Boy howdy. It’s almost time for me to have that operation. I would have to say that I am slightly nervous. Super ready to have the cancerous growth removed. On the flip side of that I will lose at least half my tongue. Not entirely sure how I feel about that. My goal in school was to go back to being a teacher. However while I will be able to talk again, I’ll never be able to fully talk correctly again. I will always have, at the very least, a speech impediment; although my worries were not what I wanted to write about.
Since the operation is tomorrow, and I’ll be in the hospital for over a week, I wanted to say thank you. I wasn’t too sure how to go about this though. See I want to thank everyone. If you’ve read my blog thank you. If you know me at all you know that I tend to hold my feeling close to my chest. So it has been an unique experience to be able to just put my thoughts out there into the ether that is the internet and allow anyone to see it.
If you were able to give me something, be it a letter, money, good wishes, or even just some positive energy I’ve got to say thank you. I loved getting the letters that I have (both electronic and physical). I know that for the most part I haven’t responded to them, and I apologize. But they have made this process that much more manageable. So thank you for the letters.
For those who gave me money thank you so much. It has and will make paying for all this, well possible. And I know that right now money is hard to come by. So if you were unable it’s completely understandable. But yeah, just seeing how many people have come out to give me what they gave was more than I thought possible. I never imagined I had so many people backing me up. It Is just an awesome feeling to have so many people in my court.
And if you’ve been able to break off so time to see me that was most definitely appreciated. I know I haven’t been the easiest person to hang around with. Especially with my inability to talk along with my varying levels of grumpiness due too the pain in my mouth. I have had some great times with friends and family and think that was just awesome.
So I’ve just got to say thank you. Everyone has been just fabulous. You’re support is a major reason as to why I am still kicking.
Love,
--Noah Nacamulli
Hi Noah, it's your old friend Jaime here. I know it's been a while since we've talked, but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I was of course very upset to learn that you're having to go through this, but I also know that you're tough and you'll come through it! Ever since we were little, whatever problem arose, you always seemed to get through it somehow. It seems like you're doing a great job with this, but never stop being positive and optimistic. I really do believe that a good attitude is essential to recovery. Anyway, I know you're having your operation soon, so rest up and think happy thoughts! And hey, with so much technology out there these days, no matter how much of a speech impediment you have, there's no reason you still can't be a fabulous teacher! Take care.
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