It Was Brain Surgery

Annie Norman had brain aneurism surgery Thursday. Charles Norman’s wife. As a teenager Charles met Annie Blass at East Cobb Presbyterian youth group. Charles was a normal kid who loved sports. For the longest time he was small and cute, tagging along with his taller brothers. Always a smile on his face. Annie took to Charles back in high school, and loved hanging out at the Norman house in Roswell. Annie always has a bright smile in every picture you see – the exact same smile she wears all day every day. I just know who she is. We’ve had a few conversations over the past 10-15 years, but not many. Will is best friends with Charles, so the two families do a lot of life together. Ceil and my Anna know Annie. So precious. Two cute little boys who play with Shivonne and Millie.

Small group Wednesday night with John H and Dan and Chris, with John R on zoom. During our time of sharing we all had wonderful thanksgivings. Mostly all good news. I didn’t get to share about Annie. After Bible study on Genesis 20-21 we were wrapping up, and I was able to share about Annie. Just about every time I’ve been thinking about her surgery I’ve started to cry (like when typing this). I was really having a tough time holding it together while sharing with the guys. Dan, with his cancer and issues with business and family, jumped in and prayed for Annie.

Annie seemed to be doing well Friday morning. The surgery was in the part of the brain where speech can be affected, but she doesn’t appear to have any problems speaking. They’re pleased with the neuro checks. She had trouble sleeping and was in pain, most probably from the surgery. Makes me cry every time I think about her. She’s so precious. I’m praying the surgery won’t have an effect on her memory, personality, etc. Charles Norman is quiet and reserved, and all this has really been hard on him. MC is close to Annie, so it’s been a struggle for her as well.

Puzzles help keep the mind sharp. I need to do more puzzles, and will step it up when I retire. Need to get Ceil doing more to keep her brain sharp as well.  

Article: scientists say that when you cross the street in front of a car, and smile and wave to the driver for letting you cross, you are a good person. I thought about this article as I hustled across the street Friday night in front of a car, making sure to give the courtesy wave.