As I lay there that night after everyone left, I just had goosebumps. God had his hand in every single detail of that day. There is so much that happened that I wish I could share everything. I’m cutting some things out so it’s not a book.
I just kept thanking God over and over again. The fact that I was still wide awake was wild. For the first time that day, I picked up my phone. It was then again that I felt such gratitude for everyone who was reaching out. Wow, I was blessed with so many wonderful people in my life.
I slept decently that evening, given that I was in the hospital. Chris came out to be with me right away in the morning, and I was home by 1 p.m. I got a hot shower, put on my warm cozy robe, and cuddled in the recliner where I fell fast asleep. (I, of course, had help with all this, but a shower was so needed after needing to pee in a bedpan three times after surgery because I wasn’t allowed out of bed for four hours. They were pushing fluids on me hard!
Guys, I never heard a thing until my husband came home with dinner from the OG from the Bareto family at 6 p.m. that night.
It’s like I had died.
Surgery had officially caught up to me. I had some weird dizzy spells that weekend and just continued to sleep the next five days. I didn’t know how I could sleep so much, and how well I was sleeping!! I give all the credit to Jesus. I slept 10 hours straight on my first night home. Ten hours STRAIGHT!!! Who does that after a serious surgery? My God. That’s who!
I really didn’t know what to expect after this surgery. How I would feel. How I would sleep. Could I feel the pacemaker under my skin? I was sooo worried about this that I never even thought about it working inside me. The thumps and kicks I felt after surgery. The adjustment my body would have to make is having this foreign object inside me now. The doctor said my heart was enlarged because it has worked so hard for so long that it has grown muscle. I mean, I’ve been working for years trying to grow muscle, not knowing my heart was getting muscular, but not in a good way.
Today, three weeks post op, I’m feeling good. My incision looks amazing, and I swear you can’t even tell I have one under my skin. My doctor nailed it! I’m still pretty sore and constantly so tired, but they say this will come with time. My heart has to get stronger now, and the meds I’m on don’t help with fatigue. But you know what I am?
I’m happy; so happy.
It’s done. I’m here.
I’m alive.
This Thanksgiving season, I am thanking God over and over again for the people in my life. I witnessed something so extraordinary through this surgery. The generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness of people were unreal. I’m truly blessed with the best and so incredibly thankful!
Thank you to each one of you who prayed for me. The power of it was remarkable!
Now to jump into some kinda BIG NEWS! Remember in January when I said it was going to be a big year for me, that I had a surprise up my sleeve, and that I would share later in the year? Well, those dreams came true even with my health battle this year. I was afraid to say something because I didn’t get it done in time. But here I am, hitting the time period I wanted to release it. Yes, I am thrilled to announce the release of my second cookbook!!
You read that right.
Andrea’s Country Home Cookin’ The Grateful Table: Volume Two, will drop this December!!
This isn’t just a cookbook. In this book, you will read heartfelt family stories, sprinkles of inspiration, bible verses, and other fun things in the pages. It has 125 recipes, over 45 colored photos, and 130 pages designed to bring your family around the table.
I’ll be hosting a special premiere event at Rust and Shine in Williamsport, mid-December, where you can be among the first to get your hands on a copy. These first copies will be signed, and I will be there to greet you!
Almost fifteen years have passed since my first cookbook, and this one represents not just recipes but a labor of love, countless prayers, and a deep desire to remind families that the best moments happen when we gather around the table.
More details about the premiere event and how to order are coming soon! Thank you for walking this journey with me through the pages of the Webb Weekly. Your support means the world to me!! I can’t wait for you to see it!
From my kitchen to yours, may your table always be filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I am thankful for you!
Great, easy and delicious recipe for Thanksgiving as an appetizer for your guests!
Crockpot Cheesy Corn Dip
Ingredients:
• 3 cans (15 oz. each) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup Monterey jack, shredded
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 red pepper, sliced and diced
Directions:
Spray a 6 qt slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Add corn, mayo, pepper jack, shredded cheeses, red pepper, salt and pepper to slow cooker and stir to combine.
Top with cubed cream cheese, cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
Stir well and serve with crackers or nachos.
