@rwinney @artscaping I have felt love for you guys, very often. I have felt love for others here, too. I mean, we share our souls here. If that ain't love, what is? We try our very best to help, listen, learn, laugh....the only thing we don't do, is hug. And with Covid, we cannot, anyway! Rachel, I am so happy you are going to Mayo. Finally! I just called my Pain Doc cause elective surgeries are opening up next week, and I am hoping for my Dorsal Root Trial. I know they are prioritizing patients, and getting their acts together, so it might take some time. Meanwhile, I hobble along, Kratom and Marijuana at hand. What a goofy life. From one moment to the next, healthy to sick.....Basically, just wanted to send my love!!!! MWA!!! Lori Renee

Good morning all. I'm finally scheduled for Mayo's 3 week pain rehabilitation program to begin June 18th through July 9th. I'm overwhelmed, excited, happy, scared, concerned etc...Covid has turned things upside down. Also, I am faced with anxiety simply because it will be a daunting task physically and mentally. M-F 8:30-4:30 for 3 weeks.

It's taken over a year to get to Mayo and I'm very grateful that I'm going, dont get me wrong. I know I will be in the best place possible for proper evaluation, support and encouragement. I will fall back on my tools of diaphragmatic breathing, meditation and mindfulness. I will pull up my BIG girl pants and make it happen!

Be well and I hope everyone has a manageable day. 😊
Rachel