Dear Angels Who Watch Over Me,

I just want to say thank you for protecting me this morning when I was hit by an armed bank robber going 100 MPH during a high speed police chase.  I was a little freaked out when I counted 26 police cars whiz by me as I drove to a doctors appointment, and you must have known.  You guided me safely into the right lane where I stopped as more police cars sped past me. 

You never know who you will meet on any given day.  Better yet, you never know who you will come across that will have an impact on your life. 

On the way to Philly my Mom and I sat together on the plane.  You’d think this would be a good thing, but it was not.  I freak her out with my “Oh God’s” “What’s that noise?” “Are we going down?” 

On the way home it just so happened that my Mom and I sat apart.  Although I hate to admit this, I usually do better sitting next to someone I do not know, because I feel like I have to hold it together.  I can’t be grabbing on to a stranger’s arm every 2 minutes.  That could get me into big trouble. 

Well, I do have to say that persistence does pay off.  I may have overreacted a lot bit, but not knowing to me is the WORST.  If I know I have something, then I can start to deal with it, but I do not do well with the waiting game.

I did not get a call yesterday and stressed, and cried, and prayed, and slept fitfully throughout the night.  I felt like I was back to the summer and the fall, waiting, and waiting for answers.  Thankfully, this morning I was called with the answer I was looking for.

HOPE!

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1.  Medical Stuff:

• Saw Dr. Rosen which was extremely needed.
• Saw Larry.  He did some gentle neck manipulations, put my lower ribs back in place, and acted as another therapist as we continued to talk about goals.  He gave me Apollo 13 homework due at my next appointment.   Basically I have to relate my disorders and struggles to the movie and present it on a poster board.  He must know I’m a teacher!  Now I must find a copy of the movie.
• 2 days of PT.  Started a small amount of treadmill work.  I realized very quickly that sideways walking on a treadmill is VERY different than forward walking.
• 2 days of home rehab.
• Last day for the PT student who has become a good friend. 
• Called Dr. Grubb’s office (for POTS) to check on my waiting list status.  They said they may be contacting me next week for an appointment with the NP next month.  Stay tuned…