Sometimes things roll along just as planned and then other times — poof—life takes a turn and you have to adjust. I had to make a few adjustments this past week and while it was unexpected, all is well.
If anyone noticed I took an unplanned vacation from the blog last week. It’s all good. Sometimes being a “recreational blogger” is the best way to be as there are no expectations except the ones I place on myself. I am here to tell you that while my absence from the blogosphere may not have been noticed, it’s okay. I am not defined by my ramblings on this space here.
Without going into a long drawn out story, let’s just say last Sunday night was a bit of an adventure as you can tell from my feature photo. I am fine. But last Sunday night we were not sure if I was and after a 911 call, 2 trips to the ER within 12 hours, 3 EKGs and multiple blood tests and other tests it was decided I had suffered some type of musculoskeletal issue. Today’s follow up appointment with my primary care doctor should shine some light on next steps.
To say my life (and Chris’) was interrupted is to put It mildly. Poor Chris had to take on caregiving responsibilities and my full and busy week had to be totally rescheduled. I had to back out of a lot of things that I had planned to do and while I hated to back out of responsibilities it was necessary. Guess what? The world did not stop or fall apart. because I had to back out of some things.
I have to find humor where I can and the thing that sticks in my head is that as I was laying on the bathroom floor being tended to by 5 EMTs with Chris looking on, my senior cat Holly was on the tub the entire time. You see we have a routine. If I am ever in the master bath she expects me to turn the water on for her to drink from the tub faucet. Well, I wasn’t doing it and while all the commotion was going on around her, she did not waiver. She expected someone, anyone, to turn her water on. It didn’t happen and her life was interrupted as well.
The good news is that I am feeling much better even if I am not back to 100% and the message was loud and clear to dial it back a bit so that is what I plan to do. Life interrupted is just that. A blip in time. I am grateful for professionals who help in times of crisis, for a loving husband who became proficient at pill distribution and pillow plumping and for felines who kept me company while I recuperated. Hope to be back at the regular blogging thing but if I am not as regular as I was you will understand. Life happens. Adjust.
