My Last Post before surgery

[Darryl's heart]

Hi Everyone,

This will be my last post prior to surgery. First...Happy Easter to everyone. I just want you to know that I do thank each and everyone of you which have posted responses to me. I figure that with Easter coming and getting prepared for travels, that I will have little time to write except for now. We're most likely leaving early evening Tuesday.

There is not doubt that I have a calm nervousness about my surgery on Wednesday. I'm not frantic, but just a little on edge. There sure are a lot of thoughts that run through your mind as most of you that have been there know. I have all of my personal things in order (done for weeks). Easter with family this year will certainly seem to have more meaning than other years. It's truly amazing how we travel through life taking it for granted until something tragic comes our way. And, then you seem to understand just how precious it is. But then somehow, ever so slowly, the everyday life turmoils and the rush somehow bring you back to where you were before...the moments before the tragic. I try everyday since I have found out my condition to make an effort not to just take life for granted. I've been trying to live better, treat all that I come in contact better and just enjoy life more.

I will try and get someone to post something in the Post Surgery forum, once I'm done. But if not, I promise I will post something as soon as I get home. I'm sorry in advance for making you all wait so long to hear word.

I'm walking in there with Psalm 138 on my mind. Well... , I'll see you on the other side.

 

[Ross]

Good Luck Darryl and you know we'll all be praying and waiting for news.

The hardest part is still walking through the doors when you get there. Go forth knowing we walk through them with you. It's a wild ride, but soon it'll be a thing of the past. I'm sure you'll be even more intune with what is and isn't important in life afterwards.

Again, good luck and God Bless.

 

[bvdr]

God Bless you, Darryl. See you on the other side.

 

[hensylee]

you'd not be normal if you were not 'uneasy'. The unknown is always unsettling. You will go in with confidence at the last minute, I'll bet. We will be thinking of you as you wander on up the mountain. Think I may have said it to you before but if not, then.....GODSPEED

 

[Karlynn]

Darryl, we'll be thinking of, and praying for, you. Wishing you the very best outcome for your surgery.

 

[gadgetman]

Darryl,

Good luck on your "trip" and we will all be waiting on the other side. I didn't get to "walk thru those doors", I got a ride in a wheelchair . And I wasn't "kicking and screaming" .

Prayers and good thoughts are coming your way. Keep us posted on your successful surgery and progress. Don't become a stranger.

May God Bless,

Danny

 

[Phyllis]

Best wishes, Daryl- we'll be here waiting for all GOOD news!

 

[tobagotwo]

When you get there, concentrate on your feet to walk through the door. In short, it can help to concentrate on anything other than what is going on. Sleepwalk through it, if necessary.

Believe it or not, the hospital I was in has a policy that allows a favored dog or cat to come in and spend time with its master if his/her condition is suitable. My dog spent a few hours in my hospital room the night before surgery. Of course, she had to have a bath first, and I don't think she was very keen on the place, but it was really neat to see her for a while.

Peace may find you before the surgery. Surprisingly, a fair number of us have found that. Suddenly, you're on a Zen plane, before they've even had a chance to give you any drugs.

We'll be waiting to hear from you, and you will be in our thoughts.

Best wishes,

 

[geebee]

Darryl,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will be out in force on Wednesday. You are right in that this is a perfect time of year to prepare yourself to put everything in God's (and the surgeon, too) hands. You have the lovely weekend to spend with your family.

May this weekend, the celebrations tomorrow and your family give you peace.

Best of luck and God bless.

 

[Marguerite53]

Good luck!!

Good luck!!

Darryl.

Good luck!! Good luck!! Can't wait to hear your success story! I'll be thinking of you wednesday!

Marguerite

 

[Debrinha GT]

You WILL MAKE it!!

You WILL MAKE it!!

Hi Darry, I want to wish you all the best for your big day, and You can be sure that you'll also be in my prayers and thoughts. See you on the other side of the mountain. Take care and God be with you.
Débora

 

[Granbonny]

Darryl

Darryl

You will be fine...Believe me.. I just celebrated my 3rd Ann of my surgery. I am doing great and you will, too. Bonnie

 

[KathyH]

Darryl,
Happy Easter. Enjoy your time with your family & friends. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers Wednesday. It will be such a relief when the surgery is over. Everyone says waiting is the worst, and it is. Please have someone post for you. Your VR family will feel better when we hear all about it.
Kathy H

 

[Guest]

It's truly amazing how we travel through life taking it for granted until something tragic comes our way. And, then you seem to understand just how precious it is. But then somehow, ever so slowly, the everyday life turmoils and the rush somehow bring you back to where you were before...the moments before the tragic. I try everyday since I have found out my condition to make an effort not to just take life for granted. I've been trying to live better, treat all that I come in contact better and just enjoy life more.

I struggle with this just about every day.

Like all of us here, I understand more fully how precious life is because of my surgeries and the treatment I've received to keep me as strong and healthy as possible. But, as you noted, the everyday turmoils/rush tend to sweep us back into the "taking it for granted" stages, which frustrates me to no end . Still, I strive to not take life for granted...and keep focusing on the positive...and keep believe that people are good.

Good luck...and we'll see you on the "other side" !


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