Health

  • And now…the rest of the story

    Before I begin, I’ll quote Julia Childs in reference to failing to live up to one’s own expectations when cooking: “Never apologize.” So I won’t apologize for not posting...
    Feb 02, 2010 No Comments

  • About the past week…

    Here’s a quick rundown of what happened over the past week and a half: On Friday, October 30 I went in to my local doc to have my staples removed. When the nurse (my super-awesome Mom) took out ...
    Nov 10, 2009 2 Comments

  • Hi. How Are You?

    Just a quick update to commemorate my two-week surgiversary. Recovery has been going great, and although there’s really not been a lot to it, I thought I would fill you in on what I’ve bee...
    Oct 28, 2009 No Comments

  • Thank you

    Today marks exactly a week from my surgery, and I as I look at the clock on my desk, I realize that I am a blessed man. To be sitting up, at home, in my own clothes with no tubes, needles, lines, nurs...
    Oct 21, 2009 No Comments

  • Post-Surgery Update

    Hi everyone, Brooke here. :) It is now Friday afternoon (1pm), about 36 hours post-op. Wes is doing well and is able to talk, eat, and use all his extremities. He is experiencing virtually no dizzines...
    Oct 17, 2009 9 Comments

  • Pre-Surgery Video Update


    Oct 14, 2009 2 Comments

  • Overwhelmed by the Blessings of God

    Sometimes words just fail me. And sometimes words fail the situation – there are no words. I’ve been experiencing this more and more lately, in all the right ways. I hope you’ll bear wit...
    Sep 29, 2009 5 Comments

  • Quick Update

    For all who are wondering how I am, I just want to let you know that I’m feeling great. The problems I’ve experienced thus far have all been relatively minor, all things considered. I also...
    Sep 23, 2009 No Comments

  • Coming this fall…

    Yesterday was a pretty full day. I had my first visit with the surgeon who’ll be performing the procedure at Vanderbilt, and his colleague who’ll also be performing part of the surgery. He...
    Jun 02, 2009 7 Comments

  • Neurosurgeon Visit

    Yesterday I had a consult with the Knoxville neurosurgeon who originally looked at my MRI. This was really more of a formality than anything. He performed a physical exam to test my reflexes, balance,...
    May 19, 2009 7 Comments

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