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This morning on my way to work I heard breaking news of a head on collision in a near by town.  Life line choppers had been dispatched and traffic was all tied up.  Immediately I was overwhelmed by the memories and I burst into tears.  I prayed for those involved and asked God to send angels to comfort them. 

It’s amazing some times how I can instantly recall the feelings of confusion, fear, shock, and denial, even though it’s been almost 15 years.    Pain wasn’t an issue.  It was the shock that I remember the most.  Not me … this is a bad dream …  I just hope those involved get a second chance at life like I did. 

Speaking of my life, I did finally see an endocrinologist.  That was the best thing to happen to me in a long time.  She was wonderful, assured me that she would get me feeling better, and gave me the answer to what is wrong with me.  I have an auto-immune disease called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  Personally I think it sounds like an Iron Chef name than a legitimate disease.  My friend Lorster happily renamed me “Iron Gimp
America” and I have to admit, I like it.  It’s not a curable disease, you just manage it.  It’s mine forever, it’s very common, and when it’s found, the treatment is pretty easy.  It’s just more dosage adjustments and blood tests. 

I already have more energy (although I’m catching a cold now!) and my head is not surrounded in a haze. 

I’ve also finished my time with the fitness coach and nutritionist.  They were both so completely awesome and really helped me get a plan for life.  Both of them want to keep in touch with me.  In 5 weeks I lost 13 pounds and 19 ½ inches.  That was without the new medication for my thyroid and the endo said it will be much easier for me to lose weight when this is all straightened out. 

So that’s the long awaited update. 

Thanks for staying tuned