Mom's surgery went well, we hope. The doctor was very nice, and made sure we all knew that mom shouldn't be charged anything for this second surgery. He is taking care of it. He indicated it was obvious on the MRI she had that one section of vertebrae was still pinching a nerve in her back. This surgery lasted a little longer than the first, but he told us they took several x-rays to be sure they got it all this time. I pray they did. She only stayed one night in the hospital. We visited her today and she seemed to be doing better. She's moving slowly but the pain in her leg seems to be much less than it was. She's afraid to hope for a full recovery, in case she has more problems. I'm trying to be optimistic that she will only improve from here on out. I think sometimes she expects to heal as if she were still 20. But it's going to take time.
My mother-in-law was on the receiving end of another unfriendly call from the trouble-maker. He was still aggravated that he didn't feel welcome in his father's house the day we had Easter dinner with her. On top of that, he was angry that all of us didn't jump up and fall all over him about how "cute" his grandson is. He actually told her that! I am thankful my mother-in-law is a smart, strong woman, but I do worry that he is trying to wear her down. I think she is lonely, too, and I worry about her being there alone.
Tomorrow is Mother's Day - a day to celebrate all the moms out there! I'm so thankful my mom and I are close, even if she does drive me crazy at times. That's normal, isn't it? I'm sure my daughter would say that I drive her crazy at times, too. Anyway... to all the moms out there, may you have a day of sunshine and be surrounded with family and friends who love you!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
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