showers

Showers are so awesome.  I don't get to take a shower every day because of the IV line and the stomach tube, and when I do, I can only do it a certain time of day when the meds aren't being pumped in, and then my mom has to tape up my arm and my stomach so nothing tubular gets wet, then I have to get in and get out in case the tape leaks.  So it's really kind of a pain in the butt to get in the shower.  But it's so nice to be in the hot water using soap and shampoo.  I haven't been able to shave in months, so I'm a little ape-ish, but people will just have to deal.  And it is so beautiful outside today.  We went for a walk at like 8:30 this morning.  Now it's 10:30 and I'm ready for a nap after walking and showering.  My energy level is still pretty low.  But I get to drink water!  It tastes so good.  Only sips, no gulps.  I couldn't gulp it even if I wanted to.  I would just choke on it.  Sips are good.  Baby steps.  17 days until the IV comes out.  I can't wait.  Getting sleepy now. gotta lay down. nigh night.

God is love.