Mobilizing the troops
There is no question. I have the most amazing friends and family one could possibly have.
Since I started spreading the word of my upcoming surgery, everyone has sprung into action. I have family high-tailing it into town — Hubby's mom, my dad with whom I'm slightly estranged (where the heck does that stand now?), my fabulous sister, Hubby's fabulous sister. I also have friends trying to make plans to drive in so I'm not bored, and they are even pledging to bring DVDs and play Trivial Pursuit. And I have more friends and otherwise-unknown blog readers posting messages of encouragement (Thank you so much! I truly appreciate them!)
And I even have a theme song.
Thanks to one of my bestest friends Clare, iTunes delivered to me the gift of Janis Joplin's "Piece of my Heart." As Clare put it, it's an excellent "kicking heart surgery's ass" theme song.
The Christmas after my mom died, Clare made me a CD that I still treasure. I always made sure I had it with me — that is, until I downloaded it into my iPod. It was titled "Comfort and Joy," and included songs Clare felt would get me through my grief. She also got this newest recommendation right — I definitely need to kick some heart surgery ass.
Meanwhile, I'm just getting everything in order for my mandated vacation from work. If anyone wants to visit (probably best to limit it to only those of you I actually know), you're more than welcome. I won't be allowed to drive for six weeks, so you'll know where to find me!
Since I started spreading the word of my upcoming surgery, everyone has sprung into action. I have family high-tailing it into town — Hubby's mom, my dad with whom I'm slightly estranged (where the heck does that stand now?), my fabulous sister, Hubby's fabulous sister. I also have friends trying to make plans to drive in so I'm not bored, and they are even pledging to bring DVDs and play Trivial Pursuit. And I have more friends and otherwise-unknown blog readers posting messages of encouragement (Thank you so much! I truly appreciate them!)
And I even have a theme song.
Thanks to one of my bestest friends Clare, iTunes delivered to me the gift of Janis Joplin's "Piece of my Heart." As Clare put it, it's an excellent "kicking heart surgery's ass" theme song.
The Christmas after my mom died, Clare made me a CD that I still treasure. I always made sure I had it with me — that is, until I downloaded it into my iPod. It was titled "Comfort and Joy," and included songs Clare felt would get me through my grief. She also got this newest recommendation right — I definitely need to kick some heart surgery ass.
Meanwhile, I'm just getting everything in order for my mandated vacation from work. If anyone wants to visit (probably best to limit it to only those of you I actually know), you're more than welcome. I won't be allowed to drive for six weeks, so you'll know where to find me!
posted by Kristen at 12:49 PM
4 Comments:
Somehow Rachel found your blog. I'm actually laughing, because I remember when you told me about a couple of your friends blogging. That was three years ago, and I had no idea what you were talking about. Now, I have one, and I'm obsessed with it!
You have such a good attitude about this upcoming surgery. You're young and energetic, so you should come through it fine. Did I see a Trivial Pursuit mention there again? ;-) Talk to ya soon.
Best of luck, Kristen.
Your former coworker, Melissa W.
***praying for you***
Rachel C. from SBend
Best wishes.
Heather T. from SBT.
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