Gladys, No Smoking, and Other Ramblings
It's been a long time since I wrote a blog. Things have been hectic. There is so much going on and so many things I want to say about the days that have passed and the days to come.
Today, my friend and assistant, Gladys Williams, retired. She was a great assistant and a fantastic friend. Gladys has impacted so many children in her 20 year career. Truly, she will be missed at WPS. Congratulations, my friend.
For those who don't know, I have been diagnosed with a large ventral hernia. I will be having it fixed at Vidant on Friday, June 29th. I was crushed when I found out that yet again I would be having an invasive surgery. After a few days of being down and upset, I realized that there really is no need to be upset. It's gotta happen. Anyway, I'm going into this surgery just like I did all the rest of them; with a positive attitude and knowing that there will be many prayers said and sent up on my behalf.
There are a few things that I have been thinking about since talking with my surgeon about the hernia repair. This surgery will be pretty extensive. The first thing he asked me was if I was a smoker. Then, he talked about how people who smoke do not heal after having the type of surgery that I am having. This was a WOW moment for me. Smoking isn't worth it. It restricts healing. Can you imagine being 41 years old and knowing that there was a surgery that could extend the years you have with your family, and because you are a smoker, not being able to have that life extending surgery? So, if you smoke or love someone who does, encourage them to stop. Eventually, their life WILL depend on it.
I have some more things to say so I will post another blog update this weekend.
Today, my friend and assistant, Gladys Williams, retired. She was a great assistant and a fantastic friend. Gladys has impacted so many children in her 20 year career. Truly, she will be missed at WPS. Congratulations, my friend.
For those who don't know, I have been diagnosed with a large ventral hernia. I will be having it fixed at Vidant on Friday, June 29th. I was crushed when I found out that yet again I would be having an invasive surgery. After a few days of being down and upset, I realized that there really is no need to be upset. It's gotta happen. Anyway, I'm going into this surgery just like I did all the rest of them; with a positive attitude and knowing that there will be many prayers said and sent up on my behalf.
There are a few things that I have been thinking about since talking with my surgeon about the hernia repair. This surgery will be pretty extensive. The first thing he asked me was if I was a smoker. Then, he talked about how people who smoke do not heal after having the type of surgery that I am having. This was a WOW moment for me. Smoking isn't worth it. It restricts healing. Can you imagine being 41 years old and knowing that there was a surgery that could extend the years you have with your family, and because you are a smoker, not being able to have that life extending surgery? So, if you smoke or love someone who does, encourage them to stop. Eventually, their life WILL depend on it.
I have some more things to say so I will post another blog update this weekend.
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