Taking Next Week Off

Rather than justdisappear from my blog for a week or two, I thought I should let you know thatI will not be here for at least 1 week. Maybe 2. It depends on how things go.

Hubby has surgeryscheduled for April 15, and next week’s blog would be due on 4/11. As the datefor his surgery approaches, my nerves are getting strung a little tighter andtighter. No need in loading myself down with extra chores at a time when I mightbe finding it difficult to focus on things like that.

The following week,4/18, will be just a few days after surgery. He will be in a sling for 5 weeks,is my understanding. I remember when my arm was broken last year, and I was ina sling for several weeks. I started out pretty helpless for the first few weeks,unable to do much of anything for myself. I even needed help cutting up my foodat meals. I don’t know how much help he will need throughout the day, and Idon’t want to over-commit myself.

Hubby’s surgeryinvolves getting a small defibrillator installed in his chest to keep his heartbeating regularly. Kind of like a pacemaker, only different. Sorry, but that’sthe way it was explained to us.

Anyway, this looks tobe the first step in his getting healthier after 1.5 years of variousillnesses. Wish us luck!