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Dreamed | about something | but lost the dream handle as I awoke | waking and dreaming seem to have merged |

Reading Hiding in the Mirror, a book about multi-dimensions, string theory and science. I think one of my dream states involved one of the hidden dimensions, a folded universe where I don't have PD. There were thoughts or dreams (who can tell the difference, really?) dealing with being in both universes with slightly different attributes.

Awoke with a stiff right leg (tight muscles in the upper leg) and soreness/stiffness in the lower back. Something's been unraveling all week in the leg. It's almost as if the FSR work has started just from reading through the materials. Not likely, but possible in some universe.

Anyway, it was good to go to the chiropractor this morning and get an adjustment. Came home really hungry. Went to the Peninsula Creamery and ate a hash brown pie breakfast plate. Then went for a goodly walk to get some air, sun and exercise. Leg held up fairly well on the walk. But, didn't walk as far as I normally travel so as to not stress the leg and muscles.

Tremor was more noticeable when awakening. Calmed down at chiropractor's office and stayed so through breakfast. Supplements should be kicking in--energy-wise it seems to be happening.

So, awaiting news from the PDTreatment team regarding acceptance into the program and initial steps. Been reading through the years of PDer's communications regarding their recoveries. Lots of information; lots of data. Most of it deals with people who were on medications when they entered/participated in the program. Would make poignant and painful documentary.

I got another call from MSR. She caught me in a cafe again. Returned her call, but got her vmail. Someday we will connect. Guess I'll head into the lab tomorrow for the blood work that the doctors ordered, and to pick up my PSA kit. May also do laundry, see GH in early afternoon, and make it to yoga class (yum at the thought of taking that class). Days go by.
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Took a nap and picked up several emails from the Recovery group list server. Got one message from a woman in Michigan whose mother went through the treatment. They discovered that she didn't have PD, but some other condition. So recovery is possible in more than one way.

I spent the afternoon fidgeting. Couldn't seem to settle down for some reason. Ate a snack and that helped, but was still on edge in some way.

Got two pieces of good news. Social Security had made a mistake on the amount they paid me this year. They are sending a check in December with a year's backpay. Not a lot but every bit helps. Then got another letter from them saying they are increasing payments starting in January with a cost of living increase. Raises! I got raises in my retirement.

And... just got an email from the PDTreatment team... I'm in the program. Just have to work out the schedules. Good news! The note indicated that I could set up a schedule that would allow me to commute back and forth, but that doesn't feel right. I think transplanting myself over there makes the most sense. Especially now that I know that members of the team do long term care. The time has come the walrus sez...

Finish out the holiday season here, but move there around the 1st of the New Year... and begin the program somewhere in that window. Have to think it through, but trust that this is where I need to be headed. Guidance, please! Guidance and joyous thoughts!