Dear Me MP?,

I am getting ready to go out to the park too. I need to walk before it gets dark.


I like your poem. It is powerful.
I'm sorry that you are hurting.

Your gardening, keeping notes of therapy, seeking out group support at the hospital, Ipod, walking, . . . are all good.
You are on the right road.

Do you play a musical instrument by any chance?
There's a group of women near me who get together once night a month in a park to beat drums together. It sounds fun in a way but I have not gotten around to trying to connect with them.

I don't listen to music because music distresses me. I think it brings back memories -- no matter what song I am listening to. It could be a brand new song that came out last week.
And music with out words is difficult too. I can only listen for short periods of time.

So I am glad for you that you can listen to music and that it helps you.


Please keep writing.
I need to hear from you. I feel better when I hear from you -- I'm being serious.

That stinks about your work being interrupted by phone calls.
Too bad you can't ignore the calls, or better, send them to the boss's desk for him to pick up.

Book the massage and keep the appointment. You need it. Then book a second one for a week later.

I hope you and your Hooper enjoy your walk.


Mari