Today is Monday, August 25th, and in less than 2 hours, I will be checking into the hospital for final preparations. Surgery is slated for 7am tomorrow. The next series of emails on this blog will be from my brother, providing updates on the surgery as they are provided to the family.
Two final thoughts before I sign off for a few days:
- I'm surprised that I am still feeling relatively calm about the impending process. I guess it's because I have done everything in my control (picking the best surgeon and hospital I could find, staying in relatively good shape, etc.), and everything after this point is largely out of my control (other than my attitude/outlook). No sense in worrying about things not in my control.
- I'm surprised (actually stunned) at the level of support that my family has received during this process. Offers to watch Lauren, cook dinner, or simply be available at any time for support have been numerous and sometimes from unexpected sources. We've been very lucky to cross paths with so many quality people over our years.
Take care everyone and thanks again.
Jason
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Smiths, I would like to say a prayer for you.
Dear God, You know all things, You are all things. Lord, thank You for blessing Jason with his positive, healthy attitude the days leading up to his surgery. I ask that you embrace the surgeon the entire team that will be treating Jason. Dear Lord, please be with Jason, holding his hand, so that he can feel your presence during the procedure. I ask that with your other hand, you guide the surgeon's, to ensure a complete success. I ask that the peace of the Holy Spirit be felt in Tricia, Lauren, family and friends while they await the completion of the surgery. Lord, through You, all is possible. We love You and thank you for hearing my prayer, in Your Son, Jesus' name. Amen
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