The Process Continues...

Thanks to my blogging friends I got several good laughs reading your posts! I'm doing fine with recovery but the last couple of days have slipped into a bluesy time. I think it has to do with having to wait a couple extra weeks before beginning PT. And why do folks need to tell you horror stories when you already know it isn't easy? Guess I might better ask myself why am I letting my focus stay on the worst outcomes? I've done PT before. Have met good people. I am doing well with hand and forearm exercises. BTW: I love my google tip for setting up a recliner station the first two weeks. Even sleeping there. It felt very comfortable and safe. It helped that we bought a new Lazy-boy which fit me perfectly. Maybe it will be a good thing to try google again on tips for getting through the PT!!! Love the suggestion from Marilee to take photos with me as a reminder of why I am doing it. Today it is sunny. Maybe a short excursion or something?

Again?

Tomorrow I go into St. Mark's hospital again, this time for left shoulder surgery. I feel pretty calm about it. Last Thursday I was holding my granddaughter--the littlest one. She was sleeping against my shoulder. When I looked down at her, I didn't want to leave because I knew that the next time I held her a sling (and probably some soreness at the very least) would come between us. I believe we have a bond even now. I have been blessed to have time with her very early on, thanks to her parents requests. Lots of things are giving me motivation to work hard at the recovery process, not the least of which is a beautiful little girl. Can't wait to put both my arms around her again.

Our New Little Blessing

Birth is the sudden opening of a window, through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything.

~William MacNeile Dixon

She's here!

At BYU Women's Conference

She's getting very close to the big day! Two + months later, you still look beautiful!

The Freedom to...

If you'd like, check out this video on Official LDS Site. I have a link to that site down on the sidebar called "Roving the Internet". I liked the video a lot.

The Soloist?

Last week Art and I went to the dollar theater to see the movie "The Soloist". It was recommended to me when it was a first-run feature. My friend said it was a good movie which it was, and that there was beautiful cello music in it. That was also true although sometimes knowledge is a mixed blessing. Because I know where his left hand should have been on the strings as he was playing, I was distracted by knowing he was not playing the note I was hearing. I know Jamie Foxx was tutored by the cellist who was actually playing. (We have the habit of staying through the credits. Interesting what you can sometimes learn!) As far as the acting was concerned, both Downey and Foxx played their roles well. The movie was thought- provoking rather than fluffy entertainment. I am glad we went. Love seeing movies with Art. Wonder why we don't do it more often. Which brings me to yesterday at orchestra. For the second time, I was the only cellist. My skills aren't anywhere near where I would like them to be, although I am pleased with my progress. I don't like being a soloist, even for solo cello parts within the pieces we are practicing. So I am making phone calls this week to urge (plead with) the others to at least come part of the time. I know there are legit reasons to be absent but...it's lonely where I am sitting. Besides, my July is entirely dependant on when a new baby arrives. When she comes, I am not going to be available either! At least not on a consistent basis. So I am hoping, hoping, that I can have good news when I call my cello friends. BE THERE!!!