Healing, surgery, love
Doug Wright - On May 26 I had surgery to relieve the compression of my left lung by fluid in the pleural cavity. I can now relieve any future accumulation by mean of a catheter in my side, and the pleural tissue may scar over so that less fluid is produced. I received wonderful care from my surgeon and the nursing staff at IMC, and my recovery has been quick and painless. Yesterday evening, Friday May 29, was the most powerful experience of my life. A fundraising "celebration" for me was held at Westminster, with over 100 people in attendance. There were musical performances by the Chamber singers, Chris Le Cluyse, and my homies Tim Dolan and Tom Cronin, including a spontaneous and beautiful a capella solo by a student. The music was exquisite. The event was attended by my former students, colleagues, and friends among the staff at Westminster. I sat quietly listening to one after another describe how I had touched their lives, and I was overcome. When I tried to spea...