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My Trip to the DMV


CagedBird

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Today I went to the DMV for my re- evaluation. I thought it was going to be just updating my medical records but to my surprise I had to take the road test. I was a nervous wreck, my dad had really upset me and discouraged me as always, and I started to feel like driving was too hard. To make a long story short, I passed the brake-response test, I backed up in a straight line, I even parallel parked, but the driver instructor claims I rolled a stop sign therefore I failed the test. I only passed 2 stop signs and I specifically remember the type of cars I watched go pass me when I stopped. I think my not passing the vision test had a lot to do with her decision even though the headquarters already have said my vision is acceptable. I was really fustrated because I used up all of my leave time from work to take that test today and my nerves were wrecked after so much pressure and my dad tearing me down during practicing. but I have to go back in 2 more weeks and take the test again, then I have to set up apppintments with all of my doctors to get them to fill out another medical evaluation, then I dont know what happens. This whole process is just so fustrating. I have been trying to drive for the past 3 years but I guess nothing in life is easy.

In other news, I had been feeling down a lot since my last entry. I just get these urges to clap my hands, scratch the excema on my right arm, and I just really want to feel something with my hand. Its even hard for me to fall asleep at night because I just want my arm to be straight and my wrist to stop making my fingers curl. It just feels like I just had my stroke last week like Im trying to get used to this all over again. I dont know where all this has come from. I even try to exercise but it only hurts more. I try to put my arm in the brace but I get so tired and frustrated trying to straighten my hand and hold my wrist down. I've cried a lot lately and prayed just wondering if God is going to wait until I make it to heaven to finally answer my number 1 prayer. If anyone knows how it feels, some empathy would help please.

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Hi there Katrina,

 

Sorry to hear about the DMV nightmare you're experiencing. Your Dad's negativity could also be considered as an added lesson in driving and dealing with others.

 

I see you're being hard on yourself once again sweetie. Having a stupid arm myself that does not want to listen and recover, I DO understand and have empathy towards you. tell you what....let's have a pity party right now, this very minute for all of us who have stubborn limbs. Ready.....set.....GO....One....Two....Three........Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

OK, pity party over; stand up so we can all flush and get back to business.

 

Hope I've made you smile, even a teeny one. You are definitely loved unconditionally.

 

((((HUGS)))

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hey Katrina:

 

driving instructer had failed me for same reason first time & I was completly able back then except I was immigrant. things happen, just trust in God that whatever is happening in your life is for your own good. I hzope your pity party is over now.

 

Asha

 

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Don't give up, it's a privilege you have a right to experience with having a stroke. I enjoy being able to drive again. May even buy me another vehicle to haul my scooter in without taking my seat off.

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Katrina,

Your are doing so well. trying and showing up are major accomplishments. You'll drive and pass that test,,,,because you have that as a major goal. Keep working on that arm. You might consider botox. If it is too bent and curled.

Frustration is part of the journey. You know, God's time is His time. We don't kow when things are planned to occur.

Keep working hard.

Ruth

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