All Is Well

 I don't think that Jessie would mind me telling you that what she had done today was a double hernia repair. Her daddy's had three so...
And Vergil's had one. 
And all went well. That's her before they took her back. The strangest thing for me was how incredibly worried and anxious I was all day until she got out of the OR. I mean, I knew I was concerned. Surgery is surgery. Never to be dismissed as of no possible consequences. And we have the sweetest, darlingest friend who goes way, way back with Lily who is a surgical tech and she is our surgery advisor in all ways. She gives us her educated opinion on different doctors and I trust that opinion with all my heart. And she even tries to scrub in for any surgeries that our family may have where she practices. She was with Jessie today and even texted me several times to tell me that all was going well and then, when it was over. 
But even with our darling Kelly there, I was a complete mess. I guess it was ridiculous not to think that I wouldn't be. I was just shocked at how profound my anxiety was. Our babies are our babies, no matter their age. 
But Vergil kept us informed from his end and he has already taken her home and has gone to get her prescriptions. Here's the picture he sent when she got out of recovery.

Still smiling. And now she just needs rest. 

I went to the grocery store before I picked up the boys, so dissociated that I really had a hard time getting what I needed but I did, and then I picked up August and Levon at school and brought them home to Lloyd. They're so excited. TV! Chicken and dumplings! Purple cows! Pancakes! 
Ooh boy. 

Here they were watching TV after eating some popcorn with their Bop. 

Now they've all gone outside to put some new wheels on the garden cart. 

They were full of words on their way home, describing Halloween and talking about school and many, many other things that I can't remember although I do recall we had an in-depth conversation about different types of candy. August told me that they are studying cause and effect in school. I feel this is a good subject for eight-year olds to learn about. They are smart and darling boys. 

I've simmered the chicken with celery and carrots and onions and mushrooms and garlic, and added a bag of frozen green beans. The chicken is out, cooling on the counter and I'll shred that up in a little while and make the dumplings. Again, I've used my broadest pot to get in as many dumplings as possible because it's all about the dumplings, isn't it?
I'm going to do my best to convince them to let me read "The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza" to them before bed. 
They don't need that but I do. 

Hank and Rachel seem to be having a very fine time in Miami! Hank took a walk this morning while Rachel was having to do work in the room for her job. 

The Atlantic Ocean which despite my many, many years here near the Gulf of Mexico, is ever and always my mother ocean. 

We also got these pictures. 

Sushi goodness! I'd trade a bowl of chicken and dumplings for whatever is in that bowl in front of Hank. 

Somehow I did manage to get clean sheets on the bed so you know I did not fall apart completely. And now I'm trying to get Mr. Moon's attention to come in and make us a martini. It is, after all, Friday. 

I hope you've all had a happy one.

Love...Ms. Moon

P.S. Garden cart wheel replacement was also a success.