A New Day!

Today is the 29th. My appointment with my Neurosurgeon went great. He was so thrilled with my progress. He jerked my neck around a bit and I about came off the table. Nate's eyes were huge as he watched. I have been so careful with it and then WHAM!!! he slams it from left to right, up and the down and up and down and I saw a few stars and felt some popping, which he said was okay?! Now it is funny. It wasn't at the time. So, because I have been working out, I have great range of motion, he said. He basically said he was 'kicking me out'. So I won't be going back unless I become symptomatic again. Thank God!!!! He gave me No Limitations other than not benching 150lbs tomorrow! lol! So that's it. I have been to the gym tonight. I ran 1 mile and walked 2 at elevated levels. I worked my legs on the machines. Shendi went and is trying to Pump some Iron:) We had the most fun beating the crap out of the punching bag!!!!! I feel a release tonight. What a journey this has been. Now I am going to live the best life I can. I am going to reach goals that I thought were impossible months ago. Until tomorrow, goodnight:)

hey. okay so today it is raining. i could tell you that even if i couldn't see it. i have alot of pressure today in my noggin. i still feel good though. my spirits are high. tomorrow is my neurosurgeon appt. after that's over i will feel better. lela and i watched 'little house on the prairie' this morning. i just cried and cried. i had forgotten how great that show was. i will have more energy after getting home from the gym today.

i read an interesting phrase on a sign riding by a church this morning. it said 'worry is the darkroom where negatives are made'. isn't that so true? no need to worry. it just gets you down and down and down and down....... who cares anyway? life is short, you've all heard it said. but isn't it? chances are we've all had someone taken from us.... they've gone on. i wonder what they would say to us if they could....... maybe they would say... stay focused. keep your eyes on the mark. the mark being Jesus. it is so easy to get pulled away. there is so much to tempt us, our adversary, satan, calls our names. it is soooo easy to get distracted. remember the road is narrow. lets all help each other along. the only things you can take with you to heaven is other people. you might not go at the same time, but you will eventually be there together. don't just enjoy your boat ride..... look for others in the water you can pull in your boat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there are people drowning and we need to be ready to help them....

i love you all.
pray for a little special girl named Jasmine....i know your prayers will be heard.

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okay... so i was wrong about the six girls being chosen to compete... there were more than that... i only type what i am told, however, Shendi did exceptionally well, as always. the group she ran with got 2 medals... and the girls team in total got second place and a big trophy to show for it.. it was all exciting!!!



i am doing great still. i am getting back in shape. melissa did my hair today and i feel complete!!! ha ha:) she shared some stories with me about the fundraiser she put together and we just are still amazed. my bestie is the bomb!!! :)



life is great. i am living each day to the best. i



love you all....

kim



a special thanks today to

Melissa

Bethany and all my co-peeps at the shop (can't wait to get back)

Nikki Capps, Tiffany Broughton, Bridget Johnson, Penny Ward, and Jenny Worley and I can't forget Maxine....:)

Connie Pilkington

Lindsay Pilkington

Carolyn Fields

Joan and Paul Shepard and kids

Joanna Chrismon

Hannah Naylor


and all those who I haven't gotten to yet thanks:)

shendi

Good news.. Shendi is on the track team. Their final meet is tomorrow, Thursday. They had to be chosen to compete in the finals. Only six girls, I believe, from her school were chosen to go. Shendi was one of them. I will let you know how she does. We are so Proud of her!!!!!!

Its' been awhile since I have posted. Shendi's birthday is today and we have been partying all weekend!!! I have to say we have enjoyed ourselves with Shendi and her friends.
I seem to be doing well with the recovery. There are still hints that remind me that I'm not in the clear. I seem to be getting stronger by working out and stretching all these sore muscles.
I wish I could say more but I don't have anything to complain about. I am just trying to "get on with it".
You all who need a clip, dip, and/or a strip, give me a buzz. I am booking appointments starting tomorrow. I am not starting to work tomorrow but will be back the second week in May:)
I love you all.
Judy, I stole your line:)
Dana Powell, Happy Birthday yesterday!

320-7537:)

What's Up People!!!!

Its been five weeks and I am feelin' great!!! I really feel great. I bought lots of Thank you notes today. So to all you hard workin' friends and family of mine, you will be receiving one soon!!!

Well we had a funeral for Wormy. He didn't make it. But the kids are excited that he is a Beautiful butterfly in heaven. It is so beautiful here, isn't it? I want to go to the beach so bad...... Shendi's birthday is on Monday. I can't believe she is going to be 13! Where in the world does the time go? She's having a big sleepover this weekend. The little ones are going to Grandma Jean's house. Nate and I get to stay here with 13 year old girls who love to stay up late. We are excited!!!! Lots of birthday cake, man I would love a piece right now....

I go to the surgeon in 2 weeks. I will be glad to be released!!! ha:) I did start driving again yesterday, Maybe that's why I feel so good! People, do not take driving for granted... there is something so invigorating about 'the windows rolled down and the radio up'. I started going to the gym..... I have been doing cardio, but no lifting of any sort until after I am cleared for the world... I can't wait to start living again... I feel as if I have a second chance to make the Best of it!!!!

I miss working.... counting down to getting all dressed up again and having adult conversations. Anyone wanting to book an appointment, go ahead and call. Starting Tuesday I am going to start booking. I love you guys!!!!

I will be seeing ya!
Karla, I hope your caterpillars are doing better than ours did!
Aunt Laney thanks for your sweet message I love you and miss you:)
Melissa, Kisses!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bethany, I sent ya'll a message to your email... i hope you read it.. i can't wait to come and see you peeps.....
Mom, I love the dishes.. Very Beautiful
Kathy, I have clothes for Samuel....
Kristy, those cookies were the bomb!!!

Hello

This is my pasture.....
Beautiful, huh? I am doing well today... a little slow, but good. I love you all:) I am planning to go back to work maybe the 2nd week in May.
Enjoying my family.