After weeks of waiting with bated breath, I finally made it to Maryland to visit Lindsey. It's always good to come back to the Ganey house because it truly is my second home. I love being here - I love the smell of the house, the different furniture, crazy Louie the beagle and the pounds of teenage snack food.
In the eight years I have known Lori, I have become part of her family. I stayed with the kids while her and Tom went to California to celebrate Lori's birthday, I was here for Lori's surgery a few years back, and I baby-sat Jake and Lindsey for the entire summer before I went off to grad school. Most importantly (to me), I lived here while I was in the hospital day program recovering from my eating disorder. I was admitted to the hospital May 31st, 2006, and wouldn't you know I was back in this house three years later. My treatment program was in Baltimore so I would drive from here to the hospital each day and then back home again. I had a little apartment downstairs and having Tom, Lori, Jake and Lindsey here each day made my time at the hospital much more bearable. They played a huge part in getting me to where I am today and I love every single one of them.
My Jakey boy.
Graduating from St. Marks this weekend and then headed to Dematha in the fall! So so so proud of him!!
We have had a great time since I arrived on Saturday, hanging out, watching movies and catching up on life. Today Lori and I went book shopping and found the best used books in the world. I went a little wild because they were all like fifty cents. :-)
Ok - update on my girl. Lindsey is doing great. You would never know she went through brain surgery two weeks ago. She's tired (obviously), but up and moving around just fine. She's herself, smiling and just being - Linds. We had a slightly traumatic incident on Saturday. When I walked in Lindsey was on the deck getting her hair cut by my old stylist Gionni. Because of lying on her back for so long while recovering, she had a MASSIVE knot in her hair that was impossible to remove. I'm not talking just a little knot - this was a huge HONKING knot. I've never seen anything like it. Anyhow, she had to get about 8 inches cut off and was understandably very upset. We got to commiserate together over the loss of hair and discussed what we could do to make it grow back faster. (I think she cut it just so she could be like me). HEHEHE. We decided that it would just take a little time to get used to our short hair.
This is courage. I chose to cut mine, this girl just survived brain surgery. She never ceases to amaze me with her bravery.
We spent time looking through bridal magazines and I was excited to get an email today saying that Lindsey's bridesmaid dress shipped and should be here on Wednesday. I'm so bummed I won't be here to see it arrive. I'm so blessed she agreed to be in the wedding - she'll look great in green. :-) While discussing wedding arrangements, Lori and I realized something really bizarre. We have the EXACT SAME engagement ring. Same exact band, same setting, same size diamond. The only difference is hers is white gold and mine is platinum. I have never seen anything like it - it was amazing. We decided our men have great taste and we are soul mates - ha! Tom bought Lori's just a few years ago and I remember oogling over it thinking "oh that's exactly what I've always wanted." How funny is that?!?!
Sunday while everyone napped, I ran over to campus to take some shots with my new camera. I miss Maryland's campus and I always get very nostalgic when I visit. I'm really looking forward to my OTHER friend Lindsey's wedding this coming July - she's getting maried at the Chapel. It will be great.
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In the eight years I have known Lori, I have become part of her family. I stayed with the kids while her and Tom went to California to celebrate Lori's birthday, I was here for Lori's surgery a few years back, and I baby-sat Jake and Lindsey for the entire summer before I went off to grad school. Most importantly (to me), I lived here while I was in the hospital day program recovering from my eating disorder. I was admitted to the hospital May 31st, 2006, and wouldn't you know I was back in this house three years later. My treatment program was in Baltimore so I would drive from here to the hospital each day and then back home again. I had a little apartment downstairs and having Tom, Lori, Jake and Lindsey here each day made my time at the hospital much more bearable. They played a huge part in getting me to where I am today and I love every single one of them.
My Jakey boy.Graduating from St. Marks this weekend and then headed to Dematha in the fall! So so so proud of him!!
Ok - update on my girl. Lindsey is doing great. You would never know she went through brain surgery two weeks ago. She's tired (obviously), but up and moving around just fine. She's herself, smiling and just being - Linds. We had a slightly traumatic incident on Saturday. When I walked in Lindsey was on the deck getting her hair cut by my old stylist Gionni. Because of lying on her back for so long while recovering, she had a MASSIVE knot in her hair that was impossible to remove. I'm not talking just a little knot - this was a huge HONKING knot. I've never seen anything like it. Anyhow, she had to get about 8 inches cut off and was understandably very upset. We got to commiserate together over the loss of hair and discussed what we could do to make it grow back faster. (I think she cut it just so she could be like me). HEHEHE. We decided that it would just take a little time to get used to our short hair.
This is courage. I chose to cut mine, this girl just survived brain surgery. She never ceases to amaze me with her bravery.Sunday while everyone napped, I ran over to campus to take some shots with my new camera. I miss Maryland's campus and I always get very nostalgic when I visit. I'm really looking forward to my OTHER friend Lindsey's wedding this coming July - she's getting maried at the Chapel. It will be great.
M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-DThis has been the greatest few days and I am so sad that I have to leave. I have an appointment on Wedesday that came up at the last minute so I have to head back home tomorrow morning. Christopher has been working like a little worker bee so I was going to stay a few more days and enjoy the time with Lori while she had off work. BUT, I'm sure I'll be back in no time...
Thank you again to everyone for your prayers. Lindsey looks amazing and she really is a miracle.
Thank you again to everyone for your prayers. Lindsey looks amazing and she really is a miracle.
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