Remembering this Christmas

Ok...I Cannot believe Christmas has come and gone. Another year, gone by. Yea, yea...we've all heard our parents say this "the older you get, the faster time flys by". OMGosh, I am becoming my MOTHER. I just heard her say that to me in my head. YIKES!

Christmas was simple this year. No big commercialized gifts. It is actually distracting to gob up Christmas with material things. The company of one another was perfect. Friends, family, neighbors keeping it all simple and giving practical things. Most importantly, we are blessed with the presence of each other. I felt more love and gratefulness this year, which is the BEST gift anyone could ever receive.

An update on the rotator cuff surgery: I have been to 5 sessions of PT (physical therapy). I have advanced off the charts with my flexibility, recovery and strength. It's really quite AWESOME...yet, I see shock, and standoffish surprised looks on the therapist's as well as the surgeons' faces as they test my levels of improvement. They warn me to slow down and not rush it. I just shrug and tell them "don't worry, I will be fine." It's kinda funny, me reassuring them that I will be ok. LOL. It is honestly not a surprise to me that I have excelled so much this surgery. As I pray for recovery, I feel assurance of quick healing. I explain to Heavenly Father, I have to FINISH MY BOOK now-he obviously knows everything because he has really helped me get on with my life and not let surgery stop me. I will admit, as impatient as I am, I am still too slow...hey-but I do know that I better not complain. I have it MADE in the shade, baby! Thank you, God!

An update on my book "The Boss Of Myself": OK...that is a real hot spot. I REALLY REALLY want it finished now. It is all there, we (Jennifer and I) are arranging it in a different format. Before it was in chronological order...kinda blaaah-not so exciting. Now we are stirring it up so it's more juicy, giving it a little bit of back ground here and there. I really want to deliver SUPERB value to my readers by giving great insights, inspiring takeaways while keeping the story exciting. Believe me...this book has all OF ME POURED into it. How in the HECK will I squeeze more out of me for my next books? Don't worry, I have a great plan for them:) So TRUST me, my book will be soooo worth the wait. It's almost here!

All I can say is how grateful I am for now. All I have around me is perfect. I own a good healthy body. I have such a sweet, cute family. (Thanks Andrew, Hannah and Austin, Don't worry-your wife and momma will be back soon!) I have so many AWESOME friends who support me-even when I am a flaky goofus. I have a PERFECT business partner and friend assisting me (pretty much doing most of the work) on my book. (Thanks, Jennifer! Please continue to be patient with me...we are almost THERE!)

Thank you, my followers...without you-I would be blogging to myself...and that's no fun! I LOVE to share.

Happy NEW YEAR!!!
xoxoxoxo
Wendy Schenck Benson

Rotator Cuff Surgery Update

I have to tell you how GRATEFUL I am that my recovery is going so well! This time I believe I was mentally, spiritually and physically prepared for the surgery. I knew what I could expect because of having my right rotator cuff done just 7 months ago. I am a firm believer that the healing process has a TON to do with the "mental state" of the patient. I knew the negative things I would endure (a TON of pain, as well as S L O W healing) but this time, I was willing to accept and endure it all. I had a better attitude this go around as well.

I have decided to write a small, 50 page book, that will help educate other patients going through shoulder surgeries. I have the desire to share my experiences, good and bad, as well as advising them about things to expect...oh and to NOT expect! I have had the pleasure to truly connect with other people, in PT (Physical Therapy) who are going through the same things I am-not just the physical aspect, but the psychological issues as well. I love to reassure and encourage people who are newly experiencing all the frustrations that come with this surgery, by giving them hope that once healing is fully complete-it is all worth it!

I am grateful that my first surgery was SO PAINFUL and DIFFICULT. This experience enabled me to have empathy for other people who have had this surgery...or ANY surgery for that matter. This negative experience also blessed me with the desire and drive to help others in this hellish, painful time in life. I am excited to partner with my surgeon to do this book. I LOVE the idea of a support system. I would have been so much better off with more information from an experienced patients' point of view! I see this as an exciting new venture for me-just plain and simply helping others in need!

Good night all! I will keep you updated:)

Love, Wendy