As most now know, I am facing open heart surgery on August 6th to replace my aortic valve. Although I have known for 4 years that this day would eventually come, the day seems to be approaching at a rapid pace. To support the inquiries of so many great friends and family members I have created this blog with the purpose of providing an update on my surgery and recovery. Comments are encouraged! "Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief."
Monday, August 2, 2010
15 kids, 5 adults & 1 dog!!!
Well...today is Jason's 14th birthday!!! That means that tomorrow is Jerry's 44th birthday & we are going to have another busy day. For tonight...just a few days away from surgery...when everyone should be relaxing & tranquil...we are anything but that!!! We had a spur of the moment urge to invite 15 kids to our house to celebrate Jason's birthday!!! They have spent the evening playing laser tag & now on their way home to enjoy pizza & two amazing chocolate cakes courtesy of, none other than, Jerry Garland!!! After that they will spend the night...but first they will probably take a midnight swim in the lake & play air soft guns in the woods lol We are probably not the typical pre-open heart surgery family. We are trying to stay positive because you can't stop living & you can't stop enjoying life. God is with us & we are confident that He will be with us every step of the way!!! So for tonight...we are celebrating in true Garland style...& Jerry is always the life of the party & that will never change. Nite all :))
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