You don't need anybody to tell you it's okay to feel as you do right now. You're grieving a loss - the loss of yourself as you were.

Probably all of us do who are in this PN (and other) boat(s) now and then.

If you can, try to ignore those who might stare because you use the cane. I use it when the imbalance/weakness shows up and don't give a second thought that somebody might "look at" me because of it. We do what we have to do.

We had an interim minister once while the Trustees were doing their lengthy search for a permanent one.

His sermon was entitled, "Things Happen."

The bottom line was: "Why NOT me?"

Very sad, but very true that some of us drew the short straw one way or another.

Try to keep your chin up, and best wishes.

Sheltiemom