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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / June 2007Happy - Happy - Joy - Joy!!!
Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. wooooohoooo!!!! fantastic! way to go, girl! ((((((((((((((((happy hugs))))))))))) kate Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! Way to go Donna! I'm jealous...... no one's mentioned when I can drive again, so I shall travel/ride with you in spirit. Leslie Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Hip-hip-hoorayyyyyyy!!!!!! :) :) :) :) Congratulations!!!!!! :) :) :) :)' Nell > WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! Way to go Donna! I'm jealous...... no one's > mentioned when I can drive again, so I shall travel/ride with you in [quoted text clipped - 81 lines] > > 2. J.K.M.A. Ah-ha! so that was what we heard yesterday afternoon! heehee good news, Donna. I know how great it feels to have some control over doing things yourself. And I have to give you a pat on your back for going along with whatever restrictions your doctors suggest. It's wonderful that you have your mobility back and even more wonderful that you are using it safely!  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! AH. Freedom. So very happy for you. Jo All right Donna, congrats. you take care and have fun driving again. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. That's wonderful news, Donna. They sure put you through the wringer though, didn't they? I was under the impression (false though it may be) that the doctor just had to tell the powers that be that you could drive and voila! I'm sure glad you are behind the wheel again. Ann They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . OKkkk ,,, If your happy,,,, I am happy...LOLOL Harv >Woooohooooooooooooo!!! > >Yep, I passed!!! > >Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this >afternoon? Yes, but I thought it was an air raid siren and I ran for cover, just ventured out this morning. Congratulations. duh. ok, so i apparently can post, but not in the correct thread! donna, congrats on being able to drive again. how wonderful to have that freedom back. diane Congratulations Donna. Looks as if you knew more than you thought you did! What a relief you must have felt. Jayne took me for my protime check yesterday and than drove back to her house. I told her I would drop her off and then drive to my house. She told me how many turns I'd have to make and to call her when I got home. Said she felt like she was letting a 15 year old drive for the first time! Since I had not driven in 5 months, I almost felt the same way. Gwen Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. testing--can't seem to post. . if this gets through, gwen, just know i'm thinking of you! diane It came throu Diane. Thanks. Gwen > testing--can't seem to post. . if this gets through, gwen, just know > i'm thinking of you! > > diane Wow, you all know I have shared many times before how very very blessed I am to have such incredibly wonderful friends. Well today there was a knock at my door and here was an absolutely gorgeous, and I do mean gorgeous, arrangement of flowers!!! They were from one of my friends to congratulate me on getting my driving privileges back! Can you believe that? That was soooooo sweet!!! I still can't believe she did that and I was in tears just over how generous and thoughtful that was! Talk about a real morale booster!!! I wish you could all smell them---they are soooo fragrant! I truly am blessed beyond words to have such incredible, loving friends!!! May you be blessed today as well. Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Donna, It's a blessing to be able to share in your blessing. :) Nell Wow, you all know I have shared many times before how very very blessed I am to have such incredibly wonderful friends. Well today there was a knock at my door and here was an absolutely gorgeous, and I do mean gorgeous, arrangement of flowers!!! They were from one of my friends to congratulate me on getting my driving privileges back! Can you believe that? That was soooooo sweet!!! I still can't believe she did that and I was in tears just over how generous and thoughtful that was! Talk about a real morale booster!!! I wish you could all smell them---they are soooo fragrant! I truly am blessed beyond words to have such incredible, loving friends!!! May you be blessed today as well. Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Thanks, everyone, for sharing in my joy with me. It is so good to know that I _can_ go out and just hop in the car and go if I feel up to it now. No worrying about not driving because the law tells me I can't. Just knowing you can drive when you feel like it is such freedom! Appreciate you all sharing in the celebration!!! Stay cool this week! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Donna, I know just what you mean. I've only used my car one time to run to the grocery store since I got it home, but like you, just knowing it is there and I can use it if I want to makes a big difference in the way I feel! Gwen > Thanks, everyone, for sharing in my joy with me. It is so good to know > that I _can_ go out and just hop in the car and go if I feel up to it [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > 2. J.K.M.A. > Donna, I know just what you mean. I've only used my car one time to run > to the grocery store since I got it home, but like you, just knowing it is > there and I can use it if I want to makes a big difference in the way I > feel! > Gwen It the same way with a little money in the bank. With the way prices are on anything in a persons life that is major,,,, it just makes us feel better and it is way better than nothing. Harv Happy Chair Dance for Donna!! Way to go, Kiddo! DeeTee Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Great news, Donna. I'm glad it was a "screech of joy" rather than a "screech of tires" ;-) Nanny Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. Whoo HOOOO Glad I don't have to test again..Probably no way I could pass..LOL Cindy Hi Everyone! Since you have all listened to me whine non-stop, especially for the last 6 months since my stroke, I thought I'd finally share some good news with you for a change! Went today for my test to see if I would be allowed to go back to driving, and ........... Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Yep, I passed!!! Did you all hear that very loud screech of joy coming from michigan this afternoon? Got there and had to do 4 different tests! And here I thought I was just going for a simple road test! Had to do a written test, then another written portion that was all on street signs, then the standard vision exam, then it was out to the car and did a go over on my car to make sure all lights, signals, horn, etc worked, then _finally_ got in the car to do the actual road test! Now, by this time I am soooo nervous and figured I would just chat while driving to release some of the pent up stress. Sooooo, asked the man a question and he said, very firmly, "there will be no talking during this portion of the test other than me telling you which direction to go and what I want you to do." Yikes!!! Alrighty then! Drove around for about 15 minutes or so and then back to the secretary of states office it was. I barely get the car stopped in the parking spot and the guy jumped out of the car and said he had to go in and type up his report and then he would talk to me in about 15 minutes and discuss my outcome! Sheesh, talk about nerve wracking!!! He _finally_ called me back into his office and said I passed everything with flying colors, gave me a copy of the report he had typed up and asked if I had any questions. Ummmm, nooooo, I don't think so, I said, and then he said: "well it was nice meeting you!" LOLOLOL-----Couldn't get out of there fast enough!!! They ( secretary of states office) released me with no restrictions at all today, and my doctors and I have been discussing the times I shouldn't drive and the times it is ok to drive, so will have some limitations set up by my doctors working with me to be safe. Whew!!! Am totally exhausted now, as I haven't slept for the last two nights worrying about this all. I should sleep REALLY well tonight---LOL!!! Man, felt like I was 16 all over again. Thanks sooooooo much for all the prayers and well wishes, they definitely were felt and definitely helped me get through all of this today!!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! Hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. |
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