12/16

“Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.”

Today, an appointment was [finally] scheduled for me in Boston. I could not be happier about this! The appointment is for December 16th at 9am. My hip surgeon is in Japan right now and couldn't coordinate the visit with some neurologists, so we scheduled the appointment as a "follow-up" for my hip. I need the rods and screws out of my left leg as soon as possible because I am in a lot of pain in it all the time. I would MUCH rather get this done in Boston, if possible, because the whole experience with the hospital in Syracuse wasn't a pleasant one. Due to my college schedule (and recovery) it seems as though the hardware removal will be in the summer time.
As for my neck, it is still unknown what it wrong with it. I've talked with a few doctors and everyone thinks that it most likely won't require further surgery on it. If the first two haven't alleviated the pain, a third probably won't either. I'm thinking that it may be something to do with arthritis and food in tolerances (my mom can't eat tomatoes, potatoes, or chocolate or she is bed-ridden due to her arthritis acting up). I'm just praying that either physical therapy or food testing will prove to be the answer.
I want to write on here more, but I'm very busy with the semester winding down and working at the hockey arena and babysitting at church. When I'm not doing those, I'm trying to relax and give my very tired body rest.

I hope every one has a great holiday season!