It was very quiet at the rink today, some of the usual morning people were not there. I had a lot of time to just sit and watch Belle skate with no distraction. I noticed some things. The main thing I noticed was that she was in pain. She didn't tell me this, she didn't have too. I could see it on her face and in her movement. She hurt!
After she skated I asked what hurt and she said pretty much everything. That is not a good way to start the day! I guess I need to quit whining about getting up, after all, she did so without complaining, skated through the pain without complaining and wouldn't have said anything if I hadn't asked. I am not sure proud is the correct descriptor here, but I was impressed with her dedication and fortitude!
Fortunately she has an appointment with her rheumatologist today. Peter Pan is taking her so I hope they convey how lousy she feels. I am leaving him a list of questions and things to make sure the doctor knows. Good luck to them all, this could be a difficult appointment.
Just as an afterthougth I am almost done with 4:00 AM wake up calls. I have 2 weeks of school left and then it will be SUMMER VACATION! I can see the finish line from here! The wierd thing is I don't think I will be at morning ice next year. Belle will be driving herself and won't need me there. I am not sure this is a finish line I want to cross. I have been at that rink by 5:00 AM for the last 7 years, I don't know what I will do without it. Of course even now I don't know most of the people who skate there, though mornings are still people I know (we are a fairly small crowd.) I stopped by to watch Belle yesterday afternoon for a few minutes and I knew almost no one in the lobby. It was really strange! Anyway, I guess more bittersweet moments for the next couple of weeks.
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