Breathe Deeply
Finding it hard to catch my breath these days.  I reach deeply into the vessels of me that feel everything.  The part only I know well.  Gasping for understanding and support, clutching my chest begging the wind to fill my lungs. I know what I'm capable of and I know of my limitations. Right now, please, I just want to breathe easily. I know I can overcome the tightness in my chest. I am able to control how, when,   why or why not, just me... the only one with such power over myself (maybe with the help of a Dr. or two). Some may call it stubborn, I call it survival, self preservation.  As each gulp of much needed air enters my body, I'm filled wit

It's that time again!
As the first test approaches I realize that I have accumulated far too many notes, and have far to few memories of what those notes actually say. I'm nettled by the smallest of things,(I guess my coping mechanism is to collect an abundance of information. I have committed far too many hours to writting a beautifully scribed, and eloquent 77 page revision of the textbook. By the night before the test I have finally completed an immaculately conceived outline.... and set out to actually read and study it. Maybe not the best sequence of events, but, well....anyway...this is it! Did I mention my notes were thoroughly exquisite? Well, apparently the notes paid off...Not to menti

An Aire of Reassurance
Walking around campus lost and finding my way, filling out forms on line and confirming payment,buying books, and figuring out which parking lots are student friendly and which aren't. It's all part of my new student identity. In a million years, I would not have guessed this would be where the wind would blow me, yet I find myself sitting and waiting in a classroom where all the other kids are just that.....kids! Yet, there's a comfort this time around. A certain security knowing I have the wind at my back. As class begins I find myself sitting front and center, so as not to miss a word. The information is a fresh flow of information, and my understanding of it... all still