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Woops, and the news (at last!)

2/28/2012

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I have to admit it's hilarious that the [previous] post with the complete lack of verbiage gets the most commentary.  I should probably learn something there, but I'm just going to be grateful for my extraordinary gift of procrastination on that one. ;)


So, here it is: 
The surgery will occur here in Oregon and on March 8.  This is "Plan A" for everyone that's been reading regularly.  I've been referring to it in jest as my "hair appointment" since they're going in through the cranium and so will have to have a clean spot to take out of my head.  Good news: I don't have to be awake during it.  Expect some cool photos as I prepare for my "terrible haircut" (the neurosurgeon's words).  Oddly enough, that reminds me that I forgot to ask her if I can get video of it so that I can add sound effects and music to it afterwards for the hilarity factor (not to mention the Youtube meme traffic!) There's so much space for musical puns and references to movies and other musical arts, not to mention a chance to try my hand at foley (definition of foley here).  mwahahahaha


While the plan is now in effect and the path ahead is more clear, I notice that I'm essentially still waiting.  Which, while I have plenty of normal life stuff to think about, do, and to otherwise occupy myself, thoughts still run into the worry realm, which lies just beyond that last tree in the forest of curiosity.  So, as I ponder the what-ifs and geez-I-hope-nots and stuff like that, I find comfort in a song that my professor in grad school introduced to me.  It's by a gal that I was previously aware of who spent a lot of her career-forming years in Kansas City, though she's from Arkanasas.  Her name is Iris DeMent and the song is "Let the Mystery Be".  I'm ready to quit worrying and start healing, thereby keeping the mystery completely intact.

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Michelle Cotton
2/29/2012 12:12:12 am

Sounds like you are keeping things in perspective, keeping spirits up and a sense of humor. I would not be doing that. I would not handle that very well at all, especially the haircut part!
Thinking of you often and I'll be sending a lot of mojo that day!
M

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Dena Nelson
2/29/2012 04:19:52 am

Just tell them to do a "buzz cut" and enjoy not having too wash you hair for a while! Or, they could do a target on your head where they will cut. Just a couple of stupid ideas! Gotta keep you sense of humor.

March 8 is close by, however I totally understand the worry and sleepless nights. Compose music, write, do whatever comforts you besides taking care of whatever business you need to take care of before you take a couple of weeks off.

I feel from your comments that relief is in the knowing your sugeon and liking her. That is totally good -- and healing in itself. Now, eat good healing food, get your whole body strong. Have some good time with your caring friends, laugh a lot and share a good time, because you will remember how good that felt and how they are such good friends and/or family when you feel "down". They will hold you up.

Call me if you want to talk, but I think you will do well. There are many others around who've gone through the same door and come out well -- you will too. Heads up! Paste the smile on and keep on keeping on! Many warm hugs to you!

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Terry Elmore
2/29/2012 09:50:07 am

Kevin, You are in our prayers. Keep good thoughts. We will be thinking of you on March 8. Love, Dan and Terry Lou

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Dan Elmore
2/29/2012 10:05:06 am

Kevin, If you're shaving your head then so will I. I'm with you every step of the way.

Although, I do shave my head almost everyday. And if I didn't shave, I wouldn't have much to show anyway. But that's not the point.

I have a differnt reason to shave now. And it's in support of you.

Maybe I should grow a beard.

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Kevin
2/29/2012 12:40:33 pm

Thanks Dan! I had a big bushy beard there for a bit, but I cut it up close again where I'm more comfortable with it (similar to what I had last time we saw each other). Keep the shine on! ;)

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Kat Elmore
3/5/2012 03:31:42 am

Hey! I've got blue and green dye left. Let's bleach your hair out and do racing stripes!

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