One year ago today, I underwent and survived open heart surgery. Today is my surgiversary. Instead of dedicating this post to where I am today (if you're interested, check out my post from earlier this month http://melissanam2227.blogspot.com/2010/10/better-luck-next-time.html ), I want to dedicate this post to my family and friends who helped me GET to where I am today.
To all who sent up a prayer, well wish, or positive thought on my behalf, thank you. To those who accompanied my family and I to the hospital and stayed throughout the surgery, thank you. To all who sent me cards, flowers and care packages, who called to give me reassurance and strength beforehand, during my hospital stay and recovery, and to those who still call "just to check in on me", thank you. To those who made or bought Jason and I meals, and those who came to keep me company when I was bed bound and bored, thank you. To those who have lent a shoulder to lean/cry on, who have listened to me when I just needed to talk, who have reminded me time and again that I am strong, that I am a survivor and that I am meant to be here, thank you. To those who have told me my scars are beautiful, that although I may feel changed on the inside, I am still me on the outside, thank you. To all who have made me smile even when (no, especially when) I felt like crying, thank you. For all of the love you all have given and shown, thank you, thank you, thank you. You will never know how much I appreciate each and every one of you for loving me just the way I am.
A special thank you to my parents, because I know watching their only child go through this was a hauntingly scary, challenging mess to say the very least. And to my husband, who is the reason I am sane (well, relatively) today and my inspiration for putting one foot in front of the other each and every day; he has been there from day one when everyone else went home, when everyone else could deal with my fear, pain and emotions in shifts, he was always there, right by my side. I love you.
I have come a long way, it's true. October 29, 2009 - October 29, 2010 has been one hell of a ride. I thank you from the very bottom of my heart for being there for me, no matter how big or small the gesture. It all meant so much and I am one lucky, blessed young woman for having you all in my life. Here's to many more (hopefully healthy!) years ahead!
7 comments:
Woooo hooo! Congrats Melissa, we're so glad you're here!
I love you so much! I'm so proud of your strength through all you've gone through!
Beautiful post Melissa. You are so loved by all of us. It was definitely proven by the turnout at the hospital and everything you said here so eloquently. That just goes to show how special and loved you are by us. I agree, Jason is the most wonderful young man I know and we love him dearly. He is your rock and together, you can do ANYTHING.
Love to both.
Your Dad
Congratulations, Melissa! You are truly blessed to have so many loved ones in your life to help you through the tough times.
What a beautiful message. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. You are an inspiration, cheesy as that sounds. :)
Very beautiful post, Melissa! While it makes me sad that we lost touch over the years and I wasn't able to be there for you during such a difficult time, I'm so happy that we have reconnected on FaceBook! Now we'll always be connected and there for each other during good and bad times.. Hopefully only GOOD from now on!!!
I love you Big!
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