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Here is a picture of me this morning. Rick took it. I think he thought he was being funny or something. Everything went well today but it wasn't as simple as I thought it would be, and it was chilly. I required many warmed blankets(such a diva, I am). The procedure was actually sort of neat to watch. I could see the Dr shoving the wire in my leg and watch it at the same time on the monitor. Kinda gross but Kinda neat, too. I am getting used to this new keyboard, so please pardon all typos, as I am too lazy to go back and fix them. After the procedure I was supposed to lay perfectly flat, not move my head or leg for 30 minutes, then I could sit-up a bit but still not move. Am I boring anyone with the details? Rick had to get back to work after an hour of staring at me, Mom and Mom in law sat with me for a while longer. i just sort of stared at a corner in the room. i don't think the "I don't care juice " had worn off yet. Do you mind me recounting everything to you? Well, I'm in bed and not tired yet so, I/m going to continue typing. Feel free to tune out. Anyway, boy, after all that saline, did I have to go! This huge bag of IV saline and I could not move. What was I to do? I had three more hours to stay still. Have you ever heard of a female Urinal. If someone offers one to you, stay away from it. It's a silly thing. By this time it was just me and my Mom. I tried to sleep while she knitted. the clicking of her knitting needles was very comforting,but , boy did I have to go. Wow, does God know how to humble a girl when she can't get up. After a couple of tries and lots of running water down the sink I claimed victory, so relieved, and slept for an hour. TMI? Get used to it. This is how I roll. After more warm blankies, and a bit more of snoozing I got to do victory laps around the heart floor, get dressed and go home.YAAY. Then it hit me, restrictions! No lifting, no pulling or pushing, no driving, blah, blah, blah. And a PET scan to look forward to on fri. I just want to say how incredibly thankful and blessed I feel to have loved ones(whether I know you or not, you are a loved One) praying for me. As the ladies in the Calvary Hospital Ministry reminded me today(Hi Phyllis) that Moses had to keep his hands raised with the staff in it while the Israelites were fighting the....Amalikites? When the staff was raised the Israelites were winning the battle. Then the staff got too heavy for Moses to hold it up so his arms would lower the staff and the Israelites started losing the battle. Alongside Moses came Aaron and Hur, and helped him hold the staff up over his head. The israelites were victorious. Theres a lot too that story. but, what I want you to know is that I can not keep my hands up all the time and I appreciate you coming alongside me to help me win this battle. I can't do it without the Lord, but I think He likes it when we help each other. I know some tough days are coming. I don't know how things will turn out. But I know that I will be victorious, I know that I am victorious.. PLease remind me of that if I get blue, because you know I will. Our night is ending quietly, with me getting scolded for trying to lift things, kids playing in their room, Rick has got a cold, dogs passed out from laying around all day, and God blessing us richly. Love to all, and thanks for all the goodies and prayers Jo