and the good news is..........I went to see the orthopedic specialist on Monday and because of the progress I've made since I saw him the end of November, I don't need surgery!

really relieved about this......the physiotherapist i have been seeing since the end of november has made a huge difference as well as being in the pool 2x a week for more exercise......move those muscles!

the focus now is on strengthening and stretching but my arm is moving more all the time and less pain as i stretch it further and further.

what a relief! i am off work for another couple of months but very thankful for the benefits that arrive every other week.

it feels like forever since i've driven a bus but i'm finally able to close a car door from inside and roll down a window, a huge leap for me! not sure if i can pull open the hood of a big bus but it's comin'.

in the meantime, i am really enjoying going to school and learning all about the travel and tourism industry. i present my final project on saturday on guess where?
hawaii of course. i just do what i know.

laters..............