Change of Plans

I awoke yesterday eagerly looking forward to communing with Mother Nature in the mountains. The leaves are at their peak and we were going to travel to the Smokies to see their vibrancy up close and personal. I knew our plans were about to change when I woke myself up moaning with pain. I had the worst stomach ache I've ever experienced. No matter what position I laid in I could not get comfortable. By the time the doctor opened his office at 9 I had been in pain for several hours and knew I needed to be seen. The rest of the day was spent consulting with specialists, obtaining blood work, doing tests and traveling to the hospital in Knoxville. A little before midnight last night I bid my final farewell to my gall bladder.

Today I am in recovery mode with my precious narcotics bringing me sweet relief. Perhaps next weekend I'll make it to the mountains.