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several months had really built up and had laid heavy on my shoulders. The
stress of not knowing what to expect over the next year also weighed me
down, but I was on the mend now. I didn’t want to leave, I was having such a
good time. Then my phone rang.

It was the windshield company confirming that they’d be coming to Jay's
parents to fix my windshield. We hung up and I immediately looked at my
watch. I was going to be late and I didn’t care. I stretched every second
out. I wanted to cancel the windshield appointment so that I could stay and
visit, but I decided I'd better go.

Now, I was really running late. Within moments, I was back into the
car, driving a bit more quickly this time. I was obviously feeling a bit more
confident. In minutes, I was back on the freeway before I knew it. I was
passing cars not thinking about a thing, except to make my windshield
appointment! I remember laughing at myself. Thinking... I'm going to be
fine… no matter what the future outcome would be with my eye. Even if I lost
complete vision, I’d be ok.

I was proud of myself, for driving with one eye so soon, not letting my fear
take over and overcoming my first obstacle. I know there'd be more to come,
but I just was going to take it one day at a time. I remembered what Lori
said. She said this was my experience and how I chose to move through it
was my choice.” Today, I was marching forward with the best possible
attitude I could. I can do anything I set my mind to.

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December 15 Thursday –

Jay and I woke up. We had our morning coffee as we always did. We
rested for a bit and then it was time to check my eye. Jay had all the goodies
ready. He had a great system, which made the bandage process quick and
easy.