ANOTHER GREAT DAY

Yesterday I went to my primary care doctor for the tightness in my chest. She did an EKG on me and by the grace of God it came out normal. She said that after all that I have been through it would not be abnormal for me to have high anxiety and stress which can cause tightness in the chest. The chest tightness was gone by mid-day and I haven't had any since. I went through the entire night comfortably. Also the thought of assimilating back into life although exciting can be overwhelming at times. You wonder, am I going to be able to do it? Am I going to hold up? Well of course I am but I just have to have patience and have a slow go at it.

Also yesterday I drove for the first time since June! Yes I left the nest! I was very anxious driving for the 1st time in a while. I am used to always having someone by my side when I go out. Someone is always driving me somewhere. But this time it was just me. Although anxiety ridden at first, I simply took a deep breath in and exhaled. Then I started to feel good. Matter of fact, I felt great! Freedom was once again mine! I was mobile again! Able to go where I want when I want; no longer a captive in my own home. I drove myself to my employer and I met with them. I was swarmed by all my co-workers. I thought to myself, "Oh my goodness, PEOPLE!" I have been a recluse for the past 4 months so to socialize was a bit overwhelming. I was happy when I was able to speak to my boss and human resource lady in a private room without all my co-workers. I am so thankful to my employer. They have been so understanding. I am going back to work part-time on October 15. My hours will be M-F 10am - 2:30pm.

Ahhhhhhhh, Life is Good and I am just beginning to live mine again!