Reflections

January 13, 2020 started off with a migraine that did not let up for 66 days. Even now, the pressure continues to build. I’ve had a total of 8 pain free days this year, and today is April 19, 2020.

I had been self-isolating due to light and sound sensitivity long before the country began social distancing. When I returned to teaching Intro. to ASL for 2 of my libraries, I was grateful to teach over Zoom from my home. The sign classes will continue to be online from now on. Yes, in person classes have certain benefits that you don’t get from the online version but the Introvert in me can’t be convinced online isn’t the best version! :)

The migraines aren’t gone but they are improving. I got off a migraine Rx I’ve been on for 7 years that caused me to gain 50 lbs and I’ve been steadily losing that weight ever since! Yeah! I’m starting to look and feel like myself again. Definitely feeling much healthier, breathing better, heart rate is steadier... and with less insulation, I’m getting cold again.

Hopefully I will begin blogging regularly again soon.

Father,

2020 has been a strange time for sure. For me, phasing Dreamer, it has “recharged my batteries” like no other time in my life possibly could have. Thank you for this opportunity to acceptably social distance. Thank you for giving me relief from my migraines after all these years. Thank you for making this my healthiest year, physically and mentally, in a long time! Thank you for blessing me with good health, good friends, and good works.

-me