Free Bird!

So progress report continues. I went to the ortho (spine) Dr. today and was told that if I had spinal fractures that were closer together, my injuries would have been a lot more serious. Still thanking God every day for the fact that I'm as ok and functional as I am. At 23 I think I got some very valuable insight into life and my current situation.

Best news ever: I can start taking off the brace in increasing 1/2 hour increments every day. Ex. Today =1/2 hour off. Tomorrow = 1 hour off. Day after = 1.5 hour off. Stellar right? It totally made my day. Not to mention I'm going back to work part time at Fox Run tomorrow. Let's face it that's huge too. From a mental and physical stand point. Bring it on Scooter and Sudsy! lol Maybe I'll start sending out the full time resumes too. Can't hurt, right? It feels so great to be getting back to normal and in some ways back to the "old Jess." Every day there are little accomplishments that mean big steps. So we'll just keep on keeping on..and taking it one day at a time.

Anywho. That's the life update for now and I'm sure many more to come!

Cheers all.. and to those of you who can have some of that tasty (missin so much) Finger Lakes vino goodness.. have one for me! =)

Things have DEFINITELY been put in perspective.

Hey everyone! it's nice to be back and get back at this! To keep you up to speed I was in a car accident in the middle of December. I hit black ice. Got rear-ended and pushed into a corn field. After all that I ended up in the hospital and then some. Incurred some very serious and some not as serious injuries in the process. But thankfully I made it to see my birthday in January in the scheme of things. The only good thing of the whole ugly process is I'm having a great recovery here at St. Mary's....the littlest things make my day anymore...and I appreciate life like whoa now. Through all this too, you find out who your true friends and family really are, I thank God everyday for the amazing people in my life. I'm doing really well and can't wait till tomorrow to get back to home, get to truely thanking everyone for all the positive words and thoughts in my favor. Not to mention I can't wait to get back to my version of normal life and life in the Finger Lakes.

Things such as sleeping in your own bed, having your family close by, and hearing your family laugh and tease you are the things now I look at and laugh and love more than anything. I'm also thankful I haven't lost personality at all in the wake of a brain injury. Also that I fractured bones and that I'm still functioning and doing beautifully at rehab is a great feat in my eyes.

Now the next step! Getting a job is key! I can function and with a little work my little injuries still left will heal in no time. My determination and my family's has been a huuuge part of healing. If there's anything that I believe after hearing it over and over at the hospital....this "girl's got angel's on both shoulders" and "this girl is destined for greatness!"

Bring it on world!! Cuz life's too short and I'm not wasting onnne more minute!!