Simple sanity savers; My road to recovery

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Hey! How’s it going? For me, it’s been a tough few weeks. Not going to lie. Mid November I had my cancer risk-reducing double mastectomy. I think I’m handling it ok. I’m giving myself lots of grace. This photo was taken the night I decided to drive to town for the first time. Not technically cleared but only drove 5 miles. I was just starting to feel like myself. 3 weeks later. Not feeling well for a few days vs. not feeling well for 3 weeks is very different. I feel like I may be on the other side now. What have I been doing to help myself bounce back? Here are, what I like to call, a few simple sanity savers that have helped me.

Being purposeful with my time has been key

Being purposeful with my time has been key in keeping myself upbeat. I noticed a big shift in how I felt once I started making a list of must-do’s and need-to dos. Nothing fancy. I haven’t even pulled out my planner yet. I will probably do that soon though. Survival mode is coming to an end. Daily devotionals and talks with God have been the most helpful. Early mornings when the house is quiet followed by afternoon naps are giving me life.

A consistent morning and evening routine helped me feel “human” again

A consistent morning and evening routine helps me feel “human” again, if that makes sense. Survival mode means you are only doing what is necessary to stay alive. If you’re a mother or have survived any type of illness you know exactly what I’m talking about. Coming out of that state almost feels like a rebirth. My situation made moving my arms very difficult in the beginning of recovery. I only did the basics for over 2 weeks. Brushed teeth, spot washed most days and ate a few meals. The medicines I was on and the surgery itself made me nauseous. I slept a lot the first week. I also had 2 drains I had to dump twice a day. When I got up for that I washed up and brushed my teeth then went back to bed until it was time to do it at bedtime.

Reading the word daily

Reading the word daily helps to keep you grounded. Nothing fancy. Just picking up the bible and reading a few verses or chapters pertaining to the holidays. My grandmother was 91 years old when she passed. She knew it was coming so before she died, she started passing out her belongings. At first, I was offended but, in her kind, and sweet way she helped me understand the situation and how important it was for her. I miss her so much. During one of our visits, she gave me one of her many bibles. That is the one I read the most. It is the amplified version by Joyce Meyers. I will link it here if you are interested. Mine is from 2007 this one says 2018. She made the holidays so special.

The holidays have played a special role in my recovery. I grew up going to church and celebrating Jesus’s birth. It is so very special to me. I was worried this surgery was going to ruin all of my calibrations and hinder the fun and memory making I love to do with my kids. It has been quite the opposite. I have had so many people reach out to me with prayer and well wishes. I am feeling the love. My husband and kids have been so helpful and supportive. So far this holiday season has been very good for my soul.

Letting go of expectations

I have not had much say in where most of the decorations go but I sure do enjoy looking at them. I have learned to let go of some control. didn’t have much choice. I did start a new supplement for stress. I have to say I think it actually works. It’s by Olley and I purchased mine through Amazon and saved money by subscribing and save. Click here to check it out! It’s under $15 usually. It’s all natural and doesn’t contain any CBD.

The house will not be as clean as it usually is, and that’s ok. I keep telling myself that. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I do get upset from time to time about different things. The house, my surgery, the fact that I have 2 more surgeries. The list goes on. This is where daily quiet time is key. The bible that I open the most is my everyday bible by Joyce Meyer. My grandmother gave this to me and I cherish it. I understand it well and if I don’t she has an exert every so often that explaines what is happening in that chapter. I really enjoy reading this version.

Ok! I hope this was helpful. Often when we hear of someone having surgery or needing prayers we want to give a meal. Here is a post I wrote about giving food gifts.I so apprecitate all the messages and prayers. I feel all of them. Prayer is power. If you are struggeling with any health issue or getting ready to face what I did and want to chat, My email and cell phone are always open. Life can be so difficult. Even more so alone.

I can not thank you guys enough for being here and purchaseing through my amazon links. By doing so you are suporting my family. Every little bit helps. Merry Christmas if I do not see you around!