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October 31, 2004
Silver Lining Kinda Thing
I'm going to a church Harvest party kinda thing tonight. My small group is in charge of a ring toss game for the kids. I think some of my friends are bringing S'mores. MMMM. It's a beautiful day for a celebration.
I'm pretty excited. I've been doing some research and visiting some sites in relation to my surgery and have found some web boards. I've been able to get some practical answers from people who have "been there".
I've actually met a Christian woman at one of the boards. We have started to email each other. It's important to me to know that there will be people to go to for support as I go down this road.
The most encouraging thing I've heard is that when the surgery and recovery is behind me I will feel like a new person...the disease will be gone and I will have new energy and a life without constant discomfort. That is something to cling to while going through recovery!
My biggest prayer request/concern right now is that the first part of surgery goes smoothly and recovers well so that the reversal will not be a problem. As much as I'm not thrilled to have to go back under the knife again after this first surgery...it is amazing to me that they can put things back together so that my body will function as close to "normally" as possible. With that said, I am also preparing myself for life with an ostomy and if it should have to permanent, I realize it will not have to stop me from doing anything, and will actually free me to do things that currently are tricky with the disease. I will not be hindered by this.
Posted by stacey at October 31, 2004 01:44 PM
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Your bravery and optimism is so admirable. I can't wait till it's over with and you are feeling much better!
Posted by: jess at November 1, 2004 02:43 PM