I knew that “Yikes!” would be today’s post title when I looked at my favorite watch yesterday.
Here are just some of my reasons for saying “Yikes!” right now:
- I have to go in to Boston for more surgery today, exactly six weeks after my open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
- The reason I need today’s surgery is that my Implantable Cardiac Device, which I received in May 2015, caused two deaths because of early battery depletion.
- I had to stop eating and drinking last night at midnight, and I am not reporting for surgery until 11:30 AM.
- The weather is going to be unseasonably warm and beautiful today, but I will be otherwise occupied.
- The United States presidential election, less than a week away.
- The Chicago Cubs might win the World Series tonight.
- If I feel up to it, I hope to sing at an Open Mic Friday night.
- Because of its latest update, my iPhone no longer recognizes my thumbprint but has lots of new features which I haven’t had time to learn.
Speaking of my “improved” iPhone, here are all the other photos I took yesterday. Do any of them make you go “Yikes!”?
Yikes! The words “warming” and “naturally” in that last photo, above, are reminding me of my first therapy session since my open heart surgery. Yesterday, my therapist George and I came up with a soothing ritual to help me prepare for today’s surgery — to place both my hands over my heart, to warm and naturally soothe my still painful chest cavity.
What is making you say “Yikes!” today, in your world?
Yikes! If I actually am able to sing at an Open Mic night in two days, will I remember all these lyrics?
Yikes! Joni Mitchell sounds great there.
Yikes! Look at the time! I have to get ready for my surgery.
Yikes! I get so cranky when I can’t eat or drink when I want to!
Yikes! I hope you leave a comment.
Yikes! I almost forgot to thank all those who helped me create this post and you — of course! — for visiting, here and now.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
Wishing you a quick recovery Ann. Loving your photos. ❤
Diana xo
Yikes! Diana! That was a quick response! Love you! ❤
haha I was thrilled to be the first. I’ve never been the first on your blog! ❤
Yikes! Is that true? You are first in many other ways! ❤
Positive juju aimed your way Ann, for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!
Yikes! What a great comment! ❤
Hope all goes well for you.
Yikes! Many thanks to you!
Wishing you a great recovery and fingers crossed for the game.
Yikes! The Cubs are leading and I’m home from the hospital. Thanks, Alex.
I thought of you when they won 🙂
I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you do recover in time to sing on Friday!
Double yikes to “The United States presidential election, less than a week away”. Maybe triple Yikes!!!
Looking at the pictures reminds me. In the 1970s and 80s my mom used to get Psychology Today. Back then every other add was for booze. Even at that tender age I always thought that was the most ironic thing in the world. A big “Yikes” there too!
A big “Yikes!” and “Thank you!” for your comment, Trent!
Just breathe, Ann. It will all be okay. ❤️
I am taking a big breath now. Yikes! That really helps. You give great advice. ❤
Yikes! Hope the day goes well and sets you up for lots more fabulous days ahead. I thought my day was stressful. Just back from the dentist who gave me 14 injections prior to a rather lengthy procedure. It was planned to be an extraction but, having consulted with her colleagues, she is trying desperately to save this one.
Hugs, and best wishes.
Yikes! I hope your tooth can be saved and I really appreciate the kindness of your comment, Peter.
Go Ann! Go Cubs! Go Hillary! Go Lakota Bakery! Go Chef Michael!
Go Kathy!! Yikes, I’m home and watching the baseball game!
Ann,
All the best to you for your day surgery. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Linda
Yikes! I love your comments, Linda. ❤
Yikes! Your surgery is today. I hope it goes well and you have a quick recovery and are able to eat again soon. And I’m hoping for a Cubs win tonight. The last time they won the World Series Mark Twain was still alive.
We could use the likes of him again.
Yikes! The Cubs are winning as I’m writing this, Chris, and I’m eating peanut M & Ms. If I weren’t so tired and in some pain from the surgery, I’d be working on making “never the twain shall meet” somehow relevant in this comment. Yikes! I’m always glad to see the likes of you here.
Hope all goes well. The first picture is good enough for a “Yikes”
This comment is good enough for a “Yikes,” Derrick. ❤
Amputated arm through a white picket fence?
Yikes!
More surgery?
Yikes!
Heal fast.
Yikes! Your comments are so awesome, Ruth!
Yikes for sure! Be well today, Ann. Thinking of you.
Yikes! Your thoughts make a difference, Emilie! ❤
Yikes! More surgery. We all hope it goes well. Better then well. Stupendous even.
Yikes! Thanks for this stupendous comment!
Yikes! Today’s the day! I like that you had a heartwarming therapy session. That will also help take the yikes! Out of fasting. Be brave and look forward to breaking your fast.
Yikes! I broke my fast soon after my surgery with fresh fruit, yogurt, a muffin, and water. Yikes! It all tasted great! Thank you for this heartwarming comment. ❤
Those landscape images blow me away Ann, you’re a great photographer.
Yikes! That is a HUGE compliment coming from you, Maria.
Yikes! Lots of pics today! Gotta hold us over until you are done with surgery. Then look out world — Yikes! Ann is back!
Yikes! I’m back already, Claudia! ❤
Woah! Nothing slows US gals down!
Good luck, Ann!
Yikes! So glad to see you, Maria! ❤
HI Ann,
I am holding you in MY heart as you recover from today’s surgery. Be well! Wishing you a speedy rebound. Yikes, you’re brave and resilient!
Yikes! It’s so wonderful to see you here, Kit! ❤
Good luck and get well soon!!
Yikes! I am doing my best! Thanks so much for the luck and well wishes.
Good luck Ann. I’m thinking only positive thoughts today.
Yikes! I guess they worked, Carol. I’m home!
Yikes! Another surgery? Oh how awful! Loved your pics and now am thinking of going iPhone when it is time for my new one. Which one do you now have, Ann? And how I wish you all yikes luck with your surgery! I say yikes enough all ready!! ❤ ❤ ❤
Yikes! I’m not sure which phone I have, Amy! Isn’t that ridiculous? My excuse is that it’s so soon after my surgery. Yikes, it’s great to see you here! ❤
Yikes. I am so sorry you have to have another surgery. I will send you some reiki. I love the ritual you and your therapist came up with. Sending you love!
Yikes! Thanks so much for the reiki and your lovely comment, Amanda! ❤
Love the pics!
Yikes! I LOVE that you love them!
Yeah I was here, just so you know, I liked the photos, just so you know, I have to go out know, just so you know well not right now mum isn’t here right now and she is picking me up unless she forgets which I hope she doesn’t just saying.
Yikes! Just so you know, Joanne, I’m home and feeling grateful that you’re my reader.
Ann, I hope your surgery went well today. What an amazing thought, that you may sing at an open mic in a couple of days. I wonder if I put my hands on my heart, Luke George suggested you do, that I can grow your kind of courage?
Yikes! Maureen, you don’t need to do anything to grow courage. You’re already there. ❤
Yikes that house with the shadow of the tree is scary. I do hope by now you are at home resting- and feeling ok. ❤ ❤
Yikes! I’m home, Lisa, watching the World Series and feeling glad that surgery is over! ❤ ❤ ❤
I just saw that you are home and ok. Yay!
Yikes! I am, Elyse! Yay for this comment!
Yikes! I just read this on Thursday, Ann, and hope all is going well. 🌴😎 We first time snowbirds are preoccupied with getting ready to head south next week and I’ve missed reading a lot of emails. Keep us posted! And get well fast. ❤️❤️❤️
I wish, that you will recover fast after this surgery Ann. Send you healing thoughts.
Thank you, Irene!
Pingback: Day 1403: Ever Vigilant | The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally