Dear friends,

I'm sorry I haven't blogged recently - it's been a little wild. Let's start with the most recent stuff and work our way back.

I saw Dr. Gene Alford yesterday. He's the plastic surgeon who rebuilt Carolyn Thomas' face after her gunshot wound. Many of you are familiar with this story, and many of you know of the personal tregedies he's face since then. Our consultation was really inspring and I feel so much hope for the outcome of my reconstruction. He agreed to join the team that will collaborate in fixing me!

Dr. Alford was amazed at the fantastic job done by Dr. Foreman and Dr. Odinet the night of the accident, as we all are. That seems to be a standard reaction from all the doctors I've seen. I owe these two so much for their work that night, and all I can say is Thank You. Seems like it's not enough.

The other consultation will take place this afternoon with an oral surgeon, Dr. Taylor. Dr. Alford has worked with him before, as has Dr. Soparkar, the occular plastic surgeon who'll do the orbit and socket for prosthetic eye  I'll know this afternoon how Dr. Taylor wants to proceed.

I'm driving more now, and doing really well. Susan rode with me, and told me she was pleased with my new, more cautious driving style. Whatever.

I've also picked up the pace of the aerobics a little. Step was tough the first time, but seems easier with each class. I'm noticing some minor physical differences now, and am hoping they will pass with time.

I feel strong and optomistic about my future, and am working to deal with the incredible anger that's part of the process I must go through. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers as we take this journey together.

Yes, thanks is not adequate, but,

Thanks,
Katie