Last Thursday, Mom, Dad, Viv and I took a short hike down to Meadowdale Beach Park by my house, the same place we went for Charis’ baby shower. It was a gorgeous day and it felt great to be out doing some mild exercise. On our way back, I also tried driving a short distance from the beach park parking lot back to our house. I still do not have enough strength on the operated side, so I need to use both hands to release the hand brake and to move to reverse and first gear. Making left turn is a bit hard for me as well…. Probably not a good idea to go on the freeway by myself yet…
This morning, Siang decided that my scar has healed up enough to withstand water. So I finally got to take a shower this morning! Yes, I did not shower for 11 days… …, but thanks to Sharon, Esther, Vivien and Mom, I’ve been receiving salon-style hair wash for the past two weeks, or else I would have gone nuts.
I still do not have full range arm/shoulder motion on the operated side. I’ve been doing some stretching exercises, but probably need to be more disciplined about it. The book recommended that I do them 3 times a day.
Just got a call, Daddy has safely arrived Taipei. He’ll be back to work Monday morning. Mommy will stay here till May 22. Then Siang’s parents will be here. I’m so blessed to have so many people available to take care of me non-stop.
Prayer requests:
* Dad will be able to adjust to the Taipei time zone soon and have enough energy to resume his duties at work.
* My surgical area is numb. Please pray that I’ll gain my full sensation back.
* I’ll be disciplined to do the stretching exercises to restore my arm and shoulder motion.
* I’ve scheduled to see two medical oncologists next week. Pray that the meetings will be fruitful and that we’ll be able to make the best decision regarding my follow-up treatment.
* I said something very inconsiderate that hurt my mom’s feeling today. I feel awful right now, and I have not been a very good witness for God. Pray for wisdom and strength and good temper.