Update on ME

Again, I would like to thank all of you who have prayed and continue to pray for me. I am recovering from this last surgery much better than the first one. But, the recovery process is taking longer than I would have liked. I went in to have the stitches removed earlier this week and found out that I now have lymphangitis, which is restricting my arm movement. I can only lift my arm a little past 90 degrees. Plus, I have a small mound where my incision is that keeps me from being able to put my arm completely down.

As for the lymphangitis, I have to use a heat pack on it (which feels great) and I have to massage the area (which does NOT feel great at all). The whole area from the underside of my arm to my armpit to the side of my body is all very sore. If I am unable to make progress doing the heat and massaging on my own, I will have to go to physical therapy. But, needless to say, I am thankful that the lumps were not what they could have been, so I can definitely endure!!!

Now, I know that I tend to rave and ramble on here, but can I rant for a little bit???? This has been a very difficult week for me. This was my first week back as mom...full time (except for dinner). Ever since the first surgery I have had regular help throughout the day with everything from the kids to laundry to meals. This week I was back on my own (except for a few people who continued to bring dinner over.) I didn't expect it to be so hard. I feel so unmotivated. I feel so tired. Everything has been a battle for me. It has been a battle to get out of bed in the mornings. It has been a battle to get the kids dressed and fed. It has been a battle to be productive...period; granted each day has gotten a bit better.

So, in hopes of getting out of this funk that I am in, I am going to take a little break so that I can encourage myself, plan, rest, pray, whatever I need to do to get myself together so that next week will be tons better. Hence, I will not be making/posting any Tot School, Preschool Corner, Weekly Homeschool Highlight posts...or any other posts this weekend (besides, we really didn't get that much school accomplished to blog about anyway!) {smile}. But, I will be back on Monday for the Kiddos Create Challenge of the Week.

Thanks for letting me rant for a bit. Believe it or not, I feel a little bit better already! {smile}

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