Why was this the best weekend ever? Well, it started off on Friday when I got my cyborg plugs out. I'm not counting the fact that what is normally a 3-5 minute procedure turned out to be a 10-15 minute procedure for me. We'll just say I am a good healer, and my skin and tissue had grown quite fond of the line. Lots of jerking and scissor snipping, and I'm all good. Just very sore- that will pass. Back to the weekend thing.
Reason #2- College football season started, and since I'm on "house arrest" I was able to do some good time in front of the tube soaking it in. Dish network screwed up the PPV of the UGA game I bought- but that is a whole other post. I was able to get it on the radio though.
Reason #3- Beer. As my taste continues to come back, I am constantly introducing the tastes that I am fond of. One of these is cold beer. I decided to break the seal on Saturday and have one. Verdict- it was goooood. I still have a bit of trouble with the bitter vs tart thing, so the sweeter beer is what I think I like for now. Hoegaarden is my friend. So much so, I revisited with him on Sunday just to make sure I wasn't fooling myself. Enjoyment confirmed.
Reason #4- Food and friends- On Sunday, a team of our friends stopped by to cook us up some food for Sunday and leftovers for the week. Since the beer was so good, I decided why stop there? I ate up some chips & salsa, guacamole, corn, Grilled flank steak, grilled chicken and some grilled veggies. I still can't eat much for a portion, but I can certainly have small portions spaced over time. Lets just say I went back to the trough a couple of times. Its just remarkable how fast things are coming back now. In the mornings, which is the best time of day for me, I feel almost normal.
Reason #5- Coffee!! As I sit to type this blog today, I am thoroughly enjoying my first cup of coffee since mid July. I know its not the weekend anymore, but I'm gonna count it.
Melissa and I are so thankful to have such great family and friends as our support network. I just can't imagine having to go through this without everyone. It is truly a blessing.
Ditto on the best weekend ever. So glad to have been a part of the taste extravaganza...so glad it did not turn into taste aversion from hell.
I think #6 has to be the successful set up of the Hayes pullup bar...just please don't be trying Angie or Murph at home any time soon!!!
Here's to more weekends like this one, and even more tastes to try! Perhaps maybe not so much red wine for we ladies though....oy.
Posted by: Jules - Freedom | September 02, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Jeff and Melissa,
I continue to pray for your recovery everyday. I am so happy to hear you are feeling better. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.
Lynn Corley Knyff
Posted by: Lynn (Corley) Knyff | September 02, 2008 at 06:24 PM
WOW! You definitely had the best weekend. Getting the port out is huge...such awesome news.
Glad you are getting your taste buds back and for the most important things - beer and coffee!!!
You and Melissa are in my thoughts and prayers all the time.
Will be in Atlanta in the fall...hope to see you then
Geralynn
Posted by: Geralynn | September 03, 2008 at 06:35 AM
hooray beer! :)))
Looking forward to sharing a couple with you and M sometime soon.
Posted by: Buckhead Jess | September 03, 2008 at 10:25 AM
nothin says recovery like beer and coffee!! here's to more best weekends, ever!
Posted by: amber freedom | September 03, 2008 at 05:50 PM
One of the best sights ever was seeing you chow down on a plate of grilled chicken, veggies & potatoes and guzzle a Hoegarden with a huge smile on you face and cracking jokes the other night. Sorry I interrupted dinner, but I have to admit, I walked away with a huge smile knowing I saw the last of your worst a few weeks ago. It's so great to see you on the "other side" of all this crap!
And congrats on getting the port out!!
Posted by: Jilly G - BTB CF | September 04, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Yay such good news! I've been thinking about you and Melissa, and I'm so glad things are getting better for you. And GO DAWGS tomorrow! :)
Posted by: Alisa - Buckhead | September 05, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I'm just catching up on your blog - glad to hear things are going so well!!! Congrats on getting the port out and the great weekend, I know it is nice to feel somewhat normal again!
Keep healing - hope to see you soon! And ditto to Alisa's GO DOGS!!
Posted by: Karen - Piedmont AM | September 05, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Good to hear you are able to do some Bulldog CrossFit - 12oz style!!!!
Posted by: Teddy Novak | September 06, 2008 at 10:03 AM