Another Sunday passing

Sometimes it seems as if time is not moving but it is always hard for me to believe that another Sunday is here and nearly gone.

I have my pre-operative appointment and heart test scheduled for tomorrow morning. Hopefully I will be healthy enough for another surgery, and I really hope this is the last one!

The headaches are gradually getting stronger. I went to the kids' orchestra concert yesterday and by last night it was pretty strong. Today I decided I better keep it quiet and low key and I am doing a little better.

Someone asked me about the issues that come with the shunt that I mentioned before. It sounds like I might have some problems with balance and dizziness, especially when getting up or down. I will need to learn not to pop out of my chair, but I can't do that now, either, so that isn't much of a change. There is a risk of infection but my surgeon said that he hasn't ever had an infection with a shunt he has placed. I will probably need some follow ups and it sounds like the tubing can become plugged. It also sounds like some or all of it will need to be replaced every so often--maybe every 5-10 years or so. Nothing major compared to what I am dealing with now.

I just read on one of the blogs I have listed in my profile that a family adopting a little girl from Guatemala was preparing for the pickup trip this month and were just notified that she died. Oh, my heart just breaks for them. It makes my problems seem pretty small. Please remember this family in your prayers.