Another Chapter In Our Journey

We had planned to spend some time at Disney World this past week since the huge crowds would be gone, but it’s just been too darn cold with overnight lows in the 20’s! (OK, so it’s not as bad as our northern friends, but if we wanted that weather we wouldn’t be in central Florida!) Otherwise not much has happened this week other than meeting friends Richard and Shelley for breakfast at Bob Evans on Wed. and having dinner with Paul and Anne at Boston Lobster Feast Fri. night.

However, we thought we’d go ahead and post a short entry anyway as this will probably be the last one for a couple of weeks. You may remember that several months ago we talked about surgery for my Crohn’s disease and that time is now fast approaching. For those who may not know, the stricture in my colon has resulted from scarring over the years from inflammation during Crohn’s flare-ups at the site of the surgery performed a little more than 21 years ago. The opening has gotten increasingly smaller, basically pen hole size now, and if not careful, a blockage could occur at any time requiring emergency surgery. By having the surgery done as a non-emergency, the surgeon has a clean environment and there’s less chance of infection. The idea is that cutting out this narrowed area will basically give me a clean slate. This is by no means a cure, just another form of treatment. So bright and early Wed. morning I’ll be admitted into the hospital and will be there 4 – 7 days. Recovery will be about 4 – 6 weeks. I’m hoping to feel like being on the computer by next weekend and will plan on doing a short entry after I’m released from the hospital to let everyone know how I am. So until then keep smiling, stay warm, and say a prayer for me.