Well.. Here We are.. Just 1 day before my preop testing day 10/20 at 12:30pm.. The Sun is shining brightly thru my window and I broke away from the Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys football game to come here and type a few thoughts of mine. I'am kinda using these posts like a diary of sorts I guess. I went out and purchased a camcorder since I loss my last one in Lake Erie while fishing this year. I'm kinda making like a video diary as well for myself and that others may benefit from it. My Psycharist encouraged me to do this and has indicated an interest in showing this video to other patients of his. Of course I'll offer it to my future Amos family members as I am recording my thoughts as well as each step of the process. Today as it was yesterday a great day. Yesterday some family came over to celebrate my 40th Birthday which was actually 10/16 but who wants to get together on a Thursday. During our get together a band of clowns popped out of a motorhome which just completely jump started the party with their antics. I'am very proud of myself in that I ate only a salad while everyone else had pizza and I'm not talking just any pizza.. It was "Romas" Pizza.. this pizza place is fresh from Italy and they make the best pizza in the world that was until I declared "War" on all take out restraunts. So far there have been many challenges thrown at me and with the exception of the seasonal Caramel Apple that I had one of, I met those challenges without giving it a second thought. Even now, as I look at my birthday cake that's leftover, I have no interest in it. Yesterday I had some kind of Sugar Free Jello mix. It's what I wanted. I never said.'I wish I can have cake' or anything like that. It just didn't appeal to me. My true enjoyment was just having family and friends together laughing joking by the campfire that built as I do most evenings. We talked of how I'll finally be able to get out and golf and walk the course without the cart although we always have used the carts, but just knowing I can walk will be such a great feeling and will keep me warm inside my heart. It's really not about golfing, it's about being with family and enjoying myself more. I'm sure most of you know where I'm coming from. I can go on and on about the things I'm looking forward to doing and things I miss and I probally will write more as the days go by. I hope I'm not misusing the intent of this web site as I am fairly new here "Newbie" as I like to call myself. And I know most of everyone active here is of the female persuasion but I'm sure you understand how I feel and where I'm coming from. We all are truly blessed that this web site was formed and I feel exceptionaly blessed that I found it and have formed new friendships and welcome more. I've always said "You can never have enough friends" and I believe that now more than ever. So I offer my hand to all female, male, or anyone in between, and will welcome you all with open arms and a great Michigan Smile ;O) as my newfound friends in the AMOS family. I hope this is not perceived as corny or anything. It comes from the heart and it's how I feel.
Don