Happy Sunday,

Since my last surgery, I have felt like a new person.  Without machines or bandages on my back, I have a new sense of freedom.  I also feel better that I'm not losing a lot of blood every day from my open wound.  Tomorrow will be 5 weeks since my surgery.  In the next week or so, I will begin out-patient therapy.  I have to be six weeks past my surgery so nothing will pull at my incision site.  From my accident, I don't have much feeling in my back but I know it's closed up.  It will take about 6 months for my back to be fully heal.  If I'm uncomfortable at that time, I will have a fat transfer to my back to make living a little more comfortable.   Fingers crossed, I just had my last surgery.

My house is going through its final stages to be put on the market.  I hope that it's ready in the upcoming weeks.  After my house is sold, I'll be looking to buy in Shakopee.  That way, I am closer to my family.  Grace is doing great.  Dance season is is in full swing.  I can't believe that she'll be in high school next year.

I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers throughout my journey.  This is just a stepping stone.  

This is my last journal entry.  My serious medical procedures are behind me.  The next steps in my journey may take years, but with hardwork and my family behind me I know that I can do it.  

Thanks again.  
Love Katie