Things Are Better

 “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” (Mary Anne Em Radmacher)

Hello, my lovely friends!

 

     Whew, what a week! If life were a roller coaster, we definitely just finished the part with the triple loops and the vertical drops. The good news is that things are finally starting to slow down. My mom is officially back home, and seeing her in her own space is such a relief. While she’s still dealing with some pain, it is nothing compared to the nightmare she was going through before. She’s being a total champ, taking everything one day at a time and focusing on healing.

 

 

Of course, it wouldn't be a medical journey without a little drama, and once again, Kaiser is making things way more complicated than they need to be. They wanted her to come in for a follow-up, and we went in thinking they actually wanted to get to the bottom of why she ended up in the ER in the first place. Honestly? It turned out to be such a total waste of time. The doctor asked a couple of basic questions, checked her pulse, and that was pretty much the end of it. We drove all that way just for a "yep, you're still breathing" check-up.

 

 

The only tiny silver lining is that the doctor did reach out to her specialists, so she officially has appointments on the books. The catch? They aren't until July! I don’t know about you, but waiting four months when you’ve just been through a health crisis feels like a lifetime. We aren't just sitting back and waiting, though. We’re currently flooding their inboxes with emails, asking them to let the hospital team take over her treatment. The hospital doctors are ready and willing to help her now, and she deserves care today—not four months from now.

 

 

    Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs right when you think you’ve got the rhythm down, doesn’t it? Right now, we are officially in the "waiting game" phase, just watching to see what happens next. It’s that strange, quiet space between chapters where you just have to breathe and take things one day at a time. My sister headed back home this past Sunday, but she was an absolute rock before she left, making sure we had everything organized and ready to go. Having that kind of support makes all the difference when things feel a bit up in the air.

 

 

On a much brighter note, Mike is still here with me until Sunday, and honestly, having him around has been such a gift. He completely dove into the deep end the moment he arrived, jumping right in to help out with my mom without a second thought. I know this definitely wasn't the "relaxing" start to a vacation that he probably had in mind, but seeing how he handled everything really warmed my heart. He’s been a total champ through it all.

 

 

The best part is that now that the initial rush has settled, we are finally getting to enjoy some true quality time together. We’re officially making the most of every moment and having a wonderful time just being in each other's company. It’s a great reminder that even when plans go a little sideways, the people you’re with are what make the memories special. Here’s to enjoying the rest of the week and seeing what the next chapter brings!

 

 Thanks for dropping in! I’d wish you a good morning, but since I don't know your time zone, let's just go with: Have a spectacular next 24 hours. See you at the next one!