First Day in the Office

I'm looking forward to my first day back in the office. Today has started well, especially compared to yesterday. For some reason, I was sick at my stomach most of the day. I am taking some pain medicine that is time-released. I was told that the pain medicine can suppress appetites. I was not hungry at all yesterday, especially after the nausea started. The only thing I can figure out is that I will have to keep something on my stomach as long as I am on this medication. So, I ate first thing when I awoke this morning and it seems to be fine.

Yesterday was a difficult day because I just felt so awful, but overall, each day is better. My pain is decreasing. I'm sleeping better. I have more strength. Tomorrow, I go back to the doctor and will hopefully get my staples out. I have figured out all kinds of strategies for not bending and not lifting.

Kurt and Elizabeth are on their way to Chicago this morning. I talked to them early and they made it on the train just fine. Elizabeth is really enjoying this new experience of riding the train. She told me they'd already made new friends with the people who sat in their booth for breakfast.

Even though my heart is sad that I can't experience this special trip with my family, I'm excited about my own adventure of slowly returning to the vocation that I love. Thank you so much for your continued prayers. I am blessed to share this adventure with you.