The Bad, the Great, and the OK

[mamculuna]

Well, my husband now has surgery scheduled for next week. Not the best way to start the new year, but I think he'll be glad for it, if the results are what we hope. He's having a body part removed that he didn't even know he had, until it started going wrong: the parathyroid. Evidently we have several of them. They regulate the calcium in the blood, and when you have too much you get fatigued (his main symptom) and then confused (so that explains it!). He has good and bad days, but is glad to know there's something actually wrong that can be made right.
Not looking forward to the idea of him having general anesthetic, and the possible damage to his voice, but the surgeon thinks the risk is very low. Nevertheless, I'm putting off all the me-stuff and spending New Year's here with him.

I got a slightly late package from my son and his partner: a very cool one-strap pack, which I love, an autographed knitting book from the owner of Article Pract, and best and most marvelous of all, a gorgeous *felted* yoga-mat bag that D, my son's partner, made for me. It's incredibly lovely--brillant colors, soft, thick wool. I'll get some pictures up soon. Wow, I love late presents! They make a whole day great, no matter what they are--and this one is spectacular!

Today: selling fireworks, teaching meditation at the men's prison, and fooling with my iPod. And listening to endless obits on Ford. Nice guy, I guess. A lot better Republican than the kind they make now.

Comments

[scrollgirl.livejournal.com]

I'll keep your husband in my prayers, mamcu. *hugs*

My friend made a felt bowl once. She knit it with loose yarn then stuck it in the dryer. Apparently that turns it into felt :)

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Scroll. I feel sure he'll be fine, but it's great to have support.

And felt is amazing! I may try to make a hat.

[midnightsjane.livejournal.com]

Best wishes to your husband for a speedy, uneventful recovery! I'll keep you both in my thoughts next week.
Isn't the human body amazing? Parts that we don't even know exist, just ticking along for most of our lives..
Hope the New Year brings a return to health and energy to your husband!

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Jane! Hope he gets a nurse like you.

[maeve-rigan.livejournal.com]

Hope all goes well with your husband's surgery.

Re: late presents--my sister called last night to say she'd found two for us (from our aunt) that were hiding under their tree, so I'm looking forward to those.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks. The lost and refound presents are great, too.

[londonkds.livejournal.com]

I hope everything goes well with the parathyroid.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I expect it will.

[ladystarlightsj.livejournal.com]

I hope everything goes well for your husband and I'll be praying for you guys.

*hugs*

[(Anonymous)]

Many thanks! And I love the icon.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Why does LJ do this to us??

[graffitiandsara.livejournal.com]

Sending lots of good thoughts for your husband your way.

Cool presents from your son and his partner! Can't wait for the picture.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Whenever I crank up the other computer...

[ngakmafaery.livejournal.com]

...best of luck to him healthwise, and to you both...

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Thanks much, and a very happy western new year to you!

[habibti.livejournal.com]

I hope that all goes well with the surgery.

I love the idea of hand-made Christmas gifts and I'm glad that you got one so pretty. It always makes me happy to know that someone has spent a chunk of their time like that for me.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was a really great gift--he's a dear person, a great addition to our family. He and I share a love of knitting, but he's a real artist and has a great sense of color and design. And he knew I wanted this.

One year, when my sons were babies and we were very poor, I made all the presents for the whole family out of recycled stuff. We should go back to that.