WE are so blessed, lucky and just down right happy to be back in our
home. We are now near Advance and
Mocksville, NC. today will be the Pre-op appointments to talk to the anesthesiologist
and the surgeon in Durham. The surgeon is on staff at Duke, she did the
last implant. Sherry finds it hard to believe that I am looking forward
to it. I am a pretty optimistic kind of guy.
Naturally there is always danger in a major operation. Yeah I know, drilling thru your skull ain't no little
'thang'. I have been made aware that in the area where they drill, the nerves
that control that side of your face runs there. I could
be paralyzed on that side of my face with the drill in the wrong
place, among many other little things. Of course I trust Dr. Tucci, she may be a small lady but very smart and
talented.
After we arrived at the RV Park, Sherry
fixed her famous fish stew. WE ate and went for a 4 mile walk. This area is
steeped in American History. Daniel Boone was born in Pennsylvania and his
family later moved to this area of NC. Dan'l's dad, Squire Boone, was given a
grant of 640 acres around here. Daniel spent 20+ yrs in NC much of it
here on the Yadkin River. Our walk took us thru a couple miles of woods
down to the Yadkin River. As we walked I was thinking Daniel had hunted
in this area. I knew he had canoed this area of the Yadkin.
I am amazed at myself.
History was something historians were interested in, to write about. But
since I have finally grown up, Sherry and I have took pride in learning from
going, seeing, touching and walking where: George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Davy Crockett, Generals Lee and Grant, Abraham Lincoln,
Buchanan, FDR, Lewis & Clark and so many others have walked, talked, labored
and where some died.
When we realize the
enormity of what those pioneers faced to give us what we have today, we feel
very small. They gave us a great country. In my opinion, the greatest in
the world. The building of a country sounds exciting until you think, when they
needed flour, salt, tea or coffee they could not go to Walmart.
I haven't mentioned it in a long time, but
I do appreciate you taking the time to read this drivel. You have lots more you
could be doing, so thanks for stopping by. I do read and appreciate your
comments, positive or negative.
Nite Shipslog
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6 comments:
Will be good to have the second surgery behind you :)
So true of those who pioneered our country; they faced tremendous hardships yet continued on!
betty
I am praying things will go well. God can take the Dr's hand and put it in the right place. I am saying a prayer that everything will go good. GOD is in control and knows how important this operation is.
Love you Brother..
Sister
You should read 1776 by David McCullah. It is a remarkable book about our country before it became America. It's a fluke that every thing clicked otherwise we'd be having tea in the afternoons wiht biscuits (and I don't mean the kind we eat with sausage and eggs.)
R
I do love history and visiting historic places too. I've not seen all the places you have but Ohio does have quite a few too. I'll be praying all goes well with that 2nd implant. It's wonderful that you have this opportunity.
(Working backwards here!)
Growing up, I never did care much for history; yet, I find your narratives fascinating. Betcha I'd have had straight A's if you'd become an educator.
As always, sending prayers your direction for another successful surgery!
Saying a little prayer for you, Sherry and the doctor.
yum...Fish stew. Never had any but it sounds delicious!
Blessings
Lisa
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