The play is now over and was an even bigger success than last year's. I FINALLY got the lines down for both Acts I and II.
We received three standing ovations for our five performances. The reviews from those who saw the production was wonderful! Overall, despite my concern and worry about memory, it all came together for me and turned out to be a great experience. People are already asking about next year's play.

I'm hoping that the play generated enough money to make Jack's next three payments for World Youth Day. Last year it took care of two or three. This is the biggest fund raiser that we have.

I discovered how continued stress (and little sleep) affects my MS. My right foot returned to almost complete numbness tingling and that 'swollen' feeling. Balance was more precarious and finger tingling became more obvious and affected more of my hands. Fatigue and concentration problems were present as always. Doing two performances on Saturday really wiped me out.

I received my injection quite late last evening. I think that because I got it late, I experienced more pain this a.m. I had to get up and take care of my dogs. I took more ibuprofen and used my back massager on my back since my lower back hurt a lot--like back labor! I was a little achy all over, so tired, and just felt 'out of sorts'. Finally, after FOUR ibuprofen (the most I've ever taken at one time), the pain diminished quite a bit. My doctor told me that I could take more ibuprofen than what the bottle says. Usually three does the trick, but this time, three didn't seem to be very effective. I'm hoping that I don't have to use four in the present.

I'm looking forward to spring--almost all of our snow is gone and my tulips are already pushing through the soil. I'm looking for great days ahead!