Real Time Status Update...

Hi Ya'll...I just wanted to give a real quick up-to-date status for those who have been asking and then I will go back to chronological-ish order. First, thank you again from all of us from the bottom of our hearts for the love and support through this very unexpected turn of events. It was exactly this time two weeks ago today that I went in to have the meningioma tumor removed. Two weeks ago! That's crazy.

So, my MD said I'm doing amazingly well in my recovery thus far. I still don't have a voice to speak of which drives me bonkers and I'm not sleeping well. My head is sore, my stregthen is limited, I'm more overwhelmed than I've ever been before, and I even had a minor spill yesterday walking down two little stairs that I've managed successfully for over 35 years. I didn't hit my head or anything drastic which was good, but my legs kinda just gave way! I'm trying to use a cane, but I just don't have that kind of swagger and I end up kicking it every third step. HAHA. All part of a very new reality for me. The good thing is that I started out strong physically and mentally which has given me the intestinal fortitude to not let anything about my present circumstances weigh me down too much.

All in all we are doing great. Rob has been managing the kids, my pills, the house, and everything except some sanity...poor guy. I have started off the hard core pain RX's from the surgery and I have pretty much been taking extra stregthen Tylenol to keep the pain down to a minimum. We aren't huge RX poppers in our home and I'm not a huge fan of how they are making me feel. It will be nice to be free and clear of all that jazz, but I will still be on some other meds for a while it appears.

One of the toughest concepts to adjust to right now is just what my new world will look like. Today is the first time I am being allowed to be unsupervised for a couple of hours and next week when Rob has to go back to work I just don't know what my days will look like. Due to the seizure, I will not be able to drive for 6 months. To some that might not sound like a big deal- realatively speaking it isn't. But, I have always been so very independent and on the GO, it's a hard concept to wrap my brain around! ONE DAY AT A TIME THOUGH.....

On January 13th I will get my staples removed. I have a CAT Scan on 28 Jan and then I will see my Nuero surgeon for the first time since the surgery on the 29th to review my results, films, pathology, etc. I promise a blog post about it with all the fun details.

I had planned to start back up at Brandman University this week to finish my Masters in Organizational Leadership, but since I can't drive we wrestled over the weekend with the difficult decision to put it off until I am in the clear and not rush things too much. I really want to find the balance between pushing with passion and finding purpose, but not overdoing which could lead to situations that won't allow me to get better so that I can be the best wife, mom, daughter, friend, etc to those I love.

I am remaining on the Board for the Placer Jr. Hillmen Football and Cheer program as I have been. I belive it is such a worthy organization and it is so important to give these kids a healthy and positive foundation in their lives. I love to see the heart, the dedication, the confidence that the program inspires in all of our Hillmen. I am so very thankful for my football families and kiddos! Erick, you might beat me in stepcounts this year, but I can assure you that I won't be that far behind you!

I think that sums it up for the moment. I know this has had a tremendous ripple affect to others in our lives near and far. Take these days and embrace them and share your heart with the ones you love. We are far from perfect beings and we come to this world with our own unique journey's to explore. Take time every day to show mindfullness, compassion, kindness, and love.

Love, Light, and Happiness!

XOXO

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