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Michele, I am so, so pleased and thrilled for your continued successes!

You will have my prayers as you get through the next few months.
I have noticed that with any unpleasant event, when the earth comes round to that same point in space again (same season, etc.) our bodies remember. I lost a baby on Oct. 6 many years ago (he would be 13 this year) and even though I have pulled through the grief of that loss very well, that on that day I may still feel sad - even if I don't remember, on the day of, why I'm feeling sad.

So... I understand what you are saying. It's a very real thing. Our bodies are so, so smart. They're telling us they (or we) still need to heal a bit more.

I heard a wonderful quote this year from a man I respect very much, name of Richard G. Scott. He gave a talk on recovery in our church conference. He said, "If you had a broken leg, you wouldn't try to fix it by yourself." It is so true--we need the professional help to get through things like you've gone through. Yet sometimes, so many don't try to find the medical help. So I am very proud of you for seeking out what you needed. Also, sorry the legal system let you down too... sigh... that's also unfortunately true, too often. But--you are healing. That is huge, and wonderful, and a miracle.

I think you are doing BEAUTIFULLY well in your recovery. Please keep on the boards so we know you're hanging in there and getting through. I hope you can feel the love and family feeling we all have for you! You really add a bright light to our little group here, and I'm glad you're here with us.

Shine on!!

Linda