Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m., a man will drill a hole in my head. On purpose.
We got the official invitation from Hershey Medical Center today from a lovely woman named Judy, who seems incredibly nice, except for her part in the Black & Decker/Garnet’s skull partnership. When we discussed the precise location of the excavation site, she did not seem to be concerned about excessive hair loss. I am not sure if it is because of the precise nature of the procedure or the natural clearing that male pattern baldness has already caused. My father’s hairline-finally paying off!
This week has been a blur and there are times when none of it seems real. I still ask my wife for clarification on certain details, such as, “When did I do that?”, “Does this person know?”, “Did Cliff Lee really sign with the Phillies?”. Hopefully, tomorrow will be the first step to whatever is the new normal.
I am not sure when you will hear from me tomorrow, but you will. I appreciate every thought and message. Whether you want Ladies Dancing, Lords-a-Leaping or Maids-a-Milking, may you get what you want this holiday season.
Keeping the faith
Garnet
Posted by suzi stahley-delarnoux on December 15, 2010 at 8:42 pm
have my kneepads on garnet…many prayers being sent your way…and thanks for your candor and sense of humor…i believe in miracles
Posted by Megan & Rodger on December 15, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Hey Gar-nut, praying that all goes well tomorrow! Love you both!
Posted by Butch and Donna on December 15, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Garnett,
Good luck tommorrow. we’ll send up a prayer from this end. God answers prayers. Heck, he might even go the extra mile and make you come to your senses’ and become an ORIOLE fan.
Posted by Cathy Deary on December 15, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Received the family Christmas card from Momma Pat in the mail today. LOVED it! Will be thinking good thoughts and sending positive vibes your way tomorrow…XOXO
Posted by Greta on December 15, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Garnet,
Thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow during your procedure and afterwards through recovery.
Posted by millicent on December 15, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Praying hard for the surgeons, you, and your family tomorrow! I’ve gotten to know your sweet wife through our coupon class
Posted by Maggie on December 15, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Will be thinking of you tomorrow morning. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you. Does your prep time get reduced since there is less to shave?
. Good luck!
Posted by Nancy & Jim Kirkpatrick on December 15, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family tomorrow and always. Good Luck.
Posted by Nancy & Jim Kirkpatrick on December 15, 2010 at 10:43 pm
We will be thinking about you tomorrow. All our prayers with you and the fam.
Posted by frank Agnone & family on December 15, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Garnet. You are in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in our prayers. We hope today went well. As I have watched my father fight for his life these past twelve months, I have learned that your faith in God, the will to live, and the love from your friends and family can guide you through anything. Be strong.
We love you, The Agnone Family.
p.s. – You heard right, Cliff Lee signed with the Phillies. This is bad for my Braves.
Posted by Lori Long on December 16, 2010 at 12:31 am
Dear Garnett…Suzie Q. Kohler is a good friend of mine and she shared your blog with me. So not only will you have friends and family rooting for you, but you will have friends you haven’t met yet…who will be keeping you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. May the “Great Physician” guide the hands and care of your physicians and nurses!
I’m hoping that as you recover Sue will make you a batch of Salted-Toffee Chocolate Squares. Of course, if she has any left-over, I’m hoping she brings some into work too! We really enjoyed your appearance with the “Martha.” You totally could have run away with the show…I think she burnt your hand on purpose.
Posted by Susie Smedley on December 16, 2010 at 12:42 am
Garnet,
My first suggestion would be is to have a ‘witness’ watching the procedure. God forbid they get inside that head of yours and find your abundance of “amazingness”, courage, strength, (and yes, the wit too!) and faith you obviously have. They may want to steal some of that and bottle it up for profit! How else are they going to pay-off their med school loans?? So beware of those wanting your ‘stuff’!!
okay. now. The Lord has you in his almighty healing hands, so that is a mighty fine place to start. You are being ‘drilled’ at a facility that knows only excellence. You are also surrounded by the love, prayers, and positive energy forces by family and countless numbers of friends. The results of this procedure may or may not create a different script for the next chapter in your life, but it still will be an incredible novel!
So prayers to you and your family. Hopefully they will be playing some good music as you slip into dreamland! ( the cath will probably be worse than the drill!) And yes, Cliff Lee did sign with the Phillies!
Susie
Posted by Carol Hartline (wife of the Godfather, Dennis to Olivia Kohler) on December 16, 2010 at 1:12 am
Hi Garnet, I know you don’t know me as we are from Baltimore and are close friends of Al & Sue Kohler.My husband is Olivia’s God Father along with your Mom as Godmother. Anyway, we have known your Mom for years and have heard about you and your sister through those years with all of your adventures and life experiences. I wanted you to know that we will keep you in our prayers. We hope you get good news on Thursday. We will keep in touch with Sue for any updates. May God Bless you and your family through this tough time. Carol
Posted by Mary Ellen Sheffler on December 16, 2010 at 5:33 am
Angels will be there with you and God will guide your Doctors hands. Prayers are will you all the way.
Posted by Holly Jackson on December 16, 2010 at 6:44 am
Lots of prayers heading your way today. Your strength and courage will prevail and trust me… it’s much easier to laugh through all of this yukky stuff.
Posted by Deb White on December 16, 2010 at 6:50 am
God is starting to know that Garnet is a very special person since so many requests coming in to keep you safe and in his care. The prayer line is busy but all messages will get thru so rest assured you are in good hands today.
Posted by Susie Kohler on December 16, 2010 at 8:08 am
Morning, Garnet – just read your blog out(very)loud to Alan,(he’s old, you know!). We are continuing to pray for the best outcome ever! the best to you and yours.
Peace & Love,
Susie & Alan
Posted by Laurie Wright on December 16, 2010 at 8:18 am
Thinking of you this morning and wishing for the best possible outcome Garnet. We love your blogs!
Keep your spirits up!
Posted by Heather on December 16, 2010 at 8:47 am
Looking forward to hearing the results. I’m sure you’ll be just fine with a few tweaks. -H
Posted by Nikki Stewart on December 16, 2010 at 9:53 am
You and your family are in my prayers. I met you when you stopped by Main Line Broadcasting recently and I worked with your father for 12 years. Rick received an email from your mother and forwarded it to everyone here at the radio station. Enjoyed reading your blog.
Posted by Emily Hollins on December 16, 2010 at 10:14 am
I hope everything goes well today. You’re going to be one of the chosen few who can flip that old saying “I need that ____ like I need a hole in the head!” Now it will mean “I really need it!!!” The sarcasm has been removed.
Take care and I can’t wait to read your next entry!
Posted by Tori Fahrney on December 16, 2010 at 12:19 pm
You are in our continual thoughts and prayers!! We have complete faith that God is guiding the hands of those drillers. With love, The Fahrney’s
Posted by andrea crawford on December 19, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Please let me know when the drilling bill comes in… I was startled to discover the “drill bit” for my spine surgery was $1962. Have these people not heard of Lowes? Oh and I was charged $138 for Neosporin and $116 for a preganancy test…. If you see THAT on your bill you’ve got problems! I am praying for your complete recovery and am thankful your faith and humor are carrying you through.