Yummy Yummy Slimfast

NOT my favorite drink in the world, but I'm drinking slimfast and having light meals the next couple of days. The last thing I want to get ill and have to throw up with my mouth wire shut. And if I do, well...bluck.

I'm not getting much sleep this week.  So much to do and I am quickly running out of time.  I have to pack the kids suitcases, make sure I have food to eat for when I come home and get the house cleaned up (although mom has hired someone to keep it clean while I am sick and do some prep work while I am in surgery - yippee).  

I am praying that my outlook now is on the exaggerated side and it's not going to be as bad as I have convinced myself it will be.  However, when I went to get bloodwork done yesterday, the lady behind the counter (who has had this surgery) said, "You have a 5 and a 3 year old and you are having this surgery?" rather questionably.  I informed her that wasn't helpful and we talked a bit further about details.  I'm not sure if I walked away  more fearful or comforted that she has the best smile in the world. 

My friends have a meal list going so that my family will have something to eat while I am recovering. Thank you Thank you Thank you.  That gives me some piece of mind because while I may have hands to cook with, I just hear that I will be exhausted most of the time. 

I have had several emotional moments hugging the kids lately.  They won't be able to get near my jaw for hugs so I will miss those. 

I am going over Bible verses and Praise songs that will help keep me from panicking while wired shut. That is my biggest concern right now, remaining calm.  Must.Remain.Calm.