Well folks, we did it! We made it through three surgeries in three weeks. I'm really surprised at how well Shannon has done. I know that I have given him a hard time through my blog about how bad of a patient he is, but truthfully, he isn't all that bad. Anybody who knows Shannon, knows that he can be a little high maintenance at times, but seriously- I think he has earned a "trooper" badge in my book. In fact, I think I've earned one too. I'm not sure I know too many people who would be so patient through something like this.
Last night on the way to Louisville, we stopped at Rafferty's in Bowling Green to eat dinner. After we got back in the car to finish the drive, I felt a little sad. I know it sounds weird, but I'm kind of sad that this whole ordeal is coming to an end. For the last three Wednesday's, Shannon and I have basically had a "date night." Some may not think it's that big of a deal to stop and have dinner with their husband, but we rarely get a night to ourselves that's child-free. I think I can count on one hand the times that we've had that chance. So there ya go, selfishly, I've enjoyed part of this journey because I have been able to have a kid-free dinner with my husband.
Another sadness I realized today is that we have become very friendly with several of the staff at the hospital. I know you all will be so surprised that Shannon made friends with everyone we came in contact with, but the staff at the hospital was truly one of a kind. I must tell you their names, just because if anyone from Norton Brownsboro reads this, they'll know how much we appreciated them. Wilma was the waiting-room-one-of-a-kind-nicest-lady-I-ever met person; Mary was the absolute best about getting Shannon ready for surgery especially because she kept him laughing (or maybe he kept her laughing) prior to go time; Ann was the best pre-surgery nurse who tortured (not really) Shannon by inserting his I.V. and asking all the fun questions; and then there's Jason who was so kind post-op to my overly dramatic husband. I don't think we could thank you enough, and I promise Shannon will be by to share with you the results of his surgery. Of course I can't end this paragraph without saying another "thank-you" to Dr. Todd Shanks. Thank you for giving my husband the opportunity to find some normalcy again.
Before surgery today, Wilma (the receptionist in the waiting room) came to tell me we had visitors. I had no earthly idea who it could be. About a month ago, Shannon sang in Lawrenceburg, KY for Pastor Rick Clark. Donnie and Shirley are a part of that church. Today, they took time out of their day to stop by and pray for Shannon and just visit before surgery. It was such a blessing to our day. Thank you both for coming by this morning. It really meant a lot.
With all of that being said, I am truly happy that this over. It's been a LONG three weeks for me, and I know it's been even longer for Shannon. Shannon's heading back out on the road this weekend (with a little help of course) and I know he is more than ready to sing again. I will tell you he has kept his voice in shape by singing for the entire operating room the last two weeks.
Well, I guess that's about it for now. I can't end without saying "thanks" to all of our Veterans today. Thanks for your service and sacrifices!
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