So what's up, you ask???

OK - the e-mails are coming in....."are you alright?" Well, yes...and no. Last Thursday night, as I was getting ready for bed, I had pain in my shoulder. Twenty minutes later, and I couldn't move my arm. I hadn't done anything out of the ordinary except decide to save $12 and wash my own car earlier in the evening! I coddled my arm at work, iced it over and over, and figured "It'll go away...this can't be happening...we're leaving in a week!"

By Sunday morning, I was crying from the excrutiating pain from not being able to sleep on or move my right shoulder. I went to Urgent Care and they did x-rays saying it appeared to be Bursitis. Long story short -- I'm now under the care of an Orthopedist (wait....another SPECIALIST?? An "Orthopedist" was NOT on the long list we have to see!!). Tomorrow I will be going in for a cortisone injection and I am now on lifting restrictions for 4 weeks (nothing over 10 lbs.). This means I can't work as my job at the hospital requires pushing/pulling/lifting 100 lbs.

Speaking of my job, I know everyone knows I love my job. Well, today I had to go in to tie up some loose ends and --- everyone made me cry. They have been so supportive and at one point I was pulled to the side (hey, A!) and presented with a book to read on the plane as well as a special, home-made card (Tina...I think you're a closet OT!). The card was filled with the most touching sentiments and generousity that words cannot begin to express both Jon's and my appreciation. When I came home and read the card, I became a blubbering mess all over again! Jon laughed (at me) but was in awe. We are so thankful! Spasiba to you all.