Three times, amazingly.
I had lunch today with my friend Laurie from fellowship. The conversation covered such pleasant mealtime topics as draining chest tubes, stool softeners, and Foley catheters. I couldn't help but notice that our waiter began to give us a great deal of space as the meal progressed.
Laurie's in a position to talk about this because she's had 3 open-heart surgeries and a monumentally difficult course. I won't summarize her story, because she's written about it extensively. Indeed, I've brazenly ripped off her blog, from the style to the title. Like me, she's a private person, but her story has helped me and I'm sure it's helped others. Keep her in your thoughts if you would. She's still fighting it.
Sorry to be a copycat, Laurie. And thanks.
Take care,
Michael
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Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I can only take it as a compliment! Besides, why re-invent the wheel?!
And now I have the perfect phrase for a dating profile: Can discuss draining chest tubes, stool softners and foley catheters in a public venue with ease.... THAT should get every guy's attention!
This is a huge, big deal. But it is, ultimately, do-able. Although keep the copy cat part to just one surgery, OK?
Laurie
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