Off To A Great Start

Wow … even the final minutes of 2011 were harsh on this skinny, crippled body with it’s insane winds and barometric pressure changes.  I had sent out all of my “Happy New Year” texts and was asleep by 10:30.  Not very exciting, but very necessary.  Surprisingly, when I got up New Year’s Day morning, I did not feel like I’d gone through three rounds with Mohammed Ali in his prime … like I usually do after 80+ mile per hour winds.   What a great little turn of events for me!!  2012 is already fantastic!!

That is not to say that I am not fully and completely aware of my pain level, however.  All of the stress from the hollerdays has taken up residence in my neck and shoulders and has limited my range of motion and is trying to radiate down my arms … again.  But a mani/pedi today and a massage tomorrow are just what my physical therapist (me) ordered.  My psychologist (also me) suggested that I do whatever it takes, during this new year, to remain positive and optimistic.  A good mood always makes it easier to fight the pain!!  My pain management specialist (again, me … until I can find a real doc who listens to me as well as I do) is encouraging me to stay focused on a goal, no matter how small, and to continually set them for myself, both physically and emotionally.  My Occupational Therapist-In-Training (yep, you guessed it … me again) has set up a guideline for me to follow that includes sitting my “happy” butt down at the computer to write … and my new boss (guess who!!) has designed a “time clock” system by which I must adhere.  I would just like to take this opportunity to thank God for an actual anesthesiologist with a brain and ears and a heart … and 2 steady hands!!  (… cuz we all know I couldn’t do his job!!)

This year’s quotes to live by will be … “Whatever it takes” … “Take the bull by the horns” … and … “Faith without works is dead” … so … on that note … HAPPY NEW YEAR Y’ALL!!  May this year bring you (and yes, me too) happier days, healthier days, and all of the joys that life does have to offer!!