Three Weeks out of Surgery

Today’s my first full day at rehab; I am three weeks out of neurosurgery having my spine realigned and refused. The physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants have been so kind. Each day, I have three to four hours of...

Sitting Up in a Recliner: Gratitude

I’m in my hospital room sitting up in a recliner chair. I have an IV in each arm and am wrapped up in a fleece blanket that I brought from home. It’s red and black with white paw prints. I made this blanket for my grandmother years ago. When she passed away, I kept...

The Day Before Surgery

To the Big Man Upstairs, It’s been a long road, and I’ve been waiting for this moment: getting my life back. Tomorrow, August 24, 2021, I go under the knife, where my spine will be realigned and refused. The surgeon predicted it will take twelve to fourteen hours to...