Sunday, over doing it, and yeah.

So I am going to be doing the 1 day to mason event next Saturday, I am pretty excited, I can’t explain it, but it seems like the next logical step for me. Today, after spending most of the day yesterday in bed, I decided to go to Barnes and Noble to find a book Read More…

first night home post surgery

first night home, wasn’t so bad. i had a friend come over in the evening to make sure i was situated, at about 10 he left, and i went to sleep. pain control was pretty good, still a little rough getting out of bed.  ok so its really rough getting out of bed. today, will Read More…

Friday, Surgery day +1

yesterday was my surgery, took 2 hours, and then a couple in recovery.  My usual slow wake up, and a little nausea.  This I believe might just be how i wake up from anesthesia, in a bit of pain today, and some numbness in my thigh and groin, this is to be expected as they Read More…

Wednesday, the day before

well here it is, the night before the big day, a few final things to do before I go to sleep tonight, and then tomorrow its off to the U for my surgery.  I am a little nervous, only because there are a lot of unknowns, and some risks, there is a lot of stuff Read More…

the Final COUNTDOWN

t-minus 48hours my last day of work for awhile, I have met with IT regarding the Integration System, I will be meeting with some folks at 9 to take care of something that has been long over due.  My office and the store room have been cleaned, and by and large we are ready to Read More…

6 Days.. (Chris)

Well here I am, less than a week from surgery.. a little concerned i guess, mostly just want to get there and get done with it. Saw my Doctor today, we talked about my surgery, and my recovery. initially I had thought I was going to be back to work in 6-8 weeks, evidently I’ll Read More…

6 Days (from the Wife)

We are so blessed with so many friends and allies as we go through this adventure. Many want to be helpful, asking what they can do. For now, we don’t know: How Chris will feel after his surgery We are expecting a resurfacing and partial replacement, but more significant work could be done if more Read More…

8 Days

day 3 of stomach bug, I’m feeling a great deal better, I am a little miffed that this illness has pretty much taken me out of commission for the week, I will be at work 1 day this week, and then 2 days next week. The Go Fund Me is going really well and I Read More…

9 days, short post

woke up felt like shit, went to work, got sent home, went to the doctor, I have the Stomach Flu. 9 days till surgery, pretty much gonna burn my vacation time dealing with this whole mess even before I am “out” and I am still in awe of the great people who are supporting me Read More…