Photo things …

That photo was taken in Lake Tahoe – which I lovingly refer to as “my peace” place… when I was married and it was really bad… I would take the kids on day trips to Lake Tahoe … I would take them to the beach or hiking or something educational … my favorite was hiking and finding beautiful peaceful places like this with just no people around and you could just soak up the peace to recharge for awhile.

I still look at that photo and can instantly feel and remember. The beauty of Lake Tahoe ALWAYS takes my breath away. ❤️ Just looking at this photo, I can feel the peace from those moments – this is one of my favorite photos ❤️

And then … The next 2 photos are me… these are from my first surgery which was about 8 hours … there is kind of a funny story to them, but also wanted to share how amazing my kids were through all of this… They think I have strength? These photos make me remember what they did for me ❤️

I am not recognizable in either of these photos (well I don’t think I am) .. so it’s fine… the photos aid my story lol…

This first photo – was taken right BEFORE my first surgery… no make up they said… no lotions, no perfumes, no deodorant, no nothing (I love all those things!!! Ughhh that killed me!!) I also wasn’t allowed to shave prior to my surgery either!!! Something about germs – whatever – I listened 🤨 … didn’t like any of it – but I listened …

They prepped me and got me warm and comfortable … then we just waited for the Operating Room …

That’s when I took this photo… I was ready and waiting… I posted this photo to my friends and family to keep them all updated … right after this, I went into 8 hour surgery …

Then 🤨… being completely drugged up and just finishing an 8 hour surgery … still to this day I do not remember much about after… I can remember very tiny bits and pieces … most is told to me… I was completely out of it for next 3 days … however immediately after waking up in recovery… they gave me my phone back 😮 – I do not remember that…

I evidentially took THIS photo and sent this out to everyone lol … OMG!!! Looks like I got hit by a truck or something lol … such a difference to me… before and after!! I know is surgery and was 8 hours – plus I was not really there … but still is just crazy to see these photos

Well… that photo right there – after surgery…

Ever since I did that… they wouldn’t let me have my phone after any of the following surgeries lol… when I was incoherent… kinda a good thing …

But my kids constantly laugh and tell that story during holidays … about how I would say “I’m the parent, I’m pulling the parent card – gimme the phone” nope… they didn’t ❤️ … or try to somehow get them to give to me … I don’t remember any of it… but…

They protected me from doing things when I didn’t know what I was doing ❤️ they were very good to me… once all the drugs wore off (usually in 2-3 days) … I would be back to normal…

These kids had literally taken down date, time, and amount of meds I took, and took my vital signs, and all of it… they recorded my temperature and pulse … everything – they even helped me with the tubes and recording the fluid, as well as changing the bandages ❤️🥰❤️

When I saw the paper that had everything recorded in their handwriting (mostly my oldest, but also the other 2) I was just touched by the care and love ❤️ I had always loved and cared for them – and then here they were doing for me ❤️ I was just impressed – I still am… (I saved that paper ❤️)

I do find the photos and story kinda funny. I don’t remember any of it except that first photo … luckily there are no other photos after any of my other surgeries … now I just don’t bring my phone lol

But not only did my kids take care of me after surgeries… they also protected me ❤️🥰❤️ I do realize how incredibly lucky I am in so many ways… I am alive and I have these kids ❤️

Anyway… never give a camera phone to someone freshly out of surgery lol

I do love photos – usually I don’t like them of myself – Unless is preserving a memory which I guess you could say that about these 2 photos …

Thank god there is no video!! lol

Gnite ✌️