The Siberian American: Surgery Day Thoughts: Life is Beautiful

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Surgery Day Thoughts: Life is Beautiful

After spending almost all of 2016 in pain, I can’t believe the day to have my surgery is finally here. I don’t think anyone ever really looks forward to surgery, but I am definitely ready to get past this pain and move on with my life.

During these last few weeks, I have had a hard time leaving the house, but I have tried to spend at least a short time outside each day. A few days ago, I was able to go on a short walk and came across a stunning church. As a sat on a bench outside the church with gorgeous sunlight poking through the trees, it hit me: life is so beautiful.


There is so much ugly in this world, but beauty is everywhere. Beauty is a cup of English breakfast tea in the morning. It’s the birds chirping outside my window when I can’t get out of bed. It’s in a book I can’t help but keep reading through the night. Beauty is in all the family and friends (that includes you, blog friends!) who have supported me during one of the hardest times in my life. It’s in the tree-lined streets where I take my walks. Life can be hard, but it is so, so beautiful.

Thank you so much for your support as I go through this today. I had hoped to answer all the sweet comments and emails I received before the surgery, but the last few weeks have made it difficult. Just know that I have read and appreciate every single comment. I appreciate so much that y’all have stuck with me when I had trouble reading other blogs and answering comments on mine. I will try to post an update on the blog or social media as soon as I can.

24 comments:

  1. Oh, prayers for a successful surgery and an easy recovery! So glad you will be on the road to recovery!

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  2. My thoughts & prayers are with you! I hope that everything goes smoothly & you have a quick recovery.

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  3. Sending prayers and good thoughts!

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  4. Good thoughts and speedy recovery wishes to you!

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  5. Sending prayers, love, and good vibes your way!

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  6. I'm so glad that this will take your pain away and that you're in Texas so you'll be surrounded by family as you recover. <3 Thinking of you today and in the days and weeks to come!

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  7. Prayers for you! Keep focusing on all the beautiful parts of life, sweet lady!

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  8. You're 100% right that there's beauty all around us all the time! Sending lots of prayers and love your way during your surgery and recovery!

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  9. Sending prayers for a safe surgery and quick recovery! Keep your chin up and continue to focus on all the beautiful things in this world!

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  10. Sending lots of prayers, Olya. Prayers of comfort and healing. Xo

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  11. Sending positivity and prayers to you!

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  12. Thinking about you today and sending so many prayers your way!!! xoxoxo

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  13. Life is beautiful and God is good! Thinks of you and praying your a safe surgery and positive recovery!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogpsot.com

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  14. You have a wonderful outlook and I hope the surgery goes well!!

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  15. I hope your surgery went well today and I'm so happy you can work on being free of all the pain. Once you're recverd I'm sure it will be a life-changing moment. Life is beautiful but you'll be able to enjoy it more in the months to come. xo

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  16. I've been thinking of you and praying for you and I hope everything was absolutely perfect and that you'll be pain free very soon!

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  17. Hope the surgery went well!! I know the pain after surgery is never fun but rest up, you'll be healed in no time!!

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  18. Your positive attitude is a great inspiration.
    Beauty is still everywhere indeed.

    I hope the surgery went smoothly.

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  19. Thinking of you and praying that the surgery goes well and eliminates the pain!

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  20. nothing better than a cup of english breakfast in the morning! thinking of you and hope all is well lovely xx

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