Another VERY Long DAY!


                        Happy is hot Lipton Tea

*UPDATES*

5/22/23

9pm

Another LONG day. Tony went to the OR at 1 p.m., and surgery lasted 6 hours. I HATE the wait. LOATHE. It's excruciating. 

We are FINALLY back in the suite.

I don't have a ton of info as I've not personally spoken to the IR Team, but I believe the surgery TODAY was successful!  

(In regards to my humor yesterday. I mean no disrespect to anyone. I believe laughter really is the best medicine, and it's one of the ONLY things that helps my sanity. I HAVE to find the humor. It's essential. For me. And, I LOVE laughing. Laughing's my favorite.) 

Hearts & Kitties,

Beckyoncé

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2023 at 9:59 PM

    Laughing and watching Old Carol Burnette shows has helped me keep my sanity MANY times! Never apologize for a sense of humor … just feel sad for those who missed out on having one. Lol

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2023 at 10:32 PM

    HOGS and QUICHES back at ya' ! Thank heavens for humor, never be able to make it through life without it IMO!

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2023 at 4:48 AM

    Hang in there Beckyoncé! This too shall pass. Things are getting better. Everything will be fine! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    You laugh that infection right on out of there !!!!

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