Well, allot has happened since I last journaled on June 13th.  On the 15th, I had hernia repair surgery done on my left side as an outpatient.  I seemed to do alright until June 18th.  I started running a fever, nothing serious, very low grade, but persistent.  I just didn't feel very good for just having a minor repair surgery.

Father's Day, the whole family went out to Katie's house for a BBQ.  I sat the whole time and was very uncomfortable and weak.  I was still running a fever.  On Monday the 20th, I was still feeling kind of sick.  So I decided on Tuesday, June 21st to call the doctor for an appointment.  I was examined and it was decided that I should go to the emergency room to be checked for an infection at the surgical site.  I got there at 3:30 in the afternoon and never was sent home.  I had more surgery on June 22nd because I had allot of fluid buildup at the site.

On June 23rd, a wound vac (vacuum cleaner) was inserted at the site to collect any fluid.  I was told that I would heal from the inside out instead of from the outside in.  The vac was on until July 18th.  I didn't have any real pain until the dressings had to be changed, which was every other day.  I did heal wonderfully!  The nurse that would come to the house was very surprised that I healed up so quickly.

Now, I have developed hypertension.  I am on two medicines for the condition.  I am also experiencing some dizzy spells and numbness in my hands and feet.  Blood work is being done to try to find out what is going on.

Yesterday, my granddaughter, Gaby broke her arm.  She fell from the monkey bars at school.  She is only ten years old.  I hate to think of her in pain.  She is always a happy girl, full of energy and love.

So has I recover from all the excitement and health issues, I wonder, what God will have me experience next.

Today, we are going to a Day of Recollection with our SFO fraternity and all of the fraternities in our region.  I can't wait to see everyone again!  It has been too long!