Beginning again

Colter started 5th grade yesterday and I was home to hear all about it.

Actually, I've been home for a few weeks, but it was in body only for the first little while, when I mostly slept and took my medicine. The surgery went well, but the recovery will be slow nonetheless.

Little by little, I'm coming back.

Right now that means I'm walking a bit more, writing the old-fashioned way (on pencil and paper!), reading, watching TV.

I don't have much energy, and what I have I try to save for Colter, who has been amazing all summer and is so glad to be back to the structure of school, and for Gary, who has been shouldering a load heavier than anyone should have to, and has been so quiet and strong about it. The gift of these last few months has been how much we've grown together as a family and how much closer we've grown to friends and all our other loved ones.

Tomorrow, Gary and I make the three-hour drive to Gainesville to have the staples removed from my incision and then we'll come back home for more recovery.

Every step of the way, I feel so fortunate to have so much support. I don't know where I'd be without you all.

And by that I do mean YOU. Thank you all so much for the e-mails, comments, good wishes and prayers. They remind me that I'm connected to a community that is pulling for me as hard as it can. You inspire me with your resilience and grace at starting anew each day.

And speaking of new beginnings, here's some information on the upcoming season of "Gilmore Girls":

• Season premiere: Sept. 26, 2006 -- "The Long Morrow"
• TV Guide's Michael Ausiello has read the season premiere script and describes it
• Ausiello interviewed new GG show runner David Rosenthal about what viewers can expect this year
• Scoops from Ausiello beyond the Rosenthal interview
• Spoilers (actual script pages) from Genevieve
• For those of you wondering what happened to GG creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, she's got a development deal at Fox now

Comments

[kris]

Hope you're still healing well and hope to hear more from you, soon.

[cassie-b]

I'm glad you're on the mend.

Enjoy the school season.

Cas

[Toni]

Hey - I was out of town when you wrote this entry and am settling into a fall routine. And here you are, on the road to recovery and bringing US stuff-GG links! You rock. I'm so glad to hear that this difficult time has tightened the bond your wonderful family already had.

[Alena]

I will continue to visit enjoyed the reading thanks

[Jo]

Hey Julie - Really glad to hear you are on the mend; your spirits seem peaceful and high. What a wonderful family you have. My best to you -- keep strong and rest well --

[Hsien Lei]

You must be feeling better if you're posting about the Gilmore Girls! ;) I'm glad you're surrounded by wonderful people and love. Hope you feel 200% soon.

[Dave]

Hi Julie!

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We hope you like the site Julie! And thanks so much for creating DotMoms too (also listed on the Fanpop Parenting Spot!).

Dave

[Oceanguy]

Great to see you back and getting better!

[Chel]

Welcome back! I'm glad to hear the recovery is coming along okay. I'm sure Colter is loving being back in school and having that structure. Now that we're living here in Florida, both of my kids are loving being in their schools because of the structure, even if they're both in brand new places. I'll keep the prayers coming your way.

On a tv note, I have to agree with Nancy about "Veronica Mars." It's a delight.

[Jill Urbane, The Mentor Mom]

Great to have you back! Best wishes on a quick and painless recovery :)

[Robin P]

Hi Julie,
It's good to "hear" you again.
Wow! This has been quite a time for all of you but you are a strong family and this situation really proved that.

I am sure Colter is relieved to be back in his routine. Kids really need that. After my ordeal in November,Lillianna was so happy to return to "normal."

Good luck getting your stitches out. A three hour drive? Yikes. That would just about kill me!
I hope you're staying overnight!

[Kristi]

Julie,
I am SO glad that you're up and at 'em and things are on an up swing. I had lots of faith that things would be just fine, but it's good to finally get that confirmation.
Congrats on Colter starting school. Best wishes on continuing a speedy recovery!!

[Mary Tsao]

Good news!

Thanks for posting a health update.

[mothergoosemouse]

Julie, I'm glad that you posted an update and that you're doing well. Congrats to Colter on starting a new school year, and much admiration to Gary and you for the strength you've both shown. Looking forward to the next update, and thinking of you as always.

[cassie-b]

It's so nice to hear that you're feeling better each day.

Cas
Keep your spirits up!

[rachel]

so glad to see you back and feeling better. take care, and take things slowly!

[moreena]

best wishes to you for a speedy and full recovery. major abdominal surgery? ouch.

I hope they've got your liver all cleaned up and ready for a good, long life.

[Anne-Marie, A Readable Feast]

I take some time off reading and find out you're very sick. I'm so glad to hear that you are recovering and on the mend. Take care.

[Tammy and the Boys < :3 )~~~~]

I'm so glad you are recovering so well! Slow recovery is just fine and long as recovery is happening! I'm also proud of your family for being so supportive. It's the way it should be but in this day and age it's surprising how little it happens.

Keep up the great recovery and I know we will all be waiting to read about your clean bill of health - no matter how long it takes! (You're worth the wait!)

Love ya in Cali,
Tammy and the Boys

[Nancy]

It's wonderful to hear that you're on your way back to yourself!

As a Veronica Mars fan I must put in a little plug, I promise to watch Gilmore Girls, which I've never seen if all you GG fans stay tuned in for Veronica after;)

[Adam Brooks]

Glad to hear that you're well on the road to recovery!