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29DECEMBER29
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My Mother created my birth announcement!
Note: my Mother’s expert hand: continuous paper cut out!!!!!
AWEmaZING!!!
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My Mother lost most of her amniotic fluid
at 20 weeks in her pregnancy.
I was born full term.
 I was born with congenital dysplasia of the hips, right knee, and feet
– as well as other joints.
My right leg was twisted around my neck.
Surgical reconstruction began at 6 months.
My body is a dynamic testament,
actualized visions,
the blooms,
of remarkable creative medical genius.
My life story has been a unique,
treasured story of collaboration
catalyzed by my
congenital complicated complex orthopedic equation
met with
the pioneering creative genius of orthopedic surgeons
and
physical therapists.
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My story is an improvisational story
steeped in abiding trust;
tuning fork of recognition;
moral courage;
sacred listening;
mutual dedication;
the divinity of the brilliant light in creative genius;
and
RADICAL HOPE.
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Please click on link below for further information:
HIP HAND HEART
https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/hip-hand-heart/
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ALL of my toe joints were congenitally dislocated.
Yes, they looked like a lioness’ clawed paws.
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On 27 December ,
TWO days ago,
Dr. Coetzee reconstructed each toe!
I was prepared to meet the post-operative pain
and
prevail through the 8 weeks of recovery.
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My ensemble of friends are remarkable templates of character
– as are my selected orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists!
They all know I am a RISE UP action figure
– NOT a potato chip planted/stuck onto a sofa.
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TEAM – GOODNESS OF FIT!
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Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
https://tcomn.com/physicians/chris-coetzee/
http://mspmag.com/locations/J-Chris-Coetzee-Edina/
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Above: a close visual approximation of my right foot…
Note: look close at my baby 6 month foot!
ALL my toes were congenitally dislocated
– as were my hips, right knee. both feet and other joints.
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Above: the visual reality of the post-op reconstruction of ALL ten toes!
ELEVATE!
ICE!
WHEELCHAIR!
KEEP POSITIVE
– NO DHA* welcomed!
* Drama Hysteria Actors
– narcissists: the binary gaslighting/manipulative I am a victim ‘players’!
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Yes,
for my birthday
the AWEmaZING Dr. Coetzee
gifted me
with
NEW FUN/ctional
paws!!!!!
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
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CATHERINE L. JOHNSON 
Catherine, This is amazing. I’m sending an abundance of love and healing vibes from California. Heal well in the fullness of grace and beauty that is your life! Happy Birthday! Patty
Happy Birthday!
Your mind is so creative!!! Happy 2020 with new toes!!
I woke up today to this amazing visual and written narrative of your birthday journey and 10 ecstatic toes that are stretching out with glee! Your attitude of not just acceptance but fierce joyful desire for the benefits of surgery are continuous applause for the knowledge, skills, creativity and heroic reconstruction done by Dr. Coetzee. Your therapist will guide you not just physically but with mind and spirit, too, toward the best and most comfortable walking you have ever experienced. Let’s dance!