Yes, that's exactly what I mean.  I feel like such a psycho because I'm fretting over nothing.  I got my MRI scans back and the doctor had this look of "What the french fry is wrong with this dude!" lol  I kid you not. Nothing is wrong. I was instructed to do some rehabilitation exercises and stretches one hour a day for the next two months, and return for a check-up appointment in July.

Ultimately the severity of the issue was all in my head.  I have concluded that in the Army my worst enemy can be my own mind.  Positivity and sheer will are CRUCIAL!  Enough said.

Tomorrow I go in for an MRI of my left knee after work, then I go back to my orthopedic doctor with the results to get feedback on what's up next Monday.  As I've said before, healing has really come along and the pain has gone away as it's been a month since I hurt my knee.  But I'm going to spend the remainder of May on rest.  I'd rather not risk re-injury.  I've always believed it to be a mild sprain or overuse injury of some sort.  And up until now I've done NO major physical activity that involved my knees and have been on strict rest.  Smartly, I've taken preventative measures to avoid another overuse injury by purchasing proper running shoes and supportive insoles to reduce the shock of running on flat surfaces.

I gather that soldiers have to be deeply aware and knowledgeable about what it takes to care for their feet and leg joints.  In fact, I've become acutely aware of my physical health in recent months a whole lot more than I've ever been before.

The other thing that I wanted to blog about earlier today is the matter of enlisting over going in as an officer.  So far I've had the chance to speak with a few people besides just my recruiter about my options.  With good reason I was advised to go the way of officer because I have a four year degree.  But one of the first things my recruiter asked me about when I mentioned that I've graduated from college is whether I have college loans and how much.  Let's just say that I have A LOT.  Given the amount and where I am in my life, it actually might be more financially sound to enlist and go for Officer Candidate School later on in my enlistment term.  This is the advice I obtained from my recruiter and one of my fraternity brothers that enlisted a couple years ago based on what I explained about my situation.

Staying positive and prayerful.