I never in a million years thought -->I<-- would be writing a book about health and nutrition and here I am staying up at ungodly hours every night writing and doing research I find so exciting that I wish I would have done this years ago but I didn't have the experience that I have now. It began as a testimonial to help people be aware of their rights in the medical field as a patient but it's grown into something much bigger than that. I would be DELIGHTED with any information you would like to share with me concerning your experience(s) in the health care system and/or your medical concerns/issues. I'm watching our world become very sick, very quickly and we need to understand WHY this is happening and make a collaborative decision on how to fix it. I think I have officially turned into a radical and I'm impatiently waiting for others to join me.

You know those times where words don't do any justice to the situation? Well this is one of those times. I cannot say thank you enough and there is no cute bunny picture that I could post that would symbolically show how appreciative I am. The donations that I have received helped put food on the table and also paid the overdue insurance bill on my car so I can drive to my doctors and physical therapy appointments again. That is a BIG deal. I was telling my Mom today that it would be one thing just dealing with the pain, or being broke but dealing with both of them at the same time has really pushed me to my limits. I don't take words like "depressed" lightly because I've seen people battle and die from it but the last couple months have been very depressing for me. I have so much to be thankful for and I have so many exciting ideas and plans constantly circling around in my head but being totally broke and in serious pain makes everything look completely unattainable. But I know everything happens for a reason and I am learning a very important life lesson from this. One of the lessons I've learned is the importance of community. To have a community or circle of friends that you can go to in times of need with NO FEAR of judgement. This has been a very hard time for me but the biggest blessing of all is knowing that you have a community that you can depend on and I HAVE that, and thank you all who are a part of it. I want you all to know that I am here for you also, always. If there is anything I can ever do for any of you, no matter what it is I want you all to feel absolutely free in asking me and if I can I will and if I can't I will make it so I CAN.

I still have another long month ahead of me before my doctor will consider allowing me to go back to work or not. I've been trying my best to come up with ways to make money legally, meaning NOT get another job because I am on workmans comp and also something that won't hurt my shoulder. I still can't dry myself when I get out of the shower. I still can't reach up to get a glass or hold a phone to my head for more than a minute. I still can't make a fist and I am in CONSTANT pain. One of my dear friends is giving me a bottle of Curamin to see if it helps. It's all natural and the reviews look promising. I really hope it works. Nothing has worked so far.

If you have any "safe" work for me and can either pay me in money, groceries or kittens it would be greatly appreciated. I love children and worked in a daycare for 3 years, have been a nanny for many people in downtown Boston with only great things to say about me and I'm CPR certified. I'm good at everything I put my mind to and am basically just willing to do anything for a box of cereal:D

Please know that with any contribution I am receiving I am PAYING IT FORWARD because I am a strong believer in it. I have already looked into donating time to food pantries and homeless shelters. I'm doing whatever I can right now and any help is BIG help. My dear friend Mark sent a bag of cat food that we got in the mail today that had me crying for a good while because I'm so touched by the love and concern from my friends. I also know that "This too shall pass" and that I will be able to RETURN this love and support back to where it came from. Thank you all so much again and I'm going to stop now before I put anyone to sleep. I love you all and thank you thank you thank you for your support, every little bit helps and these sleeping kitties laying next to me with full tummies are the perfect example:3