Spina Bifida

Birth

By pwsadmin / October 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Birth

She opened her eyes—a cold room, Bright lights shining in her eyes and over her body. She remembers going to the hospital to give birth. The doctors had put her under to deliver the baby. She can hear people talking: “Did you see his back?” “What was that? It looked like a bubble —a balloon.”…

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Journal Update 10/9/2023

By pwsadmin / October 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Journal Update 10/9/2023

Saturday, I turned 48.And for my Birthday, I took the Dawgs “Tommy and Otis” for a ride through the country.The Weather has been Beautiful for drives through the country—blue skies with a daily high of somewhere in the lower ’70s.I then ate whatever I wanted the whole day and watched some of my favorite TV…

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The New Colorectal Doctor

By pwsadmin / October 6, 2023 / Comments Off on The New Colorectal Doctor

—Health Update For Everyone Who Keeps Up with Me— Today, I was reassured that God is always in control. He even knows what you will need in the future. He’s amazing. I was amazed. After Forty Years in the field, my previous Colorectal Doctor Retired from Surgical Practice. I thought he had just changed to…

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New Colorectal Doctor

By pwsadmin / October 3, 2023 / Comments Off on New Colorectal Doctor

—To Family And Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I left the house at 11:30 p.m. for a 1:30 appointment with my New Colorectal Doctor. It would be my first time seeing her.My other Colorectal Doc decided that after 40 years of practicing Colorectal Surgery, he’d change to another field. The field he chose…

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Battle Of Franklin – Carnton

By pwsadmin / September 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Battle Of Franklin – Carnton

I don’t know how to write or “Journal” today’s outing. I want you to imagine something—really imagine it. Really put yourself there. It’s 1864.You have a big home on 1400 acres.The Civil War is ongoing, but you haven’t had to deal with it.The closest town has a population of 750. You awaken one day and…

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Franklin Tn. Continued

By pwsadmin / September 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Franklin Tn. Continued

I got some great news this morning. I was eating the Continental Breakfast, in the Breakfast Room next to the lobby, when I decided to walk over to the lobby and speak with the hostess. I asked if there had been any cancellations for any rooms like mine: A (2) Bed.That way, I could keep…

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The Night Before Nashville

By pwsadmin / September 20, 2023 / Comments Off on The Night Before Nashville

I’m still in a great mood. Tomorrow, I will head up to Nashville.I’ll stay until Sunday, I think. I’m just going to go with the flow. From memory, about twenty minutes from Nashville is a Motel off the exit. It’s in a nice area with a few Fast Food Restaurants and maybe even a sit-down…

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Music

By pwsadmin / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Music

Music has been one of the most essential things in my life. I walked over to the wall in my room that holds my Guitar “Charlie.” —Each wall has at least one Guitar hanging.I looked at “Charlie” and thought back… Being born with Spina Bifida, I had to walk the Straight and Narrow.I didn’t use…

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9/11

By pwsadmin / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on 9/11

—9/11/2001— In short, this is my recollection of 9/11/2001**I am purposely sharing this on 9/12/2023 It was Tuesday, September 11, 2001 The day started just like any other day.I woke at 7 AM and began getting ready to work. I was living with my parents in Alabama then, and I was thinking of buying a…

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C-Diff Update

By pwsadmin / August 28, 2023 / Comments Off on C-Diff Update

—Gross Post Warning— —To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— This is my second time with C-Diff, and this time has been easier than the first time.The past week has been rough, though. I even had to buy a pack of diapers.If there is ever one thing you shouldn’t lie to yourself…

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