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February 14, 2012
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Content Rating Notice: GC -- May Contain Graphic Content
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The Backstage Pass
My life's like an open book for the whole world to read...
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Stop and Smell the RosesEntry #613238
You got to stop and smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings every day
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't stop and smell the roses along the way

~Mac Davis


My best friend called last night asking if I like surprises. Of course, depending on the surprise. She said okay and hung up.
I had thought I'd figured her out. She told me that her hubby had taken off this weekend. I figured they were planning to come up for awhile. Around noon today she calls. I start asking her about his days off, she's telling me she's thinking about food. (Being a diabetic she has to eat regularly). Then she blurts out that she needs to find a bathroom. That's when I knew...she was here.*Smirk*
Seems she had taken today and tomorrow off. We hung out then she drove us to town for food, Arby's sandwiches and Sonic drinks. My first foray out of the hospital since I came home. A little discomfort but mostly good. She stayed about an hour more and left so she wouldn't tire me out. I can't express how good it was to have her here. I miss not having her nearer.
So I'm worn out and will call it a night shortly. It was a good day.

I made my calls. My followup is next Thursday. I begin therapy on November 4. My sessions will be each Tuesday at 2. My concentration is still on my achy belly but once that's past I'm ready to take steps toward a somewhat more normal life.

I do have some plans too! The Saturday after Thanksgiving the original crew of scrapbookers in Texas are getting together. Our Creative Memories consultant is quitting and she wanted to get the original gang together one more time. I'm tryng to budget for at least the pages so I can start Jasper's book. By then I'll be stir crazy enough to get outta here! It's nice to have something to look forward to.

The song at the top of my entry? Self explanatory. Live in the moment. Cherish every small miracle and blessing. Discount the negative cause it won't be around for long. Treasure those in your life, online and off, for they enrich us in so many ways. Take that extra moment with your kids/significant other, pets...they won't pass by again.

In the wisdom of Bill and Ted: Be excellant to each other!

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