First Days of School

My first day back was great. All the kids knew who I was ans were very excited to meet me. I mostly watched Ms. Smith (my sub) teach most of the day so I could figure out her little routines. Around 9:30 I was very overwhelmed, but felt better by the end of the day. All the kids kept waving to me, telling me they new my name, and giving me random hugs. They are all real cute and so small. I always forget how little they come.
It was also so great to see my kiddos from last year. I got lots of hugs at recess. I was very tired when I got home that evening and stayed on the couch all night fighting to keep my eyes open.
Friday was very busy. I woke up making lots of list and never stopped moving. I taught most of the day and Ms. Smith helped answer more questions. I was glad she stayed to help the transition. I stayed extra late to get little things done and brought several projects home. Monday I will get a chance to put in more of my routines. Dulcy is going to come to help me. What a blessing.

My energy level was very good both days. I even ended up doing a little cardio activity Friday. Its not a kindergarten day if I'm not running somewhere and jumping up and down with the kids.

Its good to be back. Thank you all for the encouragement and prayers. I could not have done it without you.

" My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness.'' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weakness so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why for Christ's sake, I delight in weakness, in insult, in hardship, in persecution, in difficulties. For when I am weak I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10

I MADE IT!!!

I was FINALLY able to see my doctor today. He released me to work and do anything else I feel like doing. I can start working out and lifting things. YEA!!!!!! Apparently, I have done so well because I was motivated to get back to life. I think it had a lot to do with all the wonderful encouragement and prayers. Thank you friends.

I hope to go back to work latter this week. Please pray that it is smooth transition for the kids and that I will have the energy to do my job well.

Still Waiting

My surgeon's office called and had to move my follow up appointment to Monday. There was an emergency surgery he had to do today and could not meet. It is possible that the Monday appointment will have to be moved as well. I will just have to wait. Oh Well.

I will update after we do get to meet with him.

Better Than We Expected News!!!!!

Today I saw the rhythm specialist. He told us that my irregular heart beat has GREATLY improved. Before the surgery I had done a 24 hour heart monitor. The test showed the in the upper chamber I had several hundred EXTRA beats and in the lower chamber 6000 EXTRA beats. When we did the same test a few weeks ago, I had only 15 extra in the upper and only 4 in the lower. Wow!!! We were blown away by the difference. He even said that he sees normal people with a couple hundred extra beats. The goal of course is no extra beats, but have a few is normal.

He asked that I do another 24 hour monitor again in a few months just to make sure everything stays normal. There is no need to consider a pacemaker or devices or test at this time. I still might need one down the road, but not now. THE SURGERY WORKED!!!!!!

I will see my surgeon on Friday to see how I am healing and hope to get a short timeline of lifting restrictions. I am ready to get back to real life.

Good News

My Dr. called today with the results of my 24 hour heart monitor test. He said that my rhythms are "improving". He said he talked with the rhythm specialist and they are encouraged. I will see the specialist next week to get the details.

From what we understand from talking to him today, we will monitor my rhythms for a while and look for more improvements.

I will get to go back to Allen this weekend. Right now I am planning to stay. We will see what the doctors say and then make a plan to transition back into real life. WHOOOHOOOO!!!

I Love Current Events

I have discovered that I am addicted to current events. During my recovery time I have watched soooo much TV. First there was the Olympics. I was glued to the TV from 7pm till after 11pm every night. I felt it was un-American to watch anything else on TV. Then there was the Democratic National Convention. I loved hearing what everyone had to say and listen to all the opinions. Again my schedule revolved around this event. Finally this week I have been glued to hurricane coverage. I was ready for "The Big One". Yesterday I watched CNN for over 5 hours just on Gustav. I kept waiting for Anderson Cooper to blow away. I even considered waking up early to watch the coverage of the storm. Now I am gearing up for the Republican Convention. I know when everyone is going to speak and what to be looking for during each speech.

Aside from all the TV I have been watching, we have been doing other things. I have been watching my mom learn to play golf. That's interesting! Yesterday we went to San Marcus to see my brother and the Texas State campus. I have also helped a little bit with the Fair and Rodeo decorations by painting a few signs and boots. We are also working on the SECOND 1000 pc. puzzle.

I am still feeling great. I am also sleeping better now. Thank you for all the prayers.