vers l'avant (forward...)

hello again to all -
since i actually have a few mintues at my computer i wanted to write a quick update on everything (don't worry, it won't be that long, and, the best thing about email is that you can stop reading whenever you want to:). i forgot to tell everyone the good news though...I'M WORKING AGAIN!!! i have been for a little over a month now. at least trying to as much as I can. I am working some short shifts at night back at my bennigan's, this time as a hostess and as a SW (silverware roller). definitly a much slower pace than before, but perfect for where i am at right now. my managers (friends) have been SO gracious towards me and so understanding of when i can't work because i hurt too bad or am over-doing it or something. i just am happy to be back and be around people and actually earning some money again. the other night there i popped something in my knee out though and my doc told me to go to the ER. that was friday so maybe soon i will go since i am walking pretty bad right now. i just don't really want to sit in that waiting room for ten hours. as for the other stuff, i did get my lift on my left shoe. it evens me out pretty good and if i wasn't such a vain person i think i'd like it. i also got an AFO brace for my right leg, which i think i told you about, that will help correct my walking and my drop-foot. but that thing hurts so dang bad to wear and it doesn't fit in my shoe right, so i might have to get that adjusted. the doctor that has been helping me with all my foot stuff is really great though and said that this is just a process of finding things that work for me. everything in life seems to be a process. tomorrow morning i go in for an EMG, which i have no clue as to what it is, just that it's some test for my nerves. then wednesday i go in for my results from vascular. will update then:). also, (i got off track earlier), i am working part-time in my dad's and uncle's business office, heloing with the administrative and accounting work. needless to say i love working there, getting to be around uncle kim and aunt sandra all the time has been wonderful, plus they're sweet and look after me but still put me to work;) AND, i just started my own mary kay business. i am not exactly sure as to what i am doing yet, and i never ever did think i would sell makeup. but for months now i have been praying for God to provide me with a way to make my own income and be able to contribute to the household stuff, while still being able to go to my therapy sessions and doctor appointments. He has been answering this prayer and i believe that mary kay may be another part to my puzzle. please pray for blessings and lots of business. but also that i will remember that God is not a God of urgency and to pace myself.

i think mama is calling me, so love to you all and my prayers are with you....

you're much appreciated,

Rachel