Day 7: This is not an exciting post, but 3 people texted me worried because I hadn't blogged, so here you go.

I don't think I've mentioned this yet but I have a room with a view.  A view of I-74 that is.  Today I made Justin open the curtains as wide as they would go and then open the window so I could get some "fresh" air, at which point we discovered that the window will only open about 4 inches.  4 is better than zero!  So I've found myself staring at cars as they fly by on the interstate periodically throughout the day.

At one point, there was a little silver sports car pulled over on the side of the road and I watched for a long while waiting to see what was wrong.  What happened? Why did they pull over? Will someone get out?  Will someone stop to help?  

Eventually Justin noticed me staring out the window and asked what was up.  I turned to tell him and when I turned back the car was gone.  Dang him!  I missed it! Where did the car go??!!!

Ah bed rest.

We had Thai food for dinner and I ordered online.  I love Panang curry- thanks to my friend Katherine- and I always order it when I go out for Thai food.  When I ordered online they wanted me to rate my "spicy level" and the options were: "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced".  I've never had to specify before, but hell if I was going to mark myself a beginner, ya know?!

Turns out I am a beginner.  Pride goes before the fall.

Blessings:

My inlaws were here! They kept me company while Justin went out to run some errands and have some meetings.  My mother-in-law and I may have watched five episodes of "Brothers and Sisters" on Netflix. Hey, we're bed resting!

My mom- she's back in Iowa but she's texting me throughout the day as she shops for pillows for our new couch and other various things we need.  I love my mom.

Calls and texts from friends.

My book "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)" which is really funny.

Internet karaoke- I may have been singing Les Miserables and Wicked in my bed this evening. It makes me happy.

Next doctors appointment is with the specialist on Friday at 2:30.  Praying for more fluid and for healing.  We're hanging in there.