It turned out that my gall bladder surgery was scheduled on the same day as Brittain’s Valentines party at school, February 11th. I hated more than anything to have to miss it, but after about a week and a half of not being able to eat much of anything, I couldn’t wait for that day to come so that I could be pain-free. Because the procedure was out-patient and also because there was family who stepped in to help, Brittain really never noticed anything different. I was able to get up that morning and get her ready before heading to the hospital. Dan and Mama were both with me before I headed back for surgery and when Dan headed to the preschool for the party, Mama hung around until I was finished. I was home by late afternoon with what Brittain thought was just a tummy ache.
Dan took some pictures for me since I wasn’t able to be there. My favorites are of the hats that Brittain and I made a couple of days before to give to her friends. Apparently they were a big hit and she and I had a great time making them!
