Two weeks later

I can feel the gears in motion
Mind, heart, and soul
Something different is happening
But I don't know what that is
Some new understanding
And when I know
I'll let you know...

First day back working
It was good!
Talked to Paula,
The Real Change vendor outside Whole Foods
I talk to her nearly every morning walking to work
A friend of hers rescued an injured butterfly
It was trustingly resting on his index finger
He gently placed it on a flower
On one of the outside Whole Foods flower bouquets.
He took a picture with his cell phone
And showed it to Paula and myself
A beautiful highlight of my day.

At work
Carolyn brought out a book signed by all by the department
H.A. Rey's Curious George Goes to the Hospital
I was completely charmed!
Curious George gets a tummy ache from swallowing a puzzle piece
I'm a bit curious and puzzled why I got a hernia
Perfect choice!
Two co-workers gave me Toblerone bars
I love Toblerone!
I just ate one during this typing
Another co-worker treated me to lunch
It was so good to see my co-workers again after two weeks recovery!

I took it slower at work and sat down more
Was careful not to lift too much
Careful how I sit
Getting up from knees to stand still painful
As is standing in one place
Still restless...
Discovered I could get just as much done at a slower rate
Because I'm thinking more clearly and thoroughly
Less wasted do-over time
My customer service is more thorough and relaxed
People happier.

Went to dance practice tonight
So good to see them again!
They were so helpful during my whole hernia operation and recovery
Giving me a ride to and from the hospital
Bringing me food while I was home bound
I discovered if I slowed down and didn't kick high
I could dance just fine
That gave me hope
That I will make it to the Thursday
Contradance.

And even though I still feel some pain
I mostly feel
Grateful.

Denis Streeter   7/10/12