Thanks, Mark! You know I never thought I'd ever get to this point again! Don't get me wrong, I still have my bad days but they are becoming fewer and fewer......maybe it's because I'm understanding myself more and actually listening to my body. I know when it's time to slow down; however, it doesn't mean I have to sit out entirely like I did before. It's just a matter of altering the situation a bit.

I agree with you regarding the high kicks and potential strikes to the back. For now, I would be happy to accept the stretching and stress relieving aspects of it; however, wouldn't the competitions be AWESOME!!! (As you can see that is a statement and not a question in my world!!) We shall see if that is in my future or not. Through all of this, I am also accepting (as hard as it can be at times) that I do have limitations but again, I try to find ways around those limitations by "tweeking" them to my advantage!! Hahaha!

Well, I've got class in a little bit. Have a great night!!