dreaming of the future

On the way to work today, I spent time daydreaming about what life will be like post surgery.  I'm scheduled 4 weeks from today.  I am hoping to join the adult class at my 2 daughters' dance school this fall - it starts about 6 or 7 weeks after surgery.  I also took a leap of faith and signed up to chaperone on the Heritage Tour trip my older daughter is going on next April, knowing that if the trip was today, I'd never be able to log all of those miles.  I got such an excited feeling in the pit of my stomach!  I got a tiny taste of what lies ahead, on the 4th.  We have a big 4th of July get together every year, starting with the parade in the morning, cookout and swimming all afternoon and early eve, and then the fireworks - all with overnight house guests.  I'm usually wiped out by the time we get home from the parade because of all the cleaning, shopping, preparing, hosting, etc...  I've lost almost 15 lbs since March, and paced myself better, and I never felt wiped out at all!  I can only imagine the energy and stamina I'll have next year at this time.  :)

Way to go in not letting things stop you from getting back into activities. GL.

Wow that was so beautifl.  You'll be doing all that and more!!

I've had some ups and downs, but right now I feel better than when I was 20. Sounds like you have a lot of goals to meet, all the better to keep motivated.

Thanks all!  I have been feeling scared and apprehensive.  Today, I let myself feel happy and hopeful - great feelings that I want to try and sustain.  Everyone's honesty, support and stories of miracles are doing just that.