Had a great relaxing Thanksgiving at The Nail last week. Everyone brought something to the "pot luck" meal of the year. Food and football...perfect. It was a fun day for everyone, except the turkey. Knox had fun banging the silverware, and Coop had fun "shaking it out" (see video).


Smile, today could be your last.

As you may or may not know, I had my second lung operation last Thursday. With today being Monday, I am only a couple of days out. The surgery was not as horrible as the one that I had done in August, but any way you slice it (no pun intended)it still hurts and leaves you feeling pretty sore. Anyway, I am hoping that this is the last battle in the war for a long time, and that I can comfortably enjoy the time I have left with Cooperman and Mr. Knox.

Things that I learned or re-learned in the hospital:

Health should never be taken for granted.

Foley catheters really, really suck.

The health care system needs a major overhaul.

Don't ask, just bring the pain medicine.

If someone invents a better remote control for hospitals, you will be a millionaire.

Hospital food is the worst.

I know my name and birthday, please don't ask again.

Justin Bieber...who?

There are some hot nurses at The Clinic. (I'm just sayin').

Apparently America is infatuated with a 12 year old boy with a magic wand. I don't get it.

Drain tubes really suck. (Only one "really" here because foley's deserve two "really's").

Two IV's in my hands doing nothing. Is that really necessary?

Don't drop off breakfast at 9:00 and expect me to be done at 11:00 when there are 20 people coming and going during those two hours.

I walked the floor at 2:30 Friday night. Didn't see anyone until lap three. Weird.

Why does it take 1/2 a day to get discharged?

As I said earlier, I would do it all again tomorrow if it meant more time with Coop and Mr. Knox. I love you.



Pics from Halloween:













Smile, today could be your last.