So you ask, how is your healing process coming along? Healing? Yes, I am determined to feel better. Fibromyalgia is a very real disease and encompasses the body, mind and spirit. I am learning as much as I can about it and have an appointment with a specialist in Franklin. I found out about him on the Vanderbilt Hospital website. He was a doctor there and taught at the university and now has his own practice. He only sees those patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and  gout.  I don't have gout, thank goodness. I have everything else...

So, you say, what is the orchid about? Well, I find it very beautiful and breathtaking to look at. I know Gabby finds them beautiful and healing, too.  It sits in the corner of my bath where it gets lots of moisture and I see it all the time. I am encouraged to take a bath every night to relax my muscles before I go to sleep. Sleep is difficult and the movements of my legs during the night are lessened if I am not as tense. I think in my sleep study it said my legs move 90+ times per hour. Argh!

Tennessee is beautiful.  I have chosen some vegetables and fruits to grow (we will see) and there are fruit trees and vines I will be watching. There are birds everywhere. Nature is the best medicine ever. Be sure to get your dose of it every day.