Carole

Darrell-
This posting saddens me. You were having a lot of fun and I was sure enjoying getting to know you online, especially as the transition was made between formats. Please feel free to be yourself here. As I read through your synopsis of your last days at work and your acceptance of what is life now, I was really moved. It reminds us all to remember what blessings we DO have. I agree with Bruce when he said that you get over the trauma of resigning. I always thought I"d be prepared for it, but when it came down to it, I had tears in my eyes when I told my principal. We decided I wouldn't have a retirement party, because I just couldn't have taken it at that time. Since then I wish I had taken time to say goodbye after 21 years, but realistically know I'd have been a blubbering fool. I wasn't quitting because I could, but because I had to. Now I realize it was because I could. Life is sweeter than ever, with treasures that may have remained buried had I not taken that step into the unknown of disability. God knows what he's doing; we only need to trust Him more. I'd also say, don't be afraid to use that parking sticker. You gotta have SOME perks out of PD! It's the one thing I've never been questioned about (I doubt we hide our condition as well as we think.)
Bike on, DB.
Carole