Shad, that patience part is the toughest of all. You just keep kicking butt and taking names. Before you know it, you'll be back at it again. You're the hardest working at NOT working - I've ever seen :) . Meaning, you're still doing a TON of stuff around there even though you probably shouldn't be! You're a fighter, and got tons of people behind you with lots of prayers headed your way daily.
You just keep trudging forward a little at a time, in some way every day - that's all you can do!! As soon as you can hit the ground running - we have no doubt you will be. And look out world - he's loose again!!!!! :)
Take the love and support you can get as just that, love and support - not as having your hand out - as a blessing. I'm sure you've given way more in life than you've ever taken.
You inspire us all, and - you make us laugh like crazy!! We love you for it.