My buddy, Shalon!

Hi Everyone!

Did everyone have a nice Easter? We had a great one! Nephew Davis was in town from A&M Galveston, and Mark came to Mass as well - so we spent time w/both boys! Mom and Vicente joined us for Mass @ Cathedral - unfortunately, the only one missing from our family was Greg. He's been in Houston though - while his mom has been ill. Celia of course was in the choir loft!

I've decided I just had to share this photo with you of my bud Shalon! She is just looking too cute in her glamorous hospital gown and very cool cap that she made! I had a defendant ask me today how I stay so upbeat and deal w/all my avm stuff ... and I told her I surround myself w/great people that help me stay positive and get through these rough times! Told her about how Shalon brings so many avmers together - and look at her! She is making the best of her situation by making a bright, pretty gown and getting away from those dreary hospital gowns! She set me up on my blog and she is just a great role model for anyone going through a lot - like our embolizations and everything these avms deal out to us!

I just wrote a note to my favorite post-op nurse, Rick Smith! I'm sure hoping he is working when I have my next embolization on the 30th of this month! Rick makes waking up from that procedure as easy as possible! See reminder photo of who Rick is! I can't emphasize enough what an awesome job Rick does! He is anticipating anything I need before I even ask for it! He makes a bad experience as comfortable as possible for the patient - thanks Rick!

Ok! This was just a quick note! I go to wound care in the morning and I'm counting the days until I see Dr. Yakes again! Take care all!

Love,

Cyndi