Thursday, March 20, 2008

Walkin with my Walker!



Wed. March 19 I went for a stroll outside and surprised a few neighbors.  Me, my walker, my kiddos and my momma made it down the street to the Good's and across the street to the Thompson's.  We must of been a site to see, me and my posse. It felt good to be outside and with kids.  I am  feeling a little incisional tightness, facial numbness, facial swelling and fine motor difficulties on the right side.  The doctor states all par for the coarse.  Look at that smile!

Mom has been quite the angel, nothing like having momma here.  She is so helpful and really great company.  I can not manage half of the stuff I thought I would be capable of.  She is perfect with the kids allowing me some rest time.  So far I have talked her into sneaking me out for a frozen yogurt and fruit smoothy.  I tried to get her to drop me off at the movies, but she did not fall for that one.  I could go missing for days.  Michelle's dinners are coming in handy and they are hitting the spot.  I like spicy foods (not much has changed there) because I have this constant metallic taste and spicy foods seem to do the trick.  Oh yea!   I had a big break through.  Those who know me well know I love food.  I had my first spontaneous moan to food. MMMMMMMmmmmm!  Not forced it just came out.  That's proof that I am feeling better and I have Michelle's taco soup to thank for it.  Thank you everyone still for all the cards, emails, and flowers.  My tennis partner Stephanie sent a darling necklace and I am wearing it now.  I miss everyone.  Thanks for keeping me so close to your hearts and thoughts.  Have a Happy Easter!  Love Dara

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dearest Sister,

You have a marvelous smile! May the Lord strengthen you and give you rest and peace. I am so glad the MMMMMMMM was successful! That is true improvement. You look amazing for just having your brain operated on ONE week ago!!! Are you and mom making your famous bunny cake? I always think of your bunny cake this time of year - you were so proud! Can't wait to see you again! Love you, M

Anonymous said...

LOOK AT YOU GO!!!!!

Way to go Dara!!!!!

You look truly amazing outside with your kiddos and moving around so soon after having brain surgery. You are a real trooper. If it were me, I would just stay in bed. Its great to hear to are getting your appetite back, and actually MMMMMMMMMMing over certain foods!!! Thats so GREAT!!! I am still cheering for you and praying for you. God is truly answering all the prayers for you! You look awesome!!!! I love you!

Charly

Anonymous said...

Hey Miss Dara
you look FANTASTIC!! If I hadn't been there I wouldn't believe you just had BRAIN surgery ONE WEEK AGO! YOu are in my prayers and it is so exciting to see God at Work!
luv ya
Aunt Cathy
bye the way, just how many Aunt Cathy's do you have???

Anonymous said...

Maybe you and dad can have a walker race! I'd pay money to see that! You're doing amazing and you are so very strong!!! You are my hero and I look up to you so much! I couldn't have asked for a better role model and sister! (you too, Michelle ;o)
love, love, love you
jules

Anonymous said...

Hey Sweet Girlie,
You are amazing!!! You have only been home for a short time and you are already cruising the neighborhood. I am so glad you have your appetite back skinny minnie. I hope you all have a great holiday weekend. I see you have on your Lucky St. Patrick's Day shirt. Very cute!!!! Tell everyone hello. I love you sweet friend. Love,Michelle F

Anonymous said...

Oh Yeah!! Can you believe I figured out how to respond on the blog? It only took me 2 weeks to figure it out.Computer world here I come!!!!! I wonder if microsoft needs any new employees. I am sure they are waiting on my resume.
Love, Michelle f.

Paige Whitt Royse said...

Dara,
You look terrific!!!!! It is unbelievable that you just had major surgery a week ago and you look so incredible. Great to see that wonderful smile!!!! Hang in there girlie. I wish I lived closer I would sneak you out to the movies......I think we had some experience with the whole sneaking out thing in our younger days.....lol I am so happy that prayers have been answered and that you are doing so well. Have a wonderful Easter weekend.

Love,
Paige

Anonymous said...

Dara has TWO Aunt Cathys, both with a C. One in Texas who is Johnny's much younger sister, and Bill Holbrook's wife Cathy in CA.

This is from the TX one!!!

JROD said...

I've seen alot of women with walkers, you my cousin are the hottest among them all!!!
Jarrod