Friendship

On my road to black belt, I find that I can get fairly intensely focused on ME. My diet, my stretching routine, my kicking program, curriculum, watching the DVD, studying my Life Skills stuff.....There's enough to keep me focused on myself for hours. This morning I got in the car at 5am and headed for St John's Hospital in Santa Monica. My very best friend from High School, Maid of Honor, and adopted sister had her hip replaced. We Park City Ski Racer girls are hard on our joints.....Anyway, it was one of those things where you have to drop everything and let your BFF know that you are there. Of course, she did fabulous. In and out of surgery in two hours, walking by 4pm and insisting she doesn't need any pain medication. She's tolerating very well, and kinda reminds me of myself. We spent the day watching free movies, talking about boys, and drinking water. It has been a great day of filling my emotional tank. Since I've had this procedure and about 14 years of nursing experience, I turned out to be helpful. It feels good to give back and to be given an opportunity to make a difference. My friend was there the moment I was diagnosed with Cancer and stayed close throughout my ordeal. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be there for her given the uncertainty of my own personal outcome just one year ago. I remain grateful. As I get closer to testing for my black belt, I would like gratitude to replace selfishness whenever possible. Tonight, I will spend the night in the hospital just to make sure she gets through the night okay. Tomorrow, I will see MY hip surgeon and get some info on how my hip is doing (and my left knee). With all the kicking we do and pushing my flexibility, I want to hear from him that I'm good to go for September. I'm pretty sure that I am, but it's nice to hear it from a professional.