Things I'm Thankful For Today

• Going home – I’m going home today. I feel really good. Still sore and need to take it slow. But I really want to sleep in my own bed. And I feel like I’m strong enough to be able to get in and out of my bed on my own.
• Something other than a clear liquid – I started mushy foods on Friday. Had mac-n-cheese. Went fine. Ate slow. Chewed every bite at least 28 times. Then had mashed potatoes (real potato) later in the day. I’m so into textures. Those two foods tasted so good!
• Cbell’s parents - While Cbell went to work Thursday and Friday, they were so helpful. Didn’t hover over or smother me. But checked on me every now and then. I like that kind of care. Thanks Ma Bell and Mr. Jack. I’m indebted.
• My friend Cathy Bell, for loving me enough to take a day off from work to be with me . . . for putting up with me through this . . . for making sure I took my meds . . . for the sugar free Popsicles. You were a good nurse nazi. But mostly, I'm glad we stopped hating each other and became friends.