Let me start with Theresa Caputo. First of all, if you have never seen Long Island Medium, then you will have no idea who I am speaking of. I love that show. Getting to my point...so yesterday, Kevin and I were in the shower, and I decided that I needed to portray my best New York accent. Yeah...I know, I am kind of bizarre. Kevin was dying laughing the entire time I was doing my accent. So, then I thought I would be even funnier and portrayed my best Theresa Caputo voice. Yes, all of this happened while we were in the shower. I have an odd sense of humor but it makes Kevin laugh so hard. While doing this accent, I announced her name the way she would, and then followed in my best Texas accent: "You pooted on what?" Well, that is when he lost it! I mean he could barely stand up straight. It's a funny sight watching your naked spouse laugh hysterically in the shower. Again, I know...I have an odd sense of humor. It is just the way my brain works. Now, I just sporadically say Caputo and he instantly cracks up. Score in the comedian department.
Pre-Op was great. My nurses at Wilson N. Jones are amazing. They are so kind and they are also comedians! We are going to get along quite well. I have such a high respect for nurses anyway. Two of my aunts are nurses and one of my cousins is also a nurse. It honestly takes a lot to be able to do everything they do. I mean, think about it, nurses are around more than the doctor is. They know more about you than your doctor. They did blood-work, they did a chest X-Ray, and instead of taking 2 pints of blood...they typed it instead. So, I get an awesome blood bracelet to wear until surgery. I am going to be positive and say that I am not going to need any blood during surgery and everything will turn out to be just fine.
Okay...so now, Grey's Anatomy. I found out today that I will in fact have a TV in SICU, so that means I won't miss the Season Premier. Yes! This makes me so happy! I cannot even describe to you the happiness I feel. I am a simple girl and very easy to please. All I ask for is my Grey's Anatomy and I am good to go.
I had to take my bra off in order to do my chest x-ray. She asked if I wanted to put it back on, and I said: "No, I will just stuff it in my purse." This had me thinking...if you are one of those who are sick, who lives with a chronic illness, save some of your spoons. Makeup and hair and clothes are all trappings. Hell, I spend most of my days in pajamas. You don't need them to be beautiful. Love yourself for who you are, saggy boobs, and bare-feet and pale face and all. You'll feel better for it, and you'll find you have more time and energy to just be you!
The one biggest lesson I have learned from being sick, in so many different ways, is this: Don't judge. So, I don't judge any one, ever! It has also been interesting for me as a writer, because even though I've always been a people watcher and I've always written stories about people in my head, my own new experiences now have given me a new avenue for writing those people's stories. We don't always think about what motivates people.
If we all knew everyone's stories, their personal story, there are a lot of things we might accept differently. And possibly some things we wouldn't and perhaps shouldn't accept too. But, we can't know everyone's story upfront. So why not err on the side of caution and treat each person kindly, regardless of their story? Who knows the difference it will make.
If you happen to see a thirty-five year old, bra-less, without makeup on in the grocery store (don't worry, I am not a person of Wal-Mart and actually wear clothes to the store), smile and say hi. I might not have much pride, but I'm pretty friendly.
Okay...so now I am going to cuddle with the husband and watch movies with the kids. Three days of just relaxing before surgery. Three days of pure bliss with my family and God by our sides. Please share my blogs and subscribe! I would love to have you follow me here!
Love and naked boobs and stuff,
Shanna <3
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