Life is so full of contrast! I am so blessed to have such wonderful family, friends and colleagues! It is the kindness and generosity of these people that make it possible for me to participate fully in life – really – no matter how I am feeling/functioning! Someone just appears to carry my books while I hobble down the stairs or to carry my coffee to the next meeting room … or to pick me up by the door so I don’t have to walk too far! So – the contrast is how crappy I feel in comparison to the wonderful things people do to make my life easier! And perhaps I am getting people into heaven ;-)!
The ‘summit’ I attended was so valuable …. all in the name of improved quality of, and access to, education. Everywhere. And the people … drawn from all over the world – Spain, Jamaica, India, Canada, US, Scotland, Netherlands to name a few. There was contrast enough there. Another significant contrast is in how wonderful the work is in comparison to how crummy I feel! The up and down of it all …. I can make a good contribution but less than I would like! (I have a lot to say!) . Well … it certainly gives me lots to write about.
Sleep is the order of the day(s) now as I prep for the drama and stress of the procedure. Here is today’s status report:
Hands and feet – I’m sure they are there somewhere. Left ankle is about 50% bigger than it should be – perhaps a good thing I can’t feel it.
Fatigue – not getting enough sleep so pretty high today.
Gait – very slow, but steady.
Stiffness – much better.
Cognition – fine.
Have been eating wheat and diary and have the gut ache to prove it! So many delicious things to try – like Catalonia Cream pudding dessert. I will do better tomorrow, I keep promising.
Seven more sleeps ……
By the way – profile photo is not me but two creatures in my life whom I love very much! Any guesses?
You never cease to amaze us as you manage to keep on keeping on regardless - great attitude Doc! It sounds as though the international conference went well. Bet you've walked away with plenty of food for thought and some good ideas up your sleeve. Now on to the more serious business. Be sure to get plenty of rest and keep the faith. Thinking of you.
ReplyDelete5 more sleeps? How is "he" doing? Keep him out of trouble - the beer at your destination is very good and cheap.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - hope your dreams come true. If you can indeed meet up with the "crew" this weekend, kindly extend the same to them on our behalf.
R&K
Mary & Ernie: Thanks for your kind words ... amazing what a stubborn constitution can do ;-). Today was a fabulous day on all fronts ... more shortly!
ReplyDeleteHi R&K: Great to hear from you! The two 'hes' are doing great! The taller one is definitely enjoying the quality wine and beer, and reading in th sun by the pool! The shorter one (although not by much!) is doing what he aways does - gaming! We leave Sunday to go north ... very exciting! We will definitely pass your message along!
Well, listen Doc, please tell the "taller one" that the "shorter one" over here is quite envious with regards to the "quality wine and beer". But my, I never imagined that you might have to keep him out of trouble! He was really quite well behaved at Silva Bay. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Padre! Okay - I'll tell him! Could you meet us over here? Could be a good time with all the fabulous wine available! Turn right in the kayak just past Alaska and we'll watch for you ;-).
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