Hi everyone,
I just wanted to share briefly how well the whole trip went. After raining for 3 weeks straight (after all, it was still the rainy season), the morning of our son's wedding, I woke up at 5:30 am, to an incredible, sunny day. Every day after that was sunny and spectacular as well. So, we got to witness the changing of the seasons from "green" to "brown" as they call it in Costa Rica, from rainy to dry. What a gift.
My other big news is that I really got relief from my injections. I hiked the rainforest, walked the beach each day, and I think my biggest adventure, by far, was I did the "zip line" canopy tour with 11 other members of my family and friends. We did 9 different cables, gliding high above the forest floor, and at the end, they took us to a waterfall cliff where we could take off our gear, and jump off this cliff into the water below. I can't believe I did it!
I have a total fear of heights, but I did all the zip lines, and jumped off the cliff to boot, with all my sons cheering me on, and of course, telling me to be careful. A once in a lifetime experience. I'm still getting relief in my hip from the injection, so I am quite pleased. Day by day I go. I got the most exercise I have had in a long time on this trip, and it was spectacular. I'm going to ride this wave while I can. Thank-you all for all your support. It's been 6 1/2 months since my 3 level lumbar ADR, and I think I see alot of light at the end of this tunnel. I guess my motto right now, is.....never, ever, give up!
