Day 7

It has been ONE week since the dreaded day of my wisdom teeth being extracted. Wooot! I didn't think I would survive but sure enough I'm still here!

I feel as if it has been a slow recovery process. Slowly but surely, however, I get better and better every day.

My cheeks have been puffy but they are slowly dwindling and I am not in very much pain anymore. It is good. 

I'm still physically exhausted and I am so sick of feeling sick. I wish it would all just pass already, but I know that without this experience I definitely would not be as grateful for my healthy body. 

However...

I miss normal food like crazy.

I'm so sick of soft foods and frozen foods.

Applesauce

Popsicles

Gogurt

Soup

Yogurt

Jello

Pudding

Oatmeal

etc.

Bleh, I can't wait to be able to eat normal food again! And I am sad because tonight is the Jones' Reunion and it is always celebrated with a lot of really really good food. Will I be able to eat any of it? Not sure, but I guess we'll see.

I've been debating whether or not I should upload these pictures. . .

My cheeks swelled up and I didn't want anyone to see me but of course I took pictures to document the experience. I guess I will share. 

Day 1:

I don't even remember taking this picture. I was obviously very happy ;)

 Day 4: 

I was so swollen. The dimple on my left cheek was completely gone. Notice my hair-- thanks to my sweet mother. ha ha... She thought I looked like I was six years old again. 

Day 7: 

Today! My dimple is back.

I'm still a little swollen and the right side of my face is a little droopy. My nerves are extremely sensitive too but hopefully my smile will be back to normal soon. 

This has been a crazy experience but I am thankful for it. I have been able to realize so many blessings in my life:

wonderful people

loving friends and family

a comfy bed

the beauty of the sun

instant breakfast (saved my life all last week)

my journal

the scriptures

prayer

Pinterest

phone calls

music

my mom

sleep

and last but not least... ibuprofen :)

Well, I hope you enjoy the pictures and I hope ya'll have a good day and remember this-- don't ever take anything for granted because there is beauty in absolutely EVERYTHING.

Love,

Kate