Getting close now.......

Things are stating to take shape. Just two more full days and I will be joining all of you on the losing side. I can't say whether I am excited or not. I don't feel like a kid at Christmas. I feel like a kid about to go to the dentist, if that makes any sense. There is still so much I want to do but there is no way to get it all done. Guess DH will have to do it. I still need to pack myself and my kids. Oh yeah, can't forget DH too. For all of you that have had their surgery by Dr. H., have your spouses been able to stay with you in the hospital room? If not, DH is going to be really cold in the truck!!! OHHHH, I can't believe it is almost here. A year worth of fighting and waiting and fighting and waiting and fighting (well, you get the point) for this one day. What a wonderful Christmas present!!! I can not wait to meet you Julia. We will be at the hospital probably before 6. We are leaving Ft. Leonard Wood at about 1 in the morning, to allow time for weather and the unexpected. Can we say butterflies?!?!?

Kat, I know you are anxious and I think you described it perfectly about being like going to the dentist. But remember when it is done you will have a big beautiful smile because you are on the losers bench. The rooms are small at Bothwell on the floor you will be on. If your husband needs someplace to lay down they will be able to find something for him.If not I will make arraingments and stay at my sisters (next door to me) and he can have full run of my apartment for the nite. We will make sure he doesn't freeze especially since a popsicle can't drive you home!!I am going to be up early Saturday morning anyway for the parade. You can decide when you all are here.And remember it may not feel like Christmas for you but what about hubby See you Friday early. JULIA

I'm so excited for you. Do you mean Dr. Hornbostel when you say Dr. H? He was my doctor. I had surgery on Oct. 10, 2005. He is an incredible surgeon. My prayers and God's blessings are with you. Karen