Johann was excited to take me driving on Saturday. He said it would be good practice for him since Simeon could be getting his drivers permit in just over a year. YIKES!! How are these kids growing up so fast?! I'm not sure a permit at 14 is the best idea, but we don't even need to think about that for over a year, so I won't think about it until I have to.
Back to me driving. It went good. Better then I thought it was going to. Johann didn't even need to slam his left foot down or grab the door handle to brace himself! Of course the speed limit was 25 and I'm not sure I ever went that fast.
Things went well until we got to the grocery store. As soon as we got in the store I was hit with a wave of nauseousness. It settled down until we hit aisle 2 and I hardly kept my lunch down. I still struggle turning my head quickly without getting dizzy, and too much stimuli at one time is hard so I think those are some of the reasons it happened.
Today I drove the kids to church and stayed in the chapel with them for the entire sacrament meeting. Then I went home and rested in the quiet until I needed to go pick them up. I'm grateful for every red light I get stopped at now since they give me an opportunity to slow down the stimuli coming at me. I don't drift to the right, but my right arm does feel weaker then before.
I'm pretty excited to be driving again. I have a pretty small radius that I'll drive in. I don't want to go on any heavily traveled or fast roads. Thankfully the grocery store, physical therapy, my new therapist and a drug store are all within 2 miles of my house so I can drive myself to those places. My favorite stores sadly don't fit into my radius right now. Johann may think that's a good thing actually! In a few weeks I'll broaden my driving area out, but I'm not planning to do all the driving I did before.
So if you see a light blue van near my house going under the speed limit-it's probably me getting back into my life. Don't worry I won't run you off the road or drive up the curbs!
Things went well until we got to the grocery store. As soon as we got in the store I was hit with a wave of nauseousness. It settled down until we hit aisle 2 and I hardly kept my lunch down. I still struggle turning my head quickly without getting dizzy, and too much stimuli at one time is hard so I think those are some of the reasons it happened.
Today I drove the kids to church and stayed in the chapel with them for the entire sacrament meeting. Then I went home and rested in the quiet until I needed to go pick them up. I'm grateful for every red light I get stopped at now since they give me an opportunity to slow down the stimuli coming at me. I don't drift to the right, but my right arm does feel weaker then before.
I'm pretty excited to be driving again. I have a pretty small radius that I'll drive in. I don't want to go on any heavily traveled or fast roads. Thankfully the grocery store, physical therapy, my new therapist and a drug store are all within 2 miles of my house so I can drive myself to those places. My favorite stores sadly don't fit into my radius right now. Johann may think that's a good thing actually! In a few weeks I'll broaden my driving area out, but I'm not planning to do all the driving I did before.
So if you see a light blue van near my house going under the speed limit-it's probably me getting back into my life. Don't worry I won't run you off the road or drive up the curbs!
3 comments:
My heart breaks when I think of all the obstacles life has put in your path. You've been an inspiration handling everything with such grace. We are so proud of you and the progress you have made in such a short time. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. We love you Kari.
- Annie
You are doing Great!! Keep up the good work!!!!
-Donna FP
I am fully jazzed for you, Kari -- driving give such independence. I see such big progress in your recovering. Heartening to me and all others who love you, too.
If I spot your blue van in the neighborhood I'll know you've expanded your driving circuit to the Extreme! Hug, M.
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