To Recover from Surgery Means

that I have my life back

that I am whole

that those undergoing surgery, or in recovery right now need our empathy and support

that patience is bred in me once again

that we move on

that memories leave us, but the lesson must not

that the bad habits I’ve developed must go

that the good habits I’ve learned must stay

that I must be

again

Today was a very good day.

This afternoon was a great afternoon.

But, I didn’t do anything to push  myself. I just sat, talked, and read.