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Total loss: -****
Emotion: < Using my "Get Out of Weigh-in Free" card >
Life.
Stupid, meddlesome, jump-up-and-bite-ya-in-the-ass life.
Don't you hate it when events conspire to send you reeling off the straight-and-narrow?
Sometime Monday night, my wife Anita suffered a detached retina and we had to rush her in for emergency eye surgery.
Sounds bad, huh? The really scary part of the story is that Anita is already blind in the other eye. She's driving without a spare, so you can imagine how high tension's were running.
After sitting around and fretting for about six hours, they finally wheeled her back and fixed her up.
The good news is that everything went as well as it could go. The bad news is that she has to lie on her side - as immobile as possible - for a week.
So... no plan this week except to get through this week. No working out, no wringing sweat, no weighing in. This week wasn't about... couldn't be about ... me and my journey.
This is a long, long road and there will be detours a'plenty along the way. Any frustration I might feel goes up in smoke as I look out of the two good eyeballs that I so often take for granted.
Sometimes I get tunnel-visioned and think that my whole world is this fitness quest.
This week? It was... er... an eye-opener.
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I wish Anita a speedy recovery! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI hope she heals well and quickly!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Anita. I bet Mr Sh*t will be working plenty hard over the next few days workout or not.
ReplyDeleteSebbie
I hope Anita gets better soon. You better be waiting on her hand & foot! ;0)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your wife all the best. Keeping both of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope she heals well...and you are right on the money...LIFE does come up to bite us in the ass to remind us there is WAY more to it than the quest...it is ALL about the others in our life...and the LOVE we have but often take for granted while in pursuit of the numbers!
ReplyDeleteMY thoughts and wishes are with BOTH of you!
So sorry to hear about this. Wishing Anita a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteI hope that Anita heals well and is able to all the things she used to. Yes, sometimes life reminds us that it is really about all the things we love and not just the few currently in our focus.
ReplyDeleteYou kids take it easy. Lots of prayers for you and yours. That's some scary stuff to be sure.
ReplyDeleteJack, that happened to my husband earlier this year. I hope that Anita's surgery comes out as well as his did. Its a hassle, but well worth it. Best to you both.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers to you and Anita.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers to Anita and you and the kids. I read your post to mike and he to is sending prayers.
ReplyDeleteso glad anita is fine!
ReplyDeleteand yeah, life happens...
I hope she has a speedy and full recovery!
ReplyDeleteYou are right how we take our health for granted--it's only when we have a scare like this that we quietly say thank you. Wishing you and your wife the best. And take a 10 minute walk every now and then if you can. It may help your stress and clear your mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your wife is doing well now! That must have been a very scary thing to go through.
ReplyDeleteTake a week and take care of yourselves!
Poor Anita! I do also feel bad for you that your week did not go as planned, but man I think Anita wins this week with my sympathy. Hope she can sit up soon! :(
ReplyDeletespeedy recovery for Anita - and here's a "get out of guilt free" card for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, life is much more complicated than just weight and fitness!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a speedy recovery to Anita. Hang in there.
Best wishes to you Jack! And of course to your wife Anita!!! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteOh Jack, that's very difficult. You're right, the only way it can be is to care for your wife first right now. But do not forget to care for you, too. She needs you!
ReplyDeletePrayers for your family and for Anita to have a full and speedy recovery.
I've said a prayer for your wife for speedy healing! Take good care of her!
ReplyDeleteThis journey isn't a sprint, its more like an obstacle course - the muddy one!
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs to everyone!
Janece
@gourmetmama
So sorry you were both blindsided like this. You don't even need to use your Get out of Weigh in Card -- you get an automatic free pass. Take good care of Anita & hope she feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteSending along my best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery for Anita.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrible.
ReplyDeleteSending positive wishes your way.
Anita is in good hands and all will be well. Regarding your workout's, look on the bright side, your muscles will get a break. Be blessed.
ReplyDeletei'll keep an eye out for her. and a prayer.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to your wife & glad they were able to fix her up! Yes, we sometimes have to put ourselves on the back burner when family comes first. Saying that, you can just modify the food & all should be fine...plus some at home body weight work. Wife & family come first!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Sorry to hear about your wife, but happy to hear they fixed it. Sending happy, healing thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear!!! My best to your better half.
ReplyDeleteJack...my thoughts are with both of you. And, since that's (hopefully!) a once in a lifetime card to play, you're totally forgiven :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is awful!! Poor Anita and poor you having all this worry.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that all goes well and she has a full recovery.
Thanks for the reminder which we all need at one time or another.
ReplyDeleteHope your wife will be on the mend soon...
Big prayers go out to all of you! If I had your address I'd bring over some S'mores Casserole ... although I think that might be something she'd have to sit up to eat so it's probably best that I don't.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you.
ReplyDeleteIve been through this with my dad.
and then went through it again with my dad (other eye).
how is she healing?
That's superscary :(
ReplyDeleteTake good care of her, Jack, but don't forget to take care of yourself, too, ok?
My prayers for a fast recovery and a good week for your whole family!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet you are to put her on top of your priority list!
sending get well soon wishes and my best to anita!!! hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your wife Anita, take care of her and I hope she gets well soon. My thoughts will be with her. Gracie
ReplyDeleteGive Anita my best and I so hope she recovers fully and well! What a scary thing to happen!
ReplyDeleteGood rationalising. Some times you have to put things into perspective. Eye hope all is well.
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