Day ???: Who's Counting Anyway?

"Do the breathing exercise 10 times, four times a day for two weeks before surgery..."

"Stop taking your baby aspirin for a week before surgery..."

"In fact, nothing with aspirin at all for a week..."

"Wash with this antibacterial soap the night before and the morning of..."  (Wait!  I have to leave the house by 3:45 a.m. AND take a shower??)

"Mom, what time am I being picked up on Thursday?  I have to let them know when they can check my room..."

"The day before surgery, take **units of your insulin with breakfast, **-** at lunch and 0-2 at dinner.  The morning of (Again- WHAT Morning??) check your blood sugar and if it is over ***, take ** units."

Is it any wonder my head is swimming with numbers?

I predict it may be even worse tomorrow after my day-long class to prepare for this!  It's why I write EVERYTHING down.

Here's the numbers I am clinging to:
7 days until surgery.  Almost exactly 7 days from writing this, I will be in the operating room.  Jim will be stuck in a waiting room, hoping that the television is not turned to FOX-TV.

1 husband who is determined to be the best cheerleader I could hope to have, who has rearranged things for his students so that he can attend the training with me tomorrow, who has supported me every step of the way and will continue to do so--at least until our 50 year contract comes up for renewal! 

Also 1 mom who is reading this blog faithfully because she wishes she could be here to take care of me. Momma, you have taken care of me so often over the last 55 years.  God's got my back this time!

2 amazing children who show their love for me through their love for each other and their love for God.  Or maybe I have that backwards.  Either way, I am blessed beyond blessed!

Countless numbers of friends and church members who have offered to help and support.  Countless family members who have me in their prayers already.  Countless blessings that surround me daily.

Lastly, there is One who is my rock and my fortress... the Savior of the world who welcomes ALL who come in faith-- even one such as me.  It's all good.