Thursday, November 27, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
At the hospital, its okay to not wear a bra. Or underwear. But if you do wear underwear it's definitely okay to wear ones that say "I love you". Thanks a lot David. We shared a nice laugh over that. At least those surgeons will know they are loved.
I'm in a weird cast and I dont have crutches. But I still have to use the bathroom. That should paint a picture enough. Truth is though, I have a wheelchair but i dont know how to use the brakes. So you can imagine how well that goes since i cant put pressure on my foot and ive got to get out of bed, into the chair and onto the toilet.
The good thing about German hospital care is they are very hands off. I am not attached to anything. Or anyone really. So David kidnapped me today and we took a stroll outside the hospital with our borrowed wheelchair. He took me in the sand of the kids playground and through the revolving doors in the hospital, rather quickly. At one point he would only do 90 degree turns. It was embarrassing only when he almost ran into someone.
Now I'm not sure if its Germany or if I'm hallucinating but I'm pretty sure bologna and a pickle for dinner is weird. Lunch must be the big thing here because it's the only meal that is warm and substantial. Breakfast is bread and more bread and maybe some more bologna. Lunch is usually really yummy and dinner is weird. I wish i could post pictures (no wifi either). It was 4 slices of various bologna meat. What do they call that here? A pickle, yogurt, 2 slices of rye bread and tea. True statement. David's been smuggling in delicious food for me.
I know it seems like I'm complaining, but I'm not. No i really am. However, it is not as bad as the horror stories you hear on the Graf/Vilseck Army Wives page. Weiden Hospital is a fine place to be treated for emergency care. Really. I wouldn't wanna be anywhere else.
Also, tonight is the first night I have had a nurse who speaks great English. As in, he gets humor and implied humor. Its so amazing and i immediately have felt better. I know what they are injecting into my stomach and i know what theyre telling me to drink and i even know what visiting hours are now! Its only been 3 days. Lol.
The doctors came and talked to me and they too spoke English. I am having surgery tomorrow and I have 3 breaks. Theres even a name for it but I cant remember what it is. They are going to attempt to fix it without a rod so that I will be mobile and in a walking cast after 2 weeks. They will stich my ligaments and things back together. If they do place a rod, I will have to stay off of it for 6 weeks. The chief of surgery is doing my operation. Its a real life version of Grey's Anatomy!
So that's all. Im roommate less for now and im thankful for that too. Im even tired so I'm going to attempt some sleep before the big day! Woot!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Like how we reserved a room at the temple housing. We showed up at 11 p.m. or so and had to obtain our key from a lock box. The thing we didn't know what that our room was in a different building than the main one. And what we really didn't know, or we forgot, was that in Europe doors to stores and things sometimes (mostly) open by PUSHING them. Not by pulling. So don't worry, David and me and Dare all tried that dang door several times before we figured out that it just needed a good push and not a pull. Hashtag blond moment.
In the celestial room of the temple I was reminded of how much love I have for my dear sweet man. I was actually overcome by it really. It's been awhile since we've been together and as we sat there I totally fell in love all over again with him. Except it wasn't really love. It was more like obsession. Haha. Just kidding. I'm having a hard time coming up with adequate words to describe how I felt. I never want to live or be without him. That's all.
First stop, Chipotle in Frankfurt Germany! It's there! It exists! It's delicious and well worth the arm and leg it costs. |
It was inside this mall. Yes, a mall in Germany. With a lot of stores. |
Next day was temple day. Beautiful and quaint. |
We were craving Chinese. SO this is what we had. It was awesome. |
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