December 2010

Originally written 12/03/2010

I had an appointment with my neurologist this afternoon and it seems like I am still heading in the right direction!  He thinks I am ready to visit a vocational specialist who will help to determine if I am ready to head back to work and in what capacity.  He also said I am ready to meet with the driving instructor to get tested and see how much instruction I will need to get back behind the wheel on my own again.  I am so happy that the appointment went well and he sees that I am ready to get back out into the real world.  He also invited me back to the brain injury conference this year - hopefully I will be on a panel of survivors that participate in question and answer sessions.  The holidays are here and my miracle is just around the corner - I can feel it!  I know I was already granted a huge miracle by surviving this accident but I am ready for another.  I hope I am not being too terribly selfish by wanting another miracle but I do believe I'm ready for it.  This road has been frustrating and at times it has been scary and slippery but after everything I am ready for something fabulous!

The rest of December:

The rest of the month is a little bit of a whirlwind.  Caryn and Mark celebrated their beautiful wedding, I got to spend time with several friends, Jamie went past her due date and we were just waiting to hear from Nate to tell us to get on the road and get to Vegas....except Jackson was apparently very comfortable where he was an was in no hurry to grace the world with his presence.  Mom, Dad and I finally decided to pack up and head to Vegas.  Jamie was finally induced and my gorgeous nephew Jackson was born on 12/24/2010!  I have already promised him that we will never combine his birthday with Christmas, his gifts will always be separate!  What a delightful addition to the holidays...being graced with the arrival of a beautiful little prince.