This is not a frivolous post. I implore anyone who reads this, regardless of your religious beliefs, to pray. If you're not one for praying, then send positive energy into the universe. My sister Maureen is undergoing a serious surgery tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Loyola University Hospital. The surgery is expected to last 3-5 hours. She'll have a tumor removed that is the size of a large grapefruit. It has compromised one of her kidneys. Therefore, they will remove the damaged one. In addition they will attempt to give her a hysterectomy. Due to excessive scar tissue this may not be possible. Depending on the damage within, she may require a colostomy. Her liver, heart, lungs are all healthy. They don't anticipate any serious problems, but during the initial discussion of the surgery they had to give the run down of the possible things that could go wrong. Even when it's a million to one chance, they have to disclose the risk ... even death. When I first heard...
psst. can you hear that? i am CHEERING for you! enjoy your success (and your scones!)
ReplyDeleteFabu, baby, Fabu. Just wait until you have to go buy NEW CLOTHES because the old ones are TOO BIG!
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Ah, thank you so much, ladies. I feel really good. Tonight after work was a true test of my will power. I stopped by McDonald's to pick up chow for my son. It's a Friday night tradition. I didn't buy anything for myself. What's even better is that the 20 minute drive with the fries and chocolate shake nearby didn't tempt me. I sniffed hard; considered it and opted against it. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOO! Good for you, congrats on the speedy and signifigant results. (And double congrats on avoiding the siren call of the McD fries- that's some fierce will power you displayed.) Three cheers, big ups, etc etc.
ReplyDeleteBelated congrats on a significant accomplishment. Here's hoping it provides motivation to drive on.
ReplyDeleteClark, I'll take encouragement no matter when it's given. So far, so good. After a few years of giving up on myself, this is a magnificent feat.
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