Milestone day today. Went to the grocery store for the first time in months. Posted this on Facebook:
For months before my surgery driving had become an anxiety-ridden ordeal because guess what? When you feel like you're going to faint all the time, driving is a total nightmare.Today I went to two places driving my car by myself. I know, you're thinking "big deal, Dee" but it actually IS a big deal. I had not driven my car for about 6 weeks. I didn't drive for a couple of weeks before the surgery because I felt so bad, then I wasn't allowed to drive for two weeks after my Pacemaker surgery, and then when that was over I got sick with a sinus infection and didn't want to drive. Then I drove but only with Michael in the car with me. Today I ventured out on my own. No anxiety attack. No nervousness at all. Hallelujah! It may be a while yet, however, before I venture onto I-285...
Of course, I forgot about half the stuff I needed and I have to go back in a day or two, but so be it...
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A couple of other quick notes.
I am very happy the Supreme Court has made marriage equality a reality. I have very dear friends who are gay, and gay family members. It's simply time to let everyone enjoy the benefits of marriage, and not discriminate. I am so sorry Christians are all freaked out about it but I really don't understand why. Heterosexual marriage is not under attack. Churches don't have to perform gay weddings. It's simply about fairness.
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I love the South and I am proud to be Southern. However, the Confederate flag is very upsetting and a symbol of hatred and fear to many of my black friends. It shouldn't fly in public places. It belongs in museums. Let's not upset people unnecessarily.
