In my post ‘the next 9 days‘ I wrote the following –
Most of my posts for the next 9 days are about events of the past several weeks, about my current feelings and about my future after surgery.
In today’s post, I write the following –
9 days counting; I feel you are tired of reading posts about this upcoming surgery and my feelings and emotions. But I had to get it out of my head and onto paper before tomorrow.
So, today I am wrapping-up different topics into one post – my hotchpotch.

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Hotchpotch #1 –
Reminders –
Because I have a personal goal to post every day, next week is no exception. Next week’s posts are all scheduled and ready to publish; expect a lighter week with regards to subject and topic. Starting tomorrow, my posts will have the comments disabled. My hope is that I will be back ready to respond to your wonderful comments next Saturday – time will tell.

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Hotchpotch #2 –
Tomorrow is surgery day.
Tomorrow is not just an important day for me, it is for others as well.
Tomorrow, Monday January 16, 2017 is significant for the following reasons –
A Federal Holiday –
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States honoring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. – the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement to end racial segregation. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is close to January 15, the King’s birthday.
RV Friend Surgery –
While temporary living on the Naval Air Station Pensacola RV park, Gary and I have met many wonderful people we now consider friends. One of these friends is having surgery tomorrow as well and at the same hospital as me. Who knows, maybe our paths will cross in the surgery prep room.
Stepmom’s Birthday –
For no particular reason; I do not believe I have ever mentioned my stepmom here on my blog. She is very important to my dad and very important to me. My stepmom is much younger than my dad and not too much older than me. My dad and stepmom are married for over 30 years now and tomorrow is her birthday. My stepmom is 18 years younger than my dad and 9 years older than me. My stepmom celebrates her 65th birthday tomorrow.

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Hotchpotch #3 –
I wanted to publish another post before tomorrow of the importance of my caregiver Gary. I ran out of time and days and his post will wait for a few weeks. Let’s just say, in the coming months, I will need him more than ever – and it is comforting to know, he will be here for me. I am fortunate, lucky, blessed to have Gary in my life.

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Hotchpotch #4 –
I am fortunate, very fortunate in my life – a life filled with joy, sadness, certainties and unknowns. I consider myself lucky: I do believe I have much more to look forward to – many years to come of travels, making friends, visiting family, celebrating, uncovering, and most importantly living.

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Celebrating all your hotchpotch with you! You will be on my mind and in my heart tomorrow Terry! Sending up a prayer to the heavens! Love you Buddy!!! xo
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Thank you Jodi, I cannot write enough how much I appreciate you. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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And I YOU! A few more hours and part of this journey will be over with and onto healing and road to recovery! xoxo
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Neverending amounts of support and warm hugs to you and Gary in the coming weeks. 💕
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Thank you Alexis, your support is greatly appreciated by Gary and me. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Lots of hugs to you and Gary I will be thinking of you all day tomorrow with love and prayers, you have this my friend and I cant wait for you to be back !! Telling us your wonderful stories ❤
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Thank you Brooke – I will be back brand new in no-time! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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xxxxx warm thoughts coming your way. A great post Terry!
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Thank you Lynn for your support. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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I am with you dearest Terry, standing here supporting you! I know this is so hard but you are amazing and strong. xxxxxxxxx
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Hoping it all goes well for you tomorrow.
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Thank you Stevie – Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Big hugs to you my friend, can’t believe that tomorrow is ‘the day’…. Will be thinking of you and praying for you tomorrow and everyday thereafter. Hugs 🙂 xxx
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Thank you Lynne, yes tomorrow is the day – and I know I have many wonderful friends keeping me in their thoughts. Hugs to you as well. 🙂
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I truly enjoyed reading your hotchpotch Terry! I have mental reminders to pray for you all tomorrow! xoxo
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Thank you Kathryn for your prayers – I appreciate your friendship. 🙂
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God Bless you Terry and Gary! I wish the best for both of you… for a speedy recovery for you, and for peace for both of you!
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Thank you Blue, Gary and I both appreciate your well wishes.
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A wonderful hodgepodge as I call them. Lol. Great things come from mixing up things, coincidences, and of course new beginnings which is what I see your surgery as being. A fresh start for you, your body, and your life with Gary. 🌟
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Thank you Amanda and yes I agree – a fresh start! Thank you for supporting me. 🙂
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I’m trying to send you a reply letting you know that I got a “like” from you today!!!! I really hope it’s real and not a glitch because that’s great news! Keep it up either way. Were thinking of you. 😀👏💫✨💕
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I saw a “like” come up on my notifications screen today from you and I thought, What? Hurrah! He’s feeling well enough after the surgery to look at his blog and like comments. I hope that’s the case and it’s not just a glitch. Be strong, we’re here and cheering. 😀
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No glitch, had just enough energy that day to hit the ‘Like’ button. I am finally feeling some strength to respond to comments, but it will take several days to catch-up. Happy weekend Amanda. 🙂
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Thinking of you and sending prayers your way ;).
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Thank you Kim, I appreciate you! Have a happy weekend. 🙂
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Been thinking about you all weekend but wasn’t able to put it down in words. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💜
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Thank you Chris, it has been awhile since this post and the surgery – recovery is going well. 🙂
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Terry, you’ve been in my thoughts a lot here. We’re all praying for you today and will keep doing so in the days and weeks ahead as you go through recovery!
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Sarah, almost two weeks since I published this post and I trying to catch up on comments. So far recovery is going well – thank you dear. 🙂
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I am here thinking of you….I thought of you all day on Monday, sent you caring energy all day….I continues to pray for a speedy recover and as always still dancing in the moon light for you….xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxhugs…………………kat
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Dear kat, I am sorry it as taken me almost 2 weeks to respond – I want you to know I felt your thoughts and energy – please keep dancing! Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Hello my friend – never apologize…….just keep getting better and healing…..keep smiling Terry…I will keep dancing…..
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