And my winning streak was continuing. I had immediately liked a woman who brought her son to the same preschool I brought my daughter. We hardly ever ran into each other around town, but when we did, we seemed to have a great deal of emotion and trust for each other. Years passed, and I ran into her while she was working at my pharmacy. She gave me her e mail, and that was it. We were headed for a deep and long lasting friendship. I have emailed her every day. She also believes the same things I do, and we have a great admiration and love for each other. She is the kind of friend, my little angel Teresa, who you can count on at any time. Unfortunately for her, that time was recently 1:30 in the morning. She simply answered the phone with three words, “What’s the matter?” When I need strength and wisdom and faith, I just e mail my good friend, and I shall receive what I need. These friends are more than sisters to me. They are my rocks when all around me is going crazy, and I don’t want to join in. And I try to be there for them as well. My Teresa e mailed me one day. She said, “Sue, you have to go to this woman.” And she gave me her name and phone number. I had no idea who or what this woman was, but I had the utmost trust and faith in my friend, so I promptly called and made an appointment.
One of the very best moves of my life. Her name is Sandy, and she is a reflexologist. The reflexology massage has helped my Crohn’s immensely, and feels Heavenly, I never want it to end. It does end, in an hour, but I not only get a massage, but the most interesting and truthful bits of wisdom from this woman as her fingers work their magic. She has such a diverse range of knowledge, and I hang on every word she says. Whether she talks to me, or tells me a story to bring home a point, I am mesmerized just by being there. The whole process has given me much needed strength and resolve, where before, I had none because of the Crohn’s. My mind was strong, my body weak. Now, they are beginning to work in balance.
