Now that I haven't had a dizzy spell or experienced a spinning sensation for about a week, I have been given permission to begin driving again. Because I have only driven for approximately 6 weeks in over 5 months, I needed someone to accompany me for the first few days to ensure I could handle being behind the wheel.
Keith has never been thrilled to be a passenger in a car but he did go out for a few trial runs with me this weekend to evaluate my driving. Since I performed at an acceptable level (was actually credited for doing a good job - although I still brake later than he would like), it will no longer be necessary for folks to chauffeur me around. I have to admit I will miss someone going out to start the car to warm it up for me, and being dropped off and picked up at the door, but it will be outweighed by my returned sense of freedom.
For the immediate future, I will have to be cognizant of the numbness level of my extremities (hard to feel the gas pedal and brake when your foot is numb). I will also have to continue to monitor myself for the return of any spinning or dizzy spells. If I remain symptom free, my first day back to work is slated for January 13th. Yes that is Friday the 13th, but I am feeling quite lucky - and richly blessed.
YEAH!!!!!!! You go woman! Congrats on going back to work - thrilled to hear you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an amazing woman! Fun to see you on NYE!
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Be careful, I heard blondes tend to be more dizzy (or is that ditzy) than brunettes. Ha-ha. Just kidding. Love, cousin Denise (a real blonde with a new brunette twist).
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!! Way to go Peg! FYI - in Argentina, 13 is considered to be a very lucky number, especially on a Friday! Lots of luck!! xoxo
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Peggy, keep fighting hard, girl. We are behind you all the way! I read most of your KMA page. Loved to see it. I especilly love the positive way you have attacked this problem. This only confirms my long held views that any woman who could corner Keith is pretty special. My view has always been supported by your abundant intelligence and natural beauty but is now fully confirmed by the brilliance of your attitude toward attacking this problem. We are so behind your struggle, Peggy! Please keep it going. I am sure your fight is not as easy as you seem to portray it in your postings, but we are so glad you are going in that direction. We're looking for ways to keep you stong, and are not holding back on prayer for the result. You may not believe this, but such prayers have indeed worked in similar circumstances before so we have great hope for you. Jim and Cathy Wynne
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