i'm with ya on that one vicki.. i have NEVER liked crowds unless i was in FRONT of one, not IN one. now that i'm the "trip fall" poster girl, i like it even less. i am SCARED to death of going dancing, of all things tonight. BUT, i deeply TRUST my dance partner or i wouldn't even attempt it. i FIRMLY believe that he is aware enough, kind enough, and most importantly STRONG enough( lol) to keep me from hitting the floor.

if i get brave enough, we may attempt the jitter bug which will include our grand finale of me being lifted up on his either side and spead legs down the waist, like in the movies. this used to be second nature for me, i'm afraid if we can accomplish this feat, it will be a real milestone. at least i will be in his able arms and not on my feet!!!!!!!!!

i am ready for failure, but i really think i can do it. i'll let you know.

i totally understand. ya know, even if i bust my ass tonight, i'm gonna work some more, with my new pt( wonder if he dances? lol) and try again in a few months. i will NOT give up. i have worked too hard, and was lucky enough to be left with the "possibilty" to be able to "go back" as much as possible. so many people were'nt given that chance, and if there is a NEXT time, i may not be either.

i am bound and determined to get better to the absolute BEST of my ability.

the end

kim

Vicki,

Get yourself on of those shopping carts that people take to flea markets and farmers markets. That will steady you without looking "handicapped." I have one that I actually use to carry the stuff we buy at places like that because I can't carry it all. If you haven't seen one, they are the height and shape of a gulf bag on wheels only they are made of light weight nylon. They also make one out of wire that two grocery bags fit perfect in, side by side.

Jean

VICKI,

I CAN'T RESIST, JUST FART, IT CLEARS EVERYBODY OUT OF THE WAY. CHILI OR A HOT DOG WITH SAUERKRAUT WILL LAST THE LONGEST.

OK, NOW THAT IT'S OUT OF MY SYSTEM, I AGREE WITH JEAN. USE A SMALL CART TO HELP STEADY YOU AND BUILD CONFIDENCE. CROWDS AT FIRST BOTHERED ME, BUT IF I'M CAREFUL AND WATCHFUL, MOST PEOPLE GIVE ME SPACE.

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH WASN'T VERY DIGNIFIED, AND I APOLOGIZE TO YOU. IT'S JUST THE FIRST THOUGHT THAT CAME TO MIND AND I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING. ANOTHER SENIOR MOMENT.

MARTY

Marty, you are so full of it!

kim, wish I could come and watch you dance.

Jean, you're always the practical one.