For the first time in a long time I feel almost normal. The swelling has gone down considerably. The thing I have noticed the most is that I have this nice permanent lump on my upper chest area. It's a perfect round shape. I know that the hardware is there. I think the fact that it's there is a little hard to swallow, but that it's doing the job is the most important part. I just would have never dreamed of it getting there.It's kinda strange. But I just keep telling myself it's keeping me alive.

I am really close to finish the family calendar. I've realized today that I've been doing it since 1998!! HOLY cow! Time flies. I also look back at a lot of the others. It's fun to see the changes and it's a good journal for the family! I hope the family has enjoyed them over the years. Mom has helped me in printing the pages and everyone has been so great at sending the pictures!

I have a couple of Christmas projects I'm working. It's helping me stay busy and not use my arm more than I'm supposed to.

This morning I deep cleaned the bathrooms and that was so nice! I even washed the sheets and got the kitchen cleaned. I didn't over do it, I still did most of it with my other hand. I took it slow.

I am excited for Christmas - I'm not sure what we're doing and how we're going to pull it all, but I'm looking forward to it. I have a couple packages to get to Salt Lake.

Hope everyone has a great week- oh and before I forget - HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MATIA!!