Preparing

Only a few days left now until I go in. We have made all kinds of preparations.

Anticipating a long recovery with quite a bit of sitting around, I’ve laid in a supply of books and DVDs.
Expecting to need to sleep on my back (which I never do) propped up (the way people used to sleep in bygone centuries) I’ve purchased a kind of mini-deckchair propping-up device, and a V-shaped pillow.
Had the shower fixed.
Paid attention to my spiritual life.
Renewed wills – not being pessimistic, this is always a good thing to do no matter how simple your affairs are.
Sorted out phone numbers and told people what’s going on – trying to avoid Jen being besieged with calls.
Collected all the stuff listed on the ‘Come to Hospital – it’s Fun’ booklet – slippers, towels, money for papers and the like. Got pajamas that do up at the front as pulling overhead may be tricky.
Perhaps because of all the displacement activity, I feel quite calm now.

Nothing left but to get it done!

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