I was a couple of weeks ago (albeit a few ounces lighter tumor-wise). Deb and the brain shrinking steroids have put a few pounds on me. Some kind of switch was thrown over deep in my brain stem to over-eat. I swear I can eat 6 times a day. Deb made a big pot of this fantastic chicken corn chowder chuck full of veg (carrots, celery, onions, corn, and potatoes). I've been snacking on 4 mug fulls of that a day for 2 days now (between normal meals). It's about gone. I'm gonna suggest green chili stew, or posole next, I think. Awesome recovery food. I'm also sleeping better nights, thx to the tapering of the steroids. They do set one's teeth on edge. No fun checking your watch every 20 min all night, staring at the ceiling fan. You start to play, "what time is it?" deep into the night. Then comes 5AM, dogs shaking the sleep out of their heads, and up and at em. Still waiting for that day of convergence where a full nights sleep leads to good morning energy, a good day of dr./PT/OT/BT appts. and I don't feel like a feeble 80 yr. old man at the end of it. This too shall come.
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Just to note...not all men use "cloth".
ReplyDeleteI use "paper" for the very reason you mention.
Maybe now is the time you can "brain wash" Stu into chainging his habits.
If not, just make sure to keep your laundry seperate.
Otherwise, glad everything is going well...
Hey Stu,
ReplyDeleteGreat to talk with you yesterday! You sounds great and am so glad to hear your recovery is going so well. I just booked my flights, so we'll see you in a couple of weeks! Looking forward to catching up and seeing you soon!
Keep up the good work on your healing, keep your fingers out of your nose and keep some of that hard earned money in your wallet dude!
Brad
Stu-
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that things are going good, we have been anxious to hear how things are. First there is nothing better than a good boog to appreciate and sometimes those are hard to find and if you get a winner those are things to share. I have heard in tipping sometimes the Gibson mojo takes over and those girls really do work hard. keep up the good work and its great to be outside.
Hi Stu,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to check in with you, and I am glad to read about the progress you're making. If you feel up to, stop up to 5W and say hello. I am sort of a board game shark, so I don't think a visit from me to play cards would help your mood! I have no mercy!
Your nurse if you ever need one,
Michelle
Hey Stu -
ReplyDeleteWe never seem to be able to call until its too late at your house. Glad to hear of your progress. I'm sure its frustrating at times - but we know you'll endure in Ironman fashion.
We're hanging on thru the latest artic blast - hoping this is the last time below zero for a few months....
You & Deb remain in our thoughts & prayers.