Category Archives: Doctors

Sonograms, MRI’s and Results Oh My!

I’ve had a slew of medical appointments as of late. I had my follow up MRI on March 23rd. Even though I knew what was coming, what to expect, it was still frightening. Even though I was prepared, I was … Continue reading

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Birthday Reminders

I was born on August 22nd, 1978. Every year around my birthday I am reminded that I was supposed to have died   My mother, young and frightened, felt her contractions starting late one evening and was rushed to the … Continue reading

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Filled With Pride

I thought of my first physiotherapist today.  When I was in elementary school, a woman would visit me once or twice a week to work through a series of exercises with me that were supposed to help strengthen my legs and … Continue reading

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Really Alive

Even now, before I head to bed, I am reminded. I try to ignore the pain as much as I can. I had one person tell me once that I was brave, that I was a strong person. I like … Continue reading

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