Category Archives: Medical

Back In School

The first week is over. I spent months preparing for the first day, making sure I had approval from the VA and acceptance from the school, USF St. Pete. I still have forms to submit, and some of those will … Continue reading

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100+ Things That Made 2025

1. Al gifting me a radio for the hike (that’s too big to bring)2. Terry trying to print me a new phone case (three times) and another one that cracked3. Karley gifting me matchy pants in a different color4. Holding … Continue reading

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Some Celebrate, I Cry

I had chosen to share some childhood memories before the great departure for the PCT, but they were deemed too sad for such a happy space, so they were removed. I believe this is different since these tears are for … Continue reading

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Day Fifteen – Land of Chipmunks

Gert and I leave camp at 610, and 15 minutes later, I stop to take my jacket off. There’s a trail saying, “Be bold, start cold” for a reason. My jacket is so efficient that I go from feeling warm … Continue reading

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Day Eleven – X-rays in San Jacinto

I wake from a dream that Ravi is sleeping on the floor too. Later, Gert will suggest that perhaps it is a premonition. Caleb will cover me with the blanket and turn the air off, so I can sleep longer … Continue reading

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