Update on Tanya and Turkey Day

Thanks to all of you checking in to see how Tanya is doing. As most of you are aware, when she had her original surgery, it became infected and well, they had to do a portion of it over again as I explained in my last post.

The home health nurse has been checking in and making sure all is well this go around. The infection is slowly leaving which is making Tanya uncomfortable. Poor thing, the pain was excruciating for her. So, she is doing her best to rest as comfortably as possible, which is nearly impossible due to her limited positions and that she has to lie in bed - no sitting up or walking around.

I wasn't able to be there with her in the hospital when they redid a portion of the surgery, but if I had...I probably would have done the Shirley MacLaine thing asking for her to get a pain shot.

She's a better person than I, that's for sure. I talked to her this evening and she is doing okay at the moment and is just trying to just "hang in there."

If Tanya were writing this post, I'm sure she would want to wish all her friends and family a blessed Thanksgiving. When you have dinner with you and yours, try having each person saying what they are most thankful for...you might just be surprised. And, while you are reflecting upon your thankfulness, do me a favor? Say a quick prayer for Tanya so that she can recoup quickly from this.

A final note for Turkey Day: My Mom and I would like to thank Tanya's friends for truly coming to the rescue for us. Elizabeth, you'll get a gold star in heaven for all that you have done....it's truly appreciated. Bliss, Anniece, Mark, Melna and all the other friends that I may have neglected to thank formally on here....you ALL have been so supportive and accommodating. Your compassion and character is unbelievable.

I'm thankful for alot of things and people, but I felt a special shout out to the above was in order. I'm grateful you could carry on where my Mom and I couldn't. I'm terribly thankful.

What are YOU thankful for?