So, I think this merits it’s own special blog post.  After I got home from Fort Wayne today from getting a T9 nerve block, I had a message on my phone to call the famous Dr. Tinkle’s office. 


To back up, when I thought I was going to be diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos, I got back to hard core researching, and realized that Dr. Brad Tinkle is pretty much a God to EDS patients. 

Today I am thankful for my extended family.  I am thankful for the safety net and love that my extended family provides.  I am thankful to know that I could call up any one of my cousins, uncles, or aunts, and they would have my back in a heartbeat.  I am thankful for the times all of my extended family is one place. 

1.  I started my Beta Blocker, Propranolol and started wearing compression stockings.  I was terrified of swallowing my first pill because I’ve had a history of being allergic to medications, but thankfully nothing crazy happened.  My compression stockings are definitely going to take some time to get used to, and I would appreciate any tips on how to get them on in less than 20 minutes.

Today on Thanksgiving, I have so much to be thankful for.  I am thankful for traditions and for family.  I am thankful that I get to celebrate Thanksgiving with both sides of my family; the Dama’s and the Jaskolski’s.  I am thankful for all of my extended family; aunts, uncles, cousins…

I am thankful for the delicious food that fills my tummy.  Bounzadotes (sp?), Stuffing, Gnocchi and Italian Sausage, Turkey, Stuffed Mushrooms, Lemon Bars, Broccoli Rice casserole, Kids Wine, and so much more. 

Today I am thankful for the Herner family.  They have been family since I was born.  I am thankful for all of the vacations we have spent together, all of the Sunday night dinners we have had, all of the “porch sitting” times we spent together in the summer, all of the Christmas Eves we have celebrated together, I could go on and on… 


I am thankful for Sue, who is another mother to me and Doug who is another father to me. I am thankful that I can walk into their house, no matter the time, without knocking like it is my house.  I am thankful to know that they would do anything for me, and all I have to do is ask.