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the waiting room was empty when i got there.  good luck, rhoda.  i hope you get the "all clear" sign soon.

i changed, and waited.  soon, an older gentleman came in.  i was shy.... all i could say was "good morning."  cool lady (who was used to coming in the afternoon, because her husband worked nights) strolled in, with a smile, and a happy greeting.  she changed, sat down, and extracted the story from the gentleman.  he was a machinist, and was hoping to get his appointment time changed to early morning.... because by 11 am, he knew he was going to be covered in oil.

he was pleading his case while i was called in.

it was hard to position me to-day.  i have lost another pound, but i would think that wouldn't make for such a change.  i still don't mind waiting.  i'm glad to be coming in early, so that it doesn't matter.

no red skin yet.  still have aches, and twinges.... but the skin is holding up good, thank goodness.

i was too awake last night, and slept poorly.  it wasn't because of trouble, or stress.  i was just too wired, i guess.  i know to sleep means to heal.... i have to work on letting go of the day more.

one day i'll learn to relax, and let life be.