For the History Books

After having surgery three years ago, I go to physical therapy twice a week for my back. My physical therapist knows my surgeons well as they are all in the same circles of work and work in tandem with patients. I refer to them as my Olympic training team. When I was at physical therapy yesterday, my doctor told me he had just had dinner with my surgeon and they were amongst colleagues discussing my case. Well, I have to admit I was a bit flushed in the cheeks having all of those men discussing me. That was a first! Needless to say they were discussing the structural elements of my spinal column and my combined anterior thoracoscopic fusion and posterior instrumented fusion...words every woman wants to hear. The doctors were saying how they had never quite seen a case like mine before, weighing in on possible outcomes for my future after my extensive surgery. My physical therapist told me the story yesterday, almost beaming with pride. He said, "You, my dear, are history in the making and will be in medical history books. Let's show 'em what tough is!" Well I must admit I never quite thought I would be history in the making nor do I even pretend to compare myself to all those who really do make history in their every day valiant conquests that are often overlooked. I am humbled by your stories, your inspirational journeys and unwavering spirit. You are history that is worth repeating. We cheer you on from the sidelines.