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I’m back

and so happy to report that I’m finally feeling like life is well on its way to normal again! YAY!

I went in for surgery on Tuesday March 17th and returned home that Thursday and while it certainly wasn’t pleasant, right now I’m doing good. I’m just a little extra tired thats all. I feel like the recovery has been fast and I’m just so dang happy to have it over with!

I told you I was terrified right? Uhhhhh….I was up nights worrying about this surgery for weeks. I completely expected to have a panic attack right there in the operating room or that there would be plenty of tears at the very least. I was so thankful to have Randal there with me to help calm me and to give me a blessing. And you know what. I was ok. I was totally calm and peaceful and I knew I would be alright….and they had me to sleep so fast I didn’t even have time to get scared. 😉

It was waking up afterwards and the tube draining out of my kidney for the 3 days following surgery that was by far the worst of it. I am so thankful for my mom and dad who were there to help us for a few days after I got home (thanks again mom & dad!). I don’t know what I would have done without them or without those who watched my kids and brought us meals the following week. Thank you so, so very much!

I`m a little independant to the extreme (hmmmmm, is that where my kids get that from?) and so feeling helpless and not even being able to pick up my own baby was a difficult thing to get over but I`m grateful for the lessons I`ve been able to learn through this.
Two of which I`m focusing on right now:

#1. slowing down ie: not requiring so much of myself
#2. drinking lots of water. kidney stones are not my favorite thing I found out and so I’ll be doing what I can to prevent more

Thanks for all your kind comments and emails expressing your concern, all is good and I’ll be back again soon with some fun schtuff!

Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  4. Glad to hear that you are on the mend!
    I just have to tell you that I just got your book, and I am almost finished with it already. It is awesome! I love your scrapbooking style! I hope that once your life returns to normal that you will consider writing a sequel!

    Whitney

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  5. Glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery. Take it easy and in no time you’ll be back to your own self! Sending positive thoughts your way.

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  8. Hope that you are feeling rested and ready to take on the world again soon – it is hard being dependant on someone when you really can’t do something yourself, but really really want to, isn’t it!

    But what is family for, if not for looking after one another? And I bet your parents were really upset about looking after the kids and you! 😉

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  9. Hi Rebecca! So glad to hear that you are feeling better! I was so worried about you – you have been through so much this past year!! I hope spring weather has reached you by now!!

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