BMW,
I cannot express how grateful I am for your encouragement, Hugs,
and warm feelings.
I read your story so far and it was like reading a book, only personal.
What happened to you was absolutely unbelievable. I am glad, glad, glad
you are here today!!If you are like me it is a little hard to go back to those
days and re live it while writing about it. As I explained, I have only been
able to start talking about mine after 5 yrs. I still lose my breath, or even
start shaking a little when writing about those horrific days. Every day we
are stuck with the pain, which is a gruesome reminder.
I have been seeing Dr. Jim Lemons at the Lemons Center in Overland
Park, Ks. for 4 years now. He is such a kind person. Anyway he believe's
in relaxation and a kind of self hypnosis. When my breathing slows down
and I am thinking about wonderful things and feel so relaxed, he has done
his job. I have tapes to listen to whenever the pain gets intolorable.
I see him once a month because we live 2 hrs. away. There has never been
a time that I haven't broke down and cried. He always cares and it is
an appointment I always keep, to keep my sanity . He is specificly for people
living with pain.
Did you ever go to pain management?
I gotta go get my bath and check on my dogs, and more dogs. They are always
inside if it is cold and inside if it is too hot. They are a real part of the
family. When it is cold out I put the little Italisn Greyhound in a little coat,
she also has a bomber jacket. She is adorable.
HUGS HUGS Time to go. Truely,
HUGS HUGS Patti
P.S. You are a blessing, I'm sure not just to me, but other people as well