Thanks so much everyone,i mean that. I hesitated to even say anything about it,but i decided to go ahead and share it. Why? I dunno,guess i've felt a good bit of friendship and camaraderie here and I really enjoy hanging out here. I think chef said "it's kinda like the local watering hole where you stop in and hang out and everyone knows each other". I like and appreciate that.I sure as heck am NOT seeking any sympathy or ....(shudder)...pity. It's kinda funny when i talk to some different people(drs,nurses,endless healthcare types) and they always ask how I "feel" about what my accident and are always surprised about my attitude and how i "feel" about it.
Well...I'm happy.I'm glad i'm alive and relieved mostly that the suffering and pure hell my wife and son went through is over,well the roughest part anyway(fingers crossed here). I have no memory of pitts. I have to say something here about my wife(melissa). She was with me EVERY day i was in the hospital,3 mos in pitts. and 8 in WHC,i think she missed 3 or 4 days out of that. Out of everything that has happened/happening,it pains me the most that they are having to go through this,but this brings me up to perhaps the most important points and those are the positives and those are the only ones that count,right? hehe.
First and foremost is the absolutely positively change in M and I's relationship. We used to bicker quite often and it was almost ALWAYS over some stupid shit that we would always look back and laugh about a day later. It was always just a case of "pig-headedness" on both our parts. Don't get me wrong,we've always loved each other,just a case of complacency i suppose.
-I want to share one here real quick and see if something similar might have ever applied to you and yours.We had a 2 hr long screaming match at dinner and after. Why? Because it was revealed i put a couple tsps of real sugar in the green beans when cooking them. I cooked 'em that way for 20 yrs. See how absolutely absurd that sounds? Please be aware and I really speak from experience here,love and appreciate what you have. Pick your battles and you'll find 99% of them are worthless and the other 1% can be reasonably resolved. We've had about 3 or 4 "disagreements" since i've been out. As a matter of fact we almost always say 'love you sweetie" or some other endearment to each other,and mean it. This example was one of probably 1000's over 21 yrs.
Secondly and pretty important is i quit smoking. If it weren't for this,pretty sure i never could. I still have cravings now,especially after a big ole' steak dinner or having an ice cold beer. It's not the physical need just the routine i miss i suppose. Funny when i get asked "so about when did you quit smoking? Answer is easy, November 27th 2009,around 10 pm. Always get a surprised look
Third is that this mass on my kidney was found now and not later. I have to admit that i was pretty angry when the urologist first informed us about taking it out but it is definitely better it was now rather than later.I know for a fact i was cancer free last fall so quick detection is a good thing
"got to nip it in the bud andy! Nip it!, right now andy! Nip it!"
Wow,i've rambled on here. Sorry everybody,didn't mean to get so personal but if what i've shared with you guys is helpful at all,it's worth it. Thanks again everyone for the reply's and see ya soon.
JOHN
PS,No you cant have my gym set and yes i'd love to have an ipad now and yes eveything's gonna be cool
