8 a.m., Tuesday
Just before they wheeled her off to the O.R. , Laura asked how surgeons can stay focused and alert for a nine-hour surgery. This is where we learned what they tell 'em in medical school: "Sleep is a luxury you can learn to live without."
Having woken up at 4 a.m. to day I'm not so sure.
In pre-op we met a profusion of doctors, nurses, medical students and, I think, some guy off the street who was looking for his lost schnauzer. This is as big and as scary an operation as we thought but everyone radiated confidence and competence, promising to take good care of Laura. I think she's in very good hands.
Laura remined me to include this quote from the message board of a church in our neighborhood: Worry ends where faith begins.
Send your good thoughts our way and keep on the sunny side.
Marty
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Hi Marty,
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know that I'm thinking about you and Laura from Up in Michigan. I'm drawing on the power of the Michigania gods as we speak. Hope the sun is shining in Ann Arbor, too. Love, That Other Laura
Marty,
ReplyDeleteJim and I have you in our thoughts. It is a year since our very successful adventure at the U of M hospital. We wish laura a smooth surgery and a very speedy recovery. Love, Linda and Jim
Dottie's and my love and prayers are with you both. And, Marty-the-journalist, keep up your strength, and thanks for the reports.
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