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  Okay. so not sure how to go with this post. I need an outlet and right now, this might be the place. Not sure who reads this so I'm really not worrying too too much.
  This week ... I will be embarking a new mini journey. Or at least that's what I'm calling it cause I really don't know what else I can call this.
  The "squigglie" eye will be getting it's 4th surgery ... So this will make it my .... 8th "under" surgery ... my #12 pretty serious hospital stay. Kind of sad when you think of my age only being 31. But, so far, I have gone the longest without an "major" procedures done on my body. I think my "odds" are improving! My last *big* procedure was when my knee was ripped open. So that's pretty good.
  But, this will be the FIRST, in 31 years ... that I won't be having my mother next to me. She has been at my side This time around - she'll be hanging out in Africa while I'm getting this done. This is a major step in my life to go through - ignoring the surgery itself - It's a whole life step to go through by myself. Ok, that's not totally correct - Hubs will be with me ... This is the first real time I'll be totally relying on him for everything. That as well is a big step for me to take. Not only is it not my mom - it's not a nurse (which is what mom is) ... so that has be worried as well.
  I know Hubs will take the best care of me ... he always has in the past ... that doesn't have me worried at all. But it's still not my mom. I don't like many people seeing me in that horrible vulnerable state that a person gets in post (ok, pre for that matter!) surgery. Maybe knowing it's him at my side I'll be stronger in some way? I sure hope that's going to be the case.
  I have positive things to think of during this though ... It's happening in Vancouver - away from Whitehorse - so that'll be a treat. As much as it's comforting "knowing" the hospital staff looking after you - it's nice to not know them in a way.
  Anyways!!! What a strange week it will be. :)
On a happy positive note! I'm feeling great ... ignoring the wrist that somehow is acting up ... totally changing how I use the computer at home ... and that -- but whatever! I'll get that sorted out. A BIG life change is starting at home .... A Healthy positive twist on living. A couple hick-ups will be happening, but I think it's a big positive step in the right direction. :) My first class is at the end of the month - I'm excited to see where it goes and who else in taking this with me. I'm hoping I can become a much more contentious person when it comes to my over-all health from this.
  Needless to say, with everything going on, all my craft projects have been put on hold. When I get back from Vancouver, I'll be reevaluating the time I spend doing what in my life. I *need* to get back my creative outlet - so quilting and scrapbooking at a *must* --> Also!!! There's a Relay For Life Fundraising event I need to produce something for when I return -- so that might get looked at this weekend before I leave too :) I thought of making up a candle set basket - and then do something crafty to auction off.
  Alrighty, that's it for my typing ... this post has taken some strange turns ... but that's me! :)

Happy Days to everyone out there :)