I’m home! Gregory picked me up late yesterday afternoon. Thanks to the donations of food, we easily put together a swell meal. We have all the equipment we need from 2011 – commode chair, walker, grabber. Gregory bought some special cones that raise the bed about 7 inches. Perfect.
I can’t help but notice the difference in this homecoming to the one in 2011. This time, I’m alert, mostly oriented and happy. I still have my same appetite and I’m grateful to be abstinent. My energy is good… although I’m going to take a nap after writing this to you all. I’m walking around the house under my own power… with some wall surfing to assist.
On the other hand, my low back feels like the muscles are being fastened together by a big button hook into a tight corset. And I’m red all over. Really red. And a bit itchy. Apparently I had an allergic reaction to one of the antibiotics given prophylactically.
My doctor reminded me, “No BLTs.” He wasn’t talking about food. No worries. No way. At least not yet. I’m completely unable to bend, lift or twist. That imaginary interior corset is working all too well. Actually, I like the image of the stained glass window here. It makes me think of my muscles growing back together like the morning glories following a familiar framework.
I’m quite comfortable with my limitations. I’m happy to look out of our windows and watch the rains come down, the sun come out, and the growing spring. I don’t feel the desire to get somewhere or to do something or even to walk with Miranda-the-Labradoodle.
I’m enjoying the life that is coming to me.
Thank you with all my heart for your kindnesses.
Love & Light,
Valerie
I really like “enjoying the life that is coming to me.” Nice.
Thanks, Sissy Louise. It was so lovely to have you here with us. It makes me happy to be around your sweet and cool vibe.
Love & Light,
Valerie
the stained glass window is beautiful and so are you
Dearest Pattie,
I’m just seeing this comment today. So sorry I missed replying to it the first time around. It makes me happy this morning. Thank you!
Love & Light,
Valerie
Dearest Valerie,
Welcome Home! 🙂
We’ve been keeping tabs on you and your progress. So glad to hear you’re home.
May you … Rest ~ Breathe ~ Pray ~ Love ~ Laugh … yourself into a full recovery from your surgery with grace & ease.
Much love,
Francesca
Dearest Francesca,
I just saw this message from you… like a message in a bottle… 5 months later.
Thank you for your beautiful words and kind heart.
Love and Light,
Valerie
Lolly and I are wishing you well! So glad to hear of your peaceful return home. Lolly is up in Boston for a quick procedure at MGH, so we are here together. Love to all!
Anne
Hi Anne,
Please give our love to Lolly. We’re holding her in the Light.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could spend some time together this summer?
I’ll reach out to your mom today to check out the Maine schedule.
Love & Light,
Valerie
So glad to read your words this morning. Hearing your “presence to life” shine through your sentences this morning is grounding me, settling me in presence. Thank you.
Dear Deborah,
Thank you so very much for your message. “Settling me in presence… grounding me… ” Just what I needed to hear this morning.
How are you all doing? Feel free to email me at valerie@acupofkindness.com. Perhaps we could chat by phone sometime.
Love & Light,
Valerie
I love the morning glories following a familiar pattern like the tendrils of muscles that will grow strong, flexible, supple, beautiful. What a difference two years makes. It sounds like you are incorporating “time takes time” into an asset rather than a frustration. Thank you for leading the way.
Love you.
Hi Betsy,
Yes. It is different this time. I can look back and notice daily progress.
I like “time takes time.” It’s a nice gentle reminder of the nature of life.
Thanks again for the visit. You both looked so well and happy.
Love you, too.
Love & Light,
Valerie
You are treasured with the same peace and love as a new day. Your home coming makes the rain play more musically and the clouds have a much happier side while they wait for the smile sun’s bright smile to appear. Val, I struggle with my treatments on my hands and feet however my strength is coming from that treasure chest you have given to all of us. Please look inside when you need anything. I take the time to reflect daily measuring the kindnesses of close friends like you! Sending love and wishes to you as every day is special because of you!
Thank you for these beautiful words. What a blessing.
I’d love to know who you are! You can solve the mystery by writing to me at valerie@acupofkindness.com.
Love & Light,
Valerie
Oh my, what a difference is this homecoming. And all of us who love and treasure you are so grateful for this difference. Just try to continue your journey with no demands on yourself but to enjoy each day!
Much love,
Judy and Bill
Hi Judy,
Wow! I needed to see your message at this very moment and here it is. So, now I’m reminded to continue my journey with no demands on myself but to enjoy each day.
Thank you.
Love & Light,
Valerie
We hope all continues to go well for you. It is good to have all that hardware out.
Best always.
We hope all continues to go well. It is good to have that hardware out !
Best always
Hi Kathy!
If you say it’s “good to have that hardware out” then I know it’s true!
Thank you.
Love & Light,
Valerie
Valerie, we all are so happy that “this homecoming” is so much different and BETTER than 2 years ago! Remember the “morning glories” and how they grow and get longer and stronger each day. I know you are allowing your body to do the same thing.
Fondly, Theolyn
Hi Theolyn,
Thanks to your message, I am taking this moment to remind myself that my “morning glory” muscles are growing and getting longer and stronger each day.
Wonderful!
Love & Light,
Valerie
Hi Valerie,
Glad to know that you are doing well. I hadn’t followed the messages about what you were undergoing and why.
How I admire your spirit, your honesty, your brilliant light.
Glad I can experience that through these messages.
Hi Ellen,
Thanks so much for staying in touch!
I am no longer the bionic woman. All the metal was removed from my back – a prodigious amount in the form of 6 screws and 2 rods. My screws were loosening. 🙂
May we both be well, happy and peaceful.
Love & Light,
Valerie
Valerie,
“Happy.” I am delighted for you.
All my love and a bit more.
Luanne
Hi Luanne,
All my love and a bit more to you, too!
Will you be coming to DC soon?
Love & Light,
Valerie
I just might be. I’ll keep you posted. If I do, I would love to see you!
So glad to hear you are home!
Talk about a new observer! Love experiencing your transformation.
Hugs
Alison
Thanks, Alison!
Now, on to transforming my exterior environment. Much more fun I expect.
Love & Light,
Valerie
So you are no longer the bionic woman…and you’re on the mend at home! Wishing you love, healing and everything wonderful. Evelyn
Thank you very much, Evelyn. I just took a short walk outside on this beautiful day. I’m feeling grateful.
Love & Light,
Valerie