A second chance - My silly and philosophical look at the cure for Colitis

Countdown thoughts till my Oct 29 2009 surgery where I will be disemboweled to "cure" me of Crohn's/Colitis. My large intestine will be removed.

Memories can be short lived. My hope is that this blog will be a useful tool after surgery, to help me and others remember how challenging things were prior to surgery. To help us appreciate having a "second chance" and keep things in perspective despite a changed body image and new challenges.

Monday, February 15, 2010

My Valentine!

Thank you for putting up with me waking you at night as I would get up every 2 hours to run to the bathroom.

Thank you for putting up with the time I spent on prednisone and how I didn't want you to be near me. And how I couldn't tolerate any noise or talking from you.

Thank you for putting up with my using an MP3 player and blackberry to fall back asleep and lighting up your side of the room

Thank you for putting up with my yelling when I was in pain

Thank you for not holding a grudge against me for not being there for you and not spending so much time with you

Thank you for putting up with my months in the hospital and how I almost didn't make it ... twice

I love you baby bird!