Over the hump?

Well, it could be that I am over the biggest hump so far...this is the last day of the clear liquid diet, get to add yogurt and oatmeal tomorrow for a week, as I will be on full liquids(as opposed to just clear).  Somehow, my attitude is changing.  For the better.  I am feeling better today.  Yesterday, not a good day.  Had a lot of pain and just felt lethargic all day.  Today, I gave myself permission to rest.  I did something totally out of character...after dropping off the girls, I came home, took some pain med, laid on the couch and did not move for hours.  I have this problem where I think I should ALWAYS be doing something.  Gee, I am off work for a reason~to recover from surgery.  NOT to fill myself up with other work.  I don't know why I do that to myself, other than I just like for things to be done, organized, etc.  One thing is true though, no matter how much I do, I will still ALWAYS have stuff to do.  Wow, it hit me today...it is OK to take care of yourself, do NOTHING, so that you can heal.  I am sure I would tell a family member that, or a friend, or a patient...but somehow, have difficulty telling myself that.  And, it is also ok to delegate...Grace and Lily did a great job helping momma this morning, Grace even vacuumed~it was a beautiful thing.  Of course she is at the age where it is exciting to help, she asked me if she could start doing the dishes :)  Soon then the excitement will wear off...and she will not be happy about it...oh well, that's where bribery comes in to play LOL  The joys of parenting!  I love my girls sooo much.  So, I am off.  Going to the bookstore to get Jillian Michaels new book "Limitless"  Maybe I will sit outside and read, take in the fresh air, and feel the gratitude flowing through me for everything God has blessed me with.

Peace and Health,
Melissa