My Latest Do Gooder List

Well, to catch everyone up....I am still on the *mend* but doing much better. The surgery had no complications though it was a little more “major” than anticipated. I am a tad skinnier now (yay!). Thankfully, I am really excited about getting past the recovery point. I can tell that I will be much healthier...and we am already planning a dive trip for the late fall/early winter. My hubby, I found out, is an incredible nurse which was kind of a surprise. I don't mean that to sound sarcastic, but since I've typically been very self sufficient and this was my first surgery...well, hey. He stayed by my side most of the 5 days/4 nights of the surgery as well as being a very attentive to me and making sure I was comfortable. My daughter was (is) an awesome helper and has been doing the bending while I am mending :-). And I don't know what I would have done without the presence and support of my mom (Abuelita) who has spent the last few weeks carting me around to appointments, washing dishes, entertaining D-Lo, doing my laundry and keeping me from going insane!

Then there is a really special group of families (some I just met) who brought our family delicious meals and really eased the hardships of recovery. Kathy, Laurie, Christy, Tara, Kathie, Rachel, Julie and Michelle (I hope I haven't left out anyone)....you and your families are so amazing and I can't tell you how much my family appreciates the wonderful meals, prayers and well wishes. It really had me thinking how meaningful acts of kindness can be. I was very touched and so spoiled!!! These are true Do Gooders! I may have to get them to help me put together a Comfort Food section for our Do Good cookbook.

We're getting back into the swing of things here....My daughter started 1st Grade a couple of weeks ago! We seem to start earlier than a lot of folks here in Atlanta! She loves her new teacher saying that he is the “goodest teacher ever”. OK, so I guess we will have to work a little harder on grammar! But we're happy...there is nothing like having a very supportive, close knit school! Other than that D-Lo is taking gymnastics again and that may be the extent for kid activities since I will be back to work soon. Well, that's it for now. Time to figure out how to help D-Lo clean her room out without over-exerting myself :-) Thanks to everyone for their well wishes, prayers and good vibes!