On this anniversary of my "life day" as I like to call it...I want to take a few words to thank my incredible medical team that diagnosed me, kept me alive, operated on me, and then helped me walk again at Roper Hospital, downtown Charleston, SC.
Dr. Matthew Blue, ER doctor
Dr. David Peterseim, Cardio Thoracic Surgeon
Stephen Ammons, occupational therapist
Robin, physical therapist
Kim, recreational therapist
All my other therapists, nurses, dietitians, and nurses helpers, maids, and volunteers.
It took a whole crew to get me back on my feet. Thanks to all of you.
Thanks also to the social workers that got my bill paid and to all of Roper Hospital for being the best care I could have ever dreamed of. I'm still alive and kicking.
I would also like to thank Oceanside Church for sticking with all these through what has been a wild ride. You have been marvelous to me and I couldn't have asked for better friends during the most difficult days. I love you all.
Because of my added years, I have seen my sons married and graduate from college. I have experienced the joys of being a grandfather thanks to the births of Maggie, Jacob, and Quentin. My oldest daughter graduate from Wando High School and enter college. My youngest daughter attend Wando High. I have also added two wonderful daughters (in law) to my family. I have been able to live a relatively normal life for 8 years. If I should pass on from this life to the next, it has been worth it to stay with all of you for these years.
Finally, I love my wife so much whom I have also seen graduate from college (CSU, 2010). We celebrated our 29th anniversary this past May 28th. This really has been a wonderful life!
