The last two weeks have been extremely overwhelming due to the outpouring of love that has been showering upon me. I find myself gratefully emotional with every note, text, post, and picture sent my way. Today, I spent a majority tearing up with how thankful I am to have so many people care about me. The thing is, it hasn't just been my journey, it's been yours too.
I started this blog as a way to archive the process and some of my thoughts along the way. I didn't broadcast every entry because I didn't want to be that person! (You know who I mean.) Instead, I wrote and you decided to make your way over to read as your own leisure. I hope what you came across was charming, funny, and enlightening. Many of you have taken the time to send me a message or mentioned in passing that you are keeping up with this blog. I have to tell you, saying that is invaluable.
This isn't a one person journey. I couldn't get to tomorrow's surgery without all of you. You see, everyone needs a support system. I have never felt this loved in my entire life. I've never been one to handle accolades or compliments very well. For some reason, I knew that with this process, I needed to allow my heart to feel every positive thought and feeling sent my way. Without, I would be able to have gotten to where I am. In fact, so many people from all walks of life have reached out just to say they are proud of me. I'm taking people from college, high school, and elementary school whom I have only seen in the FB world.
Today, I went back through my texts and my Facebook posts, I reread some blog entries, viewed some picture albums, etc. When I open my eyes I see an audience standing on their feet in front of me, cheering me to the finish line. I need each of you to know that I am me because of you. I start this new life knowing that you are holding me up and carrying me across the finish line. What's to come, I don't know. But I promise each of you that I will do my best.
A support system like mine is how you survive! With that being said, I will need you now more than ever. In the upcoming weeks I will be on a new journey. I have been warned that post surgery you have a few days of regret. So...I'm asking for letters! Remember those? You know...hand written and with a stamp! I think it could be super sweet and help me through the upcoming weeks if there was a handwritten surprise in the mailbox. If you are so inclined, it would be awesome! Of course, there is also the new way of FB and text which is also completely and utterly welcomed! It certainly would be awesome to wake up after recovery to warm wishes. Need a topic: Share a story or memory of a time the two of us were together.
For those wanting the details:
Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital on 8th and Spruce at 8:30am!!! I'll be in at least overnight until dinner time on Wednesday. I will have a private room! As long as I'm awake, I'll be responding to messages to keep all informed. My sister knows to post on my wall when I'm out of surgery.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Here's a little Anne Marie pic to tide you over! Both of those dolls came with me to my eye surgery when I was 7 years old. I still have the tiger pillow that's in my right hand. Perhaps I'll bring it with me tomorrow.
JAMOCHA MA NERVES! Love you gurl!!!
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