I was in the hospital for two weeks. My husband was completely rock solid and by my side the entire time. He seriously slept next to me every night, held my hand, and stayed there all day. He didn't want to leave to eat or shower or feed the dog, but he had to. The rest of my family came to see me when they could, fighting around work schedules, general goings on with life, and other family things. My grandparents from California sent a gift up from the gift shop. Not sure if that's allowed, but I loved it and it made me cry. In addition to all that I had so many visitors, it really made me feel the love.
One girl I need to mention is one who I used to work with over a year ago at American Eagle Outfitters. I was feeling extremely down one night and sent out a text to a few people. I asked for prayers, positive vibes anything anyone could spare a little of to help me through the pain and fear I was feeling. A day later she showed up in my hospital room bearing gifts. She brought me gifts so personalized and so me that I cried. She remembered favorite foods, favorite drinks, the fact that I had gone cruelty free, my nickname from working there and my favorite colors. It was so great. I didn't realize that someone knew me so well and cared so much to do something like that.
The next thing I need to mention is giving. While being in the hospital and surgery is stressful enough, the next stressful thing is realizing how much work you've missed and the anticipation of all the bills. Soon I'll have all my regular bills from car insurance to phone, car payment to credit card and now a shiny new hospital bill. I can't wait (sense the tone). I'm already stressing and I know that's not good for me. I can't really help it. It's already plaguing my mind and nightmares. However, everyone has been telling me not to stress about it, that it's inconvenient but a necessary evil. I know they're right. However, I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was concerned about falling behind. This friend text me back almost right away and told me that if I needed anything to let them know since they would be getting their tax return soon. Now this friend is somewhat down on their luck. I won't get into the details out of respect for their privacy but it meant so much for them to offer.
You guys all have no idea how much you mean to me. How much your positivity helps me. How much you have all changed my life and made me better from being there. I love you and consider you all family.
Special Thanks and so much love goes to: Clayton Latz, Susan Tuzik, Johnny Lasswell, Debbie Langley, Tony Langley, Linda Tuzik, Heather Nickle, Terry Nickle, Aaron Nickle, Sharon and Jim, Jenn, Kat, Kim, Mary, James, Jack'ee, Gaby, Armando, Alex, Eli, Steph, Joanie and Wilbur, All my family, friends and loved ones who visited, text, called, prayed, thought about or sent positive vibes my way. I love you.
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