From Joyce Edmonds

[Guest guest]

Merry Christmas Cam and other members. I just

looked over the last months posts and saw many of the same people are

still active members. It has been over a year, maybe even 2, since I

have posted anything and Cam wanted to know how I have been doing

during that time. I am doing good from the scoliosis surgery I had

in July of 2004 although I do lean forward a little. I hope it's not

leading to something more serious. Dr Lenke did my surgery and I'm

not due to go back to him for another year. It'the 1988 Arnold Chiari

Malformation surgery that is still causing me a great deal of hip

pain. It's the site where they took a bone out to put in my neck.

It's hard to believe I could still have so much pain after 20 years

but I do. I am sure it is mostly nerve pain and if anyone has

experienced this type of pain and have suggestions for relief, please

let me know.

My husband and I just got back from a 12 day cruise to Auckland New

Zealand and Sydeny Australia. It was a beautiful part of the world

but counting lay overs it took 30 hours to get there. Outside of that

all we do is go to the gym. We work out 5 or 6 days a week for 2

hours. It's part of our daily schedule and if we miss over 2 days in

a row we notice a difference in the way we feel.

In 2007 I bought a van with a lift and effortless steering which gave

me back my independence. I can push a button, lower the lift, drive

my scooter in, transfer to the drivers seet and I'm off. No more

waiting on hubby to take me to the mall.

I guess that's all. Not a very active two years but sometimes that's

not all bad. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with family

and friends and a happy and healthy New Year.

Joyce Edmonds