Monday, November 19, 2012

Day 11: Laughter is the Best Medicine for Suckers.

Left Jaw Pain: 0/10
Right Jaw Pain: 3/10
Hip Pain: 2/10
Inconvenience factor: 5/10

I think that today is the time to throw out a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey. There are so many of you.

THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE WHO:
  • gave up their time for me, 
  • spared me a hug
  • drove me around, 
  • wrote me incredibly kind words,
  • gave me presents, 
  • held my hand, 
  • cooked food for me
  • visited me,
  • made me amazing gifts, 
  • bought me flowers, 
  • made sure I was okay,
  • spared me a thought,
  • cared in whatever way they can
Your love, care and support has made the whole experience bearable and fills my heart with gratitude and love.

There is one special breed of people though....The kind of people who show you that they care by completely making a mockery of your misery. And you know?......It's right up my alley! Why not fill the heart up with laughter too!

Today, my Auntie visited me and I invited her to partake in some of my famous Pumpkin soup for lunch. I preped and then warned her that my eating skills are still somewhat dubious. I explained that as I am still completely numb - bottom lip down, that should she see any soup making a break for shirt that she needed to tell me. This does happen alot, especially when I am rushing and distracted. It became quite a game for her, saving my shirt from orange stains but it devolved into utter hilarity when she pointed and shouted "SONJA CHIN" at me.......I blinked, confused and she repeated, exaggerating the new inflection "S' on ya Chin".

Other 'caring' friends have called me Sponge Bob (on account of my initially very square face), Chubba and Baby Bird. They have told me that I look like a Chipmunk, a Cherub and YOUR  Mum! They also tell me that I talk like a duck and four of them have suggested a catcher bib! Grrr!

But taking the cake is the email I received from my workmates today. I have discovered that laughing hysterically really hurts my stitches. And honestly, I don't know whether they want me to come back or not?


Have a look for yourself: 






 

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