Blog B'lag

I suppose I didn't fully comprehend how many of you were actually reading this thing until the postings skewed to a halt -- and then came all of the e-mails asking what was up. So, wow -- I definitely didn't mean to let you down or keep you out of the loop (not to mention that posting updates on here one time -- versus repeatedly via e-mail and phone calls -- becomes less of a time commitment for me). So, please accept my apologies for the lag.

Not surprisingly to a lot of you, I'm sure, I have a lot to say on the topic, so I'll try to get things out more periodically moving forward. Regarding my progress (thanks for asking), I'm doing relatively well. I think it's safe to say that I've plateaued, in that a period of progress (while good) has stalled for the time being. And while I've got a ways to go before I'm 100% Amanda once again (or 75% for that matter), I'm amazed at how well the recovery process has been. I think a lot of my amazement stems from the realization that, whoa, it was merely a month ago that I was confined to a hospital bed with a spinal fluid drain stuck in my back, unsure of my future, unsure of my sanity.

Continually, I'm strengthened by all of your contact and perserverence (particularly when it takes me longer to get back to you all than I'd like). I know I keep saying it... but thanks.

In general, I just can't wait to be back to my old self again, when my energy level's back to that of a regular, healthy 31 year old. Back to when I can stop taking all the Advil. Back to when I can roll my eyes at the color printer not working again (yes, I miss being at work). And particularly, back to when when my head's less addled and it's completely obvious that a stamp belongs on the upper right hand side of a letter (versus the left, where about 20 of them were confidently affixed on a recent thank-you card binge).

The finish line is a ways out, but thankfully, in sight. Can't wait to celebrate with you guys when I get there.