Coffee Shop back story

I wrote this poem while sitting outside of a star bucks while waiting for my wife to get her coffee. I wanted to capture the moment of the events happing around me.

Coffee Shop

There is a woman seated at a table on the other side of the glass.

She’s busy in her thoughts writing on her paper,

methodically concentrating on her work.

She nervously fidgets as she realizes I am casually watching her.

My own mind wonders from person to person

and their unintelligible conversations.

They seem happy.

It is really windy tonight as I sit sipping my cappuccino.

Silently watching the clouds for any sign of thunder.

Hoping for it to rain, but not on me.

Now my eyes light up as I see a familiar face

standing on the other side of the glass

fixing her coffee just right.

She walks toward me and sits down.

We sit in silence knowing what to say.

But only thinking it.

We quietly finish our coffee and get up to go look at books.

And as I discard my trash a raindrop falls as I slowly turn to walk inside.  

Wow I can’t believe it has been almost two months since I have posted on my blog sight. There have been a lot of things going on and I have had little time for myself. My life and health is going well. Most of my energy has gone into work, recovery, running and praying for family members that have had health issues. My hopes are always for the best for everyone. I don’t like to see anyone suffer with any type of illness. That’s all I got for now so there by the Grace of God go I.


Peace

Rich Mullins

I miss this man he made a tremendous impact during his time on earth.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhGOosxTLrY

Health

Ok here’s the scoop on my surgery. I will go in for post operation blood work and final instructions on what to and not to do on the February 15th. Surgery will take place at Charlton Methodist hospital in DeSoto. I won’t find out what time my surgery will be until post opp. day. Surgery shouldn’t take more than a few hours barring any compactions; it’s a fairly standard procedure. The surgeon stated that I shouldn’t require more than two days in the hospital and most likely I will be released the same day once again barring any unforeseen complications. Up to this point my overall condition hasn’t changed. Although my injury is located in my neck, the disk is fully ruptured and has severely compressed the nerves on the left side of my upper body. This causes me to have pain and some weakness in my left arm, under the left scapula and the rib cage under my left arm. Both my left index and middle fingers are numb and I have a tingling sensation in the ring and pinky fingers. My pain levels vary based on what position I am seated in and what activities I do. I do want to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns. Your caring helps me to keep a positive attitude.

Pain and Kindness

Very much a tuff day today I was up at 5:30 and then off to admin to report for light duty. Driving for me right now isn’t pleasant. I haven’t been able to sleep and was in a lot of pain to the point that I went directly to the Dr’s office. Blessedly he was in and was able to see me on short notice. I was truly grateful for his willingness t stop in the middle of his day and tend to my situation. He gave me a shot for the pain which helped a lot and I didn’t have any adverse reactions. We choose to try a different pain med which is helping and has not made me sick so far. He went ahead and put me off work for the duration of the injury. I am thankful for that because driving with the meds isn’t a good idea. It is extremely uncomfortable for me to drive anyway. Still I feel blessed with the job I have and the people that are associated with the Fort Worth FIRE Department.

Ouch that hurt!!!

I went to the Dr’s Office today and the news wasn't good. I have two injured disks in my neck. One bulging at C4 & C5 and one ruptured at C5 & C6. The one atC5 and C6 is pressing on the nerves associated with that disk. That is causing the pain and weakness in my left arm. I will be referred to a neurosurgeon and a plan of action will be decided upon at that time. I am still hoping no surgery will be needed and a short time spent in physical therapy will help to shrink the ruptured disk and I will be able to get back on my regular schedule so I can get back to driven fire trucks. How did I happen upon this injury? Well It’s a long story and I won’t show you because that would be about as smart as me doing it in the first place. Let’s just say if you can’t do something don’t try with your head no matter how hard that dang thing is with or without rocks.