I am back in the office today, settling in to what I hope is a “normal” routine for a while. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m really happy to be back here. Everyone’s been so welcoming and sweet and wonderful and thoughtful. I am appreciating all of the kind words this morning, but I also know that reality will come crashing down, likely this afternoon, and I’m trying to prepare myself to remain calm and as zen as I possibly can.
But yes, I’m easing my way back into this work stuff. Nice to have other things to think about than this injury and hyper-analyzing all of my twitches!
I got a sweet text this morning from Dr. D asking how I’m feeling and I told him that I’m feeling really good and that I’ve resisted the urge to text him about every tiny sensation I’ve been experiencing. We had a nice conversation. He was on call all weekend, so he’s off work today enjoying time with his kids.
I got a few questions on my last RAD entry and then noticed that the Relationship Status section has somehow disappeared from my RAD format, so I’ll tell you a little bit more about CD from my last entry because he’s been on my mind a lot the last couple of days.
CD is single and has been for maybe a couple of years. He’s been married twice. His first marriage is the one where he had two kids. I think it was a long-lasting marriage. His two kids are in their early-teens, I believe. His second marriage was short. Apparently, she’d been cheating on him their whole, short marriage. They divorced…well, not sure when. Maybe a couple of years ago? Maybe last year? Need to find this out. I’m not yet sure how he’s feeling or even what he’s looking for. Remember, we met for a couple of hours while I was in a very precarious condition!
We sent texts back and forth the whole time he was traveling. I’d asked him for photos of where he was going and what he was seeing. So I got great shots of Paris when he was working and then London, where he was with family for Easter. His brother owns an ale company in the UK and had just opened up a new shop in London, so he sent me photos of that. He sent photos of his beautiful niece. He sent wonderful texts telling my that my texts are “the sweetest messages”. He’s also got a brilliant sense of humor and he had me laughing.
Great medicine, those texts. They helped me keep from obsessing over Dr. D and of course, over my condition.
I took long walks over the weekend with the dog. Walking is one of the only things that gives me comfort. I walked for miles and miles and miles this weekend - slowly and carefully, of course! Thank god we had glorious weather. Was out for 6 hours straight yesterday…a little longer than I wanted, but I did have to walk slower than I’m used to.
I ran into The Bulldog (of all people!) on the city trail yesterday. He was riding his bike and he stopped to walk with me and Martini part of the way. I’d heard from him a couple of days ago. Seems social media travels fast - even when you’re blocked! Heh. We’d had a phone call that ended up all about Bulldog (as it does), but yesterday was super nice and very pleasant and we even had a few laughs. He told me I looked healthy, but to PLEASE not push things, and I appreciated it.
And I took it really easy the rest of the weekend.
And now I’m back here in the office, finishing my lunch break. I took a walk with the dog over lunchtime. As I was walking, I was thinking that I’m so lucky that I should play the lottery. But then I thought some more…
I’ve already won.
xox,
GS
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