Sunday, March 29, 2009

Looking Forward

Been awhile since I've blogged but Kay has done a great job. Thanks for the cards, calls, emails, blog comments. They're great to read.

Looking forward, 11 days to go until surgery if we stay on course. They'll be a 10 day hospital stay, then back to KC if all goes well.

Dr Nichols is a master at what he does. You can tell by the way he wraps himself around every detail of the surgery. It was a real treat to listen to the various possibilities we could run into. It made me feel more secure.

I remain grateful for the things I do have, the people, the home, the periods of serenity. Sometimes I feel like I'm watching the second hand on the clock. But if I can stay focused that this is just another day and it will come to an end and I'm one day closer to surgery, then I can settle down and do whatever is next.

13 comments:

  1. We're right there with you, Jayme. Love you.

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  2. Prayers, positive thoughts, and lots of love are firing your way from Arkansas...early and often!!!

    Scott, A.J. & the gang

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  3. Jayme--Its great that you'll be under the watch and care of a great surgeon and the world's top hospital. Kimberly and I have been thinking and talking about you a lot...hang in there tortuga!Tom

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  4. It's great to hear from you Jayme. You have battled courageously, just as I would have expected. The end is near, hang in there. Many thoughts and prayers will continue from this end.

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  5. I can't imagine the trial you are going through, Jayme, but I know I will love to hear your insights into the struggle, when you come out the other side. That loud sound you hear is everybody cheering for you.

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  6. Hey Bro, great to talk to you, I have missed your voice! You must be getting stonger seeing you are able to blog, keep on blogging or is that trucking? Lets us know how much snow you got the day I talked to you, I do miss the snow, just not shoveling it. I guess I will just have to stuggle through these rough winters here in Georgia, don't even own a snow shovel! See ya later #6

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  7. Jayme,
    Thanks for writing. Great to hear your strength is returning. You are spring, turning the tilt of our world toward the green. And we were cold -- we appreciate it!
    Gratefully,
    Bill

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  8. I love you, Dad!! Can't wait to see you in Minnesota for the surgery that you are gonna dominate :) Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way in Kansas. Miss you, Reesing, Kay, Grace and Sam (in that order).

    Caro

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  9. Chris McCandless is your new hero i bet!
    love you daddy.

    Gracie

    p.s.-- and you can still beat mom at the wii :)

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  10. Jayme, You are in my thoughts as I help Amanda recover from her surgery. It is nice to see her smiling without pain and I know that you will get there as well. It has been a battle but you are almost at the end of long suffering and you will again enjoy your life with family and friends and your many interests.
    We love you and send you with lots of encouragement, how can you miss with so many people behind you. We are there for you K, A,C, S, G and (yes)R!!!! Jane

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  11. Sending many positive thoughts and prayers your way, Jayme! Take care, Lori

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  12. Jayme,
    As I think about you preparing to go north for your surgery, I remember what I heard a preacher say in a sermon: "If you are a Christian you are always being followed." That also applies to a spiritual leader like you. You've got a lot of people who are behind you all the way.
    Love,
    Bill

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