Don't wear fear...
Its the end of the first day after Eden's surgery. Today, she got up, walked around the ICU unit floor many times, climbed several flights of stairs, ate real food, and talked, slept, and smiled. Wow. Eden is really incredible. I'm not surprised, but I am awed.
I just went outside for a walk to smell the air and think. All of a sudden, Spotify played Cat Stevens' Don't Be Shy. This is the best tune from Eden's all time favorite movie, Harold and Maude. "Don't be shy, just let your feelings roll on by. Don't wear fear, or nobody will know you're there. Just lift your head and let your feelings out instead."
Needless to say, I was the crazy guy singing outloud with his earphones on. At first I started crying, and then I realized that tomorrow, when Eden and I get home, I'm going to watch Harold and Maude with her. She's the one who is showing me not to fear. She's the one who lets me let my feelings out. I stopped crying and felt an uplifting emotion.
So, hug the people you love, sing a song, cry, laugh, or just smile and enjoy their company. Let your love flow.
Because I can't end this post on sentimentality alone, let me conclude with one of Eden's recent gems. After eating her very soft food dinner, she asked for a toothbrush and toothpaste then remarked to me that she had to put an end to her bean and pudding breath. As we were laughing about her comment, in walks the neuro residents in their evening round coming to check on this lovely woman who just had brain surgery yesterday.
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Beautiful!
Dan and Eden- Such great news and I'm not a bit surprised at your strength and will, Eden. You knock it out of the park every time. See you soon lovely lady! Xoxo
In awe. Of both of you.
Hi Eden, Glad to hear you were up and walking around today. Wishing you all the best! Tara Allen
Hi Eden! It has been so long since we have connected but I wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and that Tony and I are wishing you the all the best! Lara Stepan
GREAT, GREAT NEWS!!
First stair climbs. Next, high kicks to Katy Perry! You (both) are inspiring. The Mazors
Eden! I can't wait to see you. I've got Jeremy on speed dial. Michelle finally had her baby... today. Oy. That baby is so cute and it's a good thing because that labor was the opposite. xo, Deb
Eden is awesome and obviously you're awesome by default because you married her! Take care of each other and keep laughing and crying!
Thank you Dan for sharing. Eden is awesome as so many people have said. She is one very special lady who has a lot of people sending positive thoughts and prayers to support all of you. Love to all the Zasloff's and Eden's family.
Thank you Dan for sharing. Eden is awesome as so many people have said. She is one very special lady who has a lot of people sending positive thoughts and prayers to support all of you. Love to all the Zasloff's and Eden's family.
Eden, So good to hear about your progress! Way to not-surprisingly kick ass after a big surgery. Dan, what amazing updates you've shared with all of us! Thanks for sharing your reflections. So much love!
We are thinking of your beautiful family. Praying and hoping for a fast and pain free recovery. All good wishes going your way. Susie & Jim Wolcott
What a great post!! We are thinking of you and sending you great healing thoughts.
Catching up from a camping outing with my oldest kido without electronics. Eden you will be back to making memories with your lovely girls in no time with the recovery course your on. Dan you are the most loving/supporting BFF husband. Hugs to you both.