Read My Personal Account of Life With Spina Bifida
—Mt. Airy – Day 3— I woke about 6:30 AM after not getting into bed until after midnight. I usually hate when that happens, but this time it’s different. I’m in Mt. Airy, NC. Your location makes a big difference in life. My plans for the day were to eat at “The Loaded Goat,” take…
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—Mt. Airy – Day 2 – The Meet Up— It’s a quarter past eleven, and I am just getting back into my room from the “Mayberry Meet-Up.” (Day 1) I honestly do not have the vocabulary to paint a proper picture of the time I had tonight. Around 6 PM, Aunt Claudine, Shirley, and I…
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—Mt. Airy – Day 2 – Midday Report— Mt. Airy is a hopping town today. Snappy Lunch had a line outside the door, and people were walking all up and down Main Street.The Squad Car Tours also had a line and a one-hour wait. We gladly waited. I love to see a town such as…
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—Mt. Airy – Day 2 – Morning Update— I awoke this morning to the sun shining through the sides of the curtains and Andy Griffith Playing on the TV. My Aunt Claudine and my Step Grandmother, Shirley, are with me on this trip. I remember that I once told Papaw that Nana stepped away to…
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—The Mayberry Motor Inn – Day 1— We have arrived at “The Mayberry Motor Inn” in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. I quickly went to the front desk, signed in, and backed our vehicle up to the door of our room for easy unloading. Within 30 minutes, we were unpacked and felt right at home. The…
Read MoreIt’s 3:30 AM When I awake. My left arm is killing me, and I immediately feel the old familiar Hip Pain as well as Spinal Cord pain. I try to be as quiet as I can and get out of bed. The only thing that will help this pain go away is walking around or…
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We made our way to Dandridge, TN., today. I know that’s where we are because I asked my phone, “Okay, Google, Where am I?”My Smartphone replied, “You’re in Dandridge, TN.” We left the house around 10 AM CST, headed as close to Mt. Airy, NC., as we could get before wearing ourselves out. —Apparently, that…
Read More—Packing For Trip— Since I have the most luggage to pack, my Aunt and Uncle drove over and let me pack my supplies first. I left the medical supplies that I will need for tonight and tomorrow morning out. I also left my laptop since I carry it in a bag and pretty much keep…
Read More—T-Minus 24:00 — In 24 hours, we should be on our way to Mt. Airy, NC. I have double and triple-checked my medical supplies to ensure I have everything I will need. Still, I’m a bit anxious. It’s because I’m worried I will forget something. For example, and I use this example a lot, I…
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