by Sam Payne
My wife underwent surgery on Monday. Some months ago, doctors found an aneurism in her brain. An aneurism is a ballooning of a blood vessel, due to a weak section in the vessel wall. Eventually, the vessel wall bursts — often causing a speedy death. Most people who have aneurisms discover them only after they burst. Blessedly, Kris’ hadn’t burst when they found it. It gave them room to operate. In a process punctuated by miracles, Kris had the operation (a successful one), and is home now, resting. As is the case with so many head surgeries, the operation cost her a head of long, brown curly hair. Her hair had always been the first thing people noticed about her, and when a neighbor came to visit, and asked about the hair, I wondered what my wife would say. She smiled and said the thing that I’ve heard restated in my head as a question a dozen times since then, as I look over accomplishments or possessions. “I guess I figure if I’m not enough without it,” said my wife, “I never would have been enough with it.” I like her answer.
Kris has a lot goin’ on with that pretty little head beside great hair. What a blessing to have found this problem early. Whew! Best wishes for a quick recovery.