Hallie and her Papillon Cousins

[Teresa]

OK, now I have another Hallie shot to hang on for my computer background! I'll post Meg's prints in the next couple of days. She just told me a few minutes ago that my sister-in-law would love a set of the same prints for her house (I didn't wait until Christmas; she got them when she came in late last night). She has finally realized that I developed and printed them in the darkroom myself and didn't just take them in somewhere and have it done. She was really impressed then. I'll either print the other set myself or I may have them done at one of the two places here in town that print black and whites. It might be interesting to see the difference.
As for recovering from the wreck, I have some problems with my left arm and upper back which actually comes from my neck due to the whiplash. I'm doing physical therapy once or twice a week to hopefully improve things or at least keep them from getting worse and avoid having surgery anytime soon. Because my work as a dental hygienist uses a lot of hand work, my biggest concern has been losing the ability to do my job. So far, everything has been okay. I have some problems when I'm super busy, mainly because I'm spending so much time having to bend forward while working and I'll also occasionally get some numbness in my left hand. If it gets worse, surgery may be an option I have to look at, but I would rather stay away from it if at all possible. I have an appt. with a neurosurgeon in the next few weeks, but just for an evaluation so there will be something to measure any changes against. It's amazing how so much can change in just a few seconds!

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Roberta, I could tell you it was really dried cat pooh, but it's too close to Christmas to be that mean. LOL.

Teresa there is something about hand developed film! I'm not surprised your SIL wants one too. I'm anxious to see!

Boy it sounds like that wreck really did a number on you. But it also sounds like you've come a long way! I hope it doesn't come down to surgery but if it does, hopefully will help you a lot. Yes you need full use of your hands with the work you do! Boy you aren't kidding, life can change within seconds!!