Surgery

So, sadly, Shane has to have surgery on his knee. Not fun! Many of you know that my Dad has had his fair share of surgeries, especially lately. Shane sent an email to the family telling them about his surgery and this was my Dad's response, the comedian!

Shane,

As somewhat of an expert on surgery, I feel qualified to respond on the matter.

1. This is a great time to reflect on your life and ask if you have been the best man you could have been. If not, now would be a good time to promise Heavenly Father that if he will allow you to live,then you will become a better person.

2. You should check to see if your will is current, quickly since you do not want to be affected by stress and emotion when you decide who you will have Suzy go to if you pass. Second thought, forget that.You've never been able to tell Suzy what to do anyway.

3. You may want to read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover before surgery. You will feel more spiritual and better able to discern spiritual promptings.

4. When the anesthesiologist tells you that some patients never wakeup from surgery and has you sign a release paper, don't worry. That hardly ever happens unless it's your first surgery, you are really nervous or you are a Lakers fan.

5. Since it is only your knee and not your abdomen or some other unthinkable location, don't worry too much about the nausea. At least you won't feel like your belly is going to bust open and you guts fall out when you heave.

6. Having had three knee surgeries, I can promise you that the feeling that your knee is on fire and that you will be crippled forever won't last too long. You will eventually recover.

Lastly, I really wouldn't worry too much at all. With this family praying for you, being so spiritual and all, Heavenly Father will definitely hear those prayers and lessen the pain, knowing that you have suffered enough just putting up with us.

Love,
Dad (Doyle)