For Crying Out Loud

Tomorrow (with sorrow), I go back to work. I know, I know. I love what I do and who I work with. Truth be told, I have rather enjoyed my "sick leave". I feel the need to qualify that because I only spent the first two weeks actually recuperating from my surgery. The next week was spent with Nathan and Ingrida, which was great because usually I am working when Nae is in town, so only see him in the evenings. We had a great visit and meeting Ingrida, his future bride was wonderful. They seem well suited to one another. The weekend was further enhanced by Mendon and Kristen and Rae, all coming into town to meet Ingrida and her father. We had a wonderful visit. Even Dustin, who was working 12 hour night shifts managed to participate. Gramma came out and we all went to a nice restaurant for a sort of "engagement party".

Mendon and Kristen left on Sunday. Nathan, Ingrida and her father left on Monday and Rae stayed around until Wednesday morning. You would think that I would have spent the rest of the week being busy and productive -- and you would have been wrong. I was lazy and relaxed and it was wonderful. We went to the beach. My Hospice nurse stopped by, but it was just a social visit so she could meet Liam, whom she had watch grow before he was born. I read several books. One, Stumbling on Happiness, was quite interesting. I recommend it. Another is a WWII novel set in the Philippines as told by three different characters. Also quite good. (When Elephants Dance) I am going to miss my reading time. Sigh. (The irony of this is that this month for our book club, we had two little fluff books and I had all this time. Last month we read a 660 page novel!)

Oh well, I am just grateful I am well enough to return to work.