April 27 - my big 5-0

04-27-2018

7 years ago today,
My friends bought me
A night out scrapbooking.
We were using napkins
to make paper.
I was so I'll I slept on their coats
During the class.
2 days later I would begin
The worst year of my
First half century.

Not today!
Or at least it didn't start
That way.....

I started by getting dressed
In an outfit that made ME
Feel great, look good
And still be comfortable.
I woke up with a tummy ache
So comfort was as important
As looking good for pictures.

John called me from work
And wished me birthday greetings
RIGHT at midnight (he woke me up),
And was home by 9am
To say them in person.
This was quite a feat,
As he usually works late on fridays
AND he has a full schedule
Of to do's today.
Including getting his winter tires off.
So he was off to bed.

Breakfast with Judy.
She picked me up
And we were off to Wimpy's.
Juice was as expensive as a milkshake
So we had them with our breakfast!
The early bird specials were big
And we left there stuffed.
She took me over to Sally's
Where I bought some new
Nail polishes...( see yesterday )
I had nothing but purple!

Home again feeling uncomfortably
Full of pancakes,
I popped a few Tums
And seen John for a few minutes
Who was up already
To head off to Hyundai.

Lunch at Taco Bell with Mom.
She picked me  a little early
But that was okay,
A couple friends joined us too
AND I got a surprise arrival from Dad.
The staff came and sang tto me
Giving me a free apple pie ( my fav )
And the manager brought out
A free crush slushie and fries supreme!
I had a crunchwrap
And left feeling VERY uncomfortable.

Home again, I was doubled over.
The cramps were wicked strong,
So I decided to lay down till 4:30.
When I woke up,
I was in a full blown Crohn's attack
Complete with a blockage.
I popped more tums and a pain killer.

My "chauffeur" arrived at 5pm
And took me to my favourite
Restaurant Bella Jacks.
I was greeted by 9 people!
They sang and could all see
I did not feel good, so we sat down.
People kept arriving until
We totalled 17!!!!!
Lots of strawberry daiquiris and chatter.
I tried to smile but the cramps
Were getting worse and it showed.
I lasted about 45 minutes.
I was driven home where I popped
Another pain killer and fell asleep crying.

I was woken by a friend
Checking in on me.
She plopped on the bed beside me
And tried to keep me calm.
A bit of goofiness lightened the mood
But the pain was still severe.

More pain meds ( every 4 hours )
And I dozed off and on,
Saying good bye to John just after 10.

It is 1am.
The blockage has moved
And I can finally lay comfortably.
THAT is the best gift I could have gotten!
The blockages can last days....

Sad I lost dinner out,
But so happy this did not end
At the hospital on my birthday.

Job #1 is to take control.

Job #2 is to take back my life.

Job #3 is to evaluate the situation.

Job #4 is to keep detailed accounts.

Job #5 is to remember I am not alone.

Job #6 is to enjoy.

Good night from this 5 decade gal
Who is grateful on John Street.