What I Am Learning or What Am I Learning

Not quite sure which is the correct title:Day 28 since surgery or Day 1 of 62 or so days to go.
I am not a "patient" patient though you would think with my previous and present experience I would "get it" by now. I pivot with much more skill in and out of my wheelchair and can take a shower on my own this time, both of which are really a plus.
I have been thinking of several people who are going through much deeper waters than me: First,a good friend Kay's husband who not only also broke his hip but has had an ordeal recovering because of other illness related problems. Second, our friend and sister-in-law's brother Jan, who is battling cancer and has suffered much but has also shown great faith. Finally, my good friend Julie's brother, who also broke his hip and has serious health problems.  Two days ago, he received a live liver transplant from a special person who felt led by God to give 60% of her healthy liver.  The surgeries were difficult.  Thinking and praying for these very serious situations has helped me to realize that mine is so much smaller.
But..I am used to coming and going as I please.  I like jumping in the car just to get out. Working part time keeps me engaged with people.  More and more I see that I am a person who is energized by being with people. Sometimes they energize me negatively but most often I enjoy being with others and getting my mind off of my own issues.
I do like watching TV but only so much. Tom works four 10 hour days so as soon as he is off, I am ready to get out of here. If I have an interesting book to read it helps. I have enjoyed reading a couple and now have two more that I think will keep my interest.
I have started a Bible discussion group with some teenage mothers.  I had planned to do this before I fall, so that has been a highlight for me the last two weeks.
This weekend, Rock the Lakes will be here. Tom and I have been trained to help out so we are looking forward to that.
What am I learning? To be determined. In the meantime, I am determined to get through this but some days are harder than others. Encouraging words and actions have helped.