My nervous jitters were appropriate. I am not progressing well so I am out of work another 8 weeks. The treatment that I have been having is not working well. I ended up seeing the doctor, getting an MRI and more x-rays. I wasn't expecting anything but seeing the doctor. The new recommended treatment isn't very exciting but if it will work for me and help my pain then I am willing to try. It involves tiny needles inserted into my neck to locate and numb the nerves that are giving me trouble. Once the nerves are located and numbed, they will then be cooked (destroyed) so the pain goes away. Once the pain is gone, I will be able to strengthen the muscles that are locked up in my neck. Then when the nerves grows back, between 1 and 3 years, the pain should not come back because the muscle will be strong enough to not let the bones pinch the nerves.

I'm not very excited about the needles, although it is a very interesting process. It pretty much makes me cringe like no other to think about it. I guess I'm ready to get it started though and get it done so I can feel better.

One of the good parts about not being able to work is that I'm going to start back to school. I'm going to register next monday for a minimester to finish out this semester and get another class down. I take the placement test Monday also. I hope I place out of math because I really don't want to take a math class. It wouldn't hurt because I like math, but I just don't want to take one. So hopefully my scores will be well enough to test out of several classes. That's my goal anyway!

I'm glad that I have the Great Provider on my side. Even though I've been out of work for over a month already, all my bills have been paid, there has always been gas in my car to get me where I need to go, I've never been hungry without having something to eat. All my NEEDS have been met and I'm more than thankful. I am truly blessed. I will continue to give Him all my thanks and praise. I'm looking forward to seeing what else He is going to do that is more than wonderful in my life because He is good.