An appreciation

I would like to end the hospitalization of Cindy ordeal with this. Cissie was very helpful. She drove with us to Dunwoody and accompanied us to the doctor and to the hospital. She is a great friend. She helped with meals and cleaning the house and other things which had to be done, even though we were not in a position to take care of them ourselves.

Mom and Dad were also very helpful and available. Despite the fact that it often seemed like everyone in the family, from Becca to Cindy to Mom and Dad, themselves, were involved with medical and hospital needs, Mom and Dad provided their home and their food and everything else we needed in order to make sure that Cindy and I were really taken care of. I appreciate that.

Our friends in Griffin were concerned and Roi Bugg called Cindy on our way up to Dunwoody on Wednesday. That perked Cindy up, then she came and brought soup and cornbread and a dessert on Saturday. That gave Cindy some time when she could talk to one of her friends and provided a great meal for Saturday evening. We appreciate that.

Pastor Tim came by and visited with Cindy on Wednesday and I know she appreciated that. In the midst of the false start on Tuesday and the ultimate surgery on Thursday, it was nice to have a visit from Tim during the day to gain some comfort. Cindy Stansberry also communicated her prayers for us, which is also a comfort.

Brother Frank called and left a message on my cell phone, which was nice. Sometimes we lose touch with Frank and his family because they are down in South Florida and we are up here in Middle Georgia, but I really couldn't have a better brother than Frank and Cindy acknowledged to me that she really did appreciate Frank as her brother in law.

Sister Susan was all tied up with poor little Becca who has viral menengitis. We didn't have much communication with her but know she was thinking about us when she wasn't thinking about Becca and Katie Scott and Kevin and Sprint and everything else my sister has to pray over. We appreciate her a lot.

Cindy's Mom and Dad have come down and are being with Cindy, cooking, cleaning, running errands, buying groceries. It is really nice just to have them here. Cindy and I both feel fortunate to have the in-laws we have. Not everyone is so lucky. They have taken a lot of pressure off me and we enjoy having them around.

A good number of the clients and attorneys that I have been dealing with recently were very compassionate and offered their concern and adjusted their schedules in order to assist our schedule. That was nice. Most people don't realize how nice attorneys can be to each other when a situation like this arrives.

The doctors, nurses and support personnel at St. Joe's were really nice. That hospital seems to place a premium on the personal touch, and I really appreciate it. I know Cindy does to.

There will be some time before Cindy is back at 100%, but she is moving faster than she expected, I think. I think her recovery is moving along well. She goes back to the doctor for follow-up on Friday and to see an ear specialist for her dizziness.

She has got to be tons lighter, with the removal of a softball size goiter from her neck. Its amazing she could eat, drink and talk.

Anyway, thank you to everybody. I hope we can be as good to you when you have needs in the future.