Oz

Welcome to the Land of Oz, aka, Overlook Hospital. It is Wednesday, so Dorothy is crying, "there's no place like home." The Wizard has said that we cannot leave Oz until tomorrow; he will send Glinda the good witch to release us after the morning blood tests come back. The Wicked Witch, me, is useless and not able to get anyone to understand Dorothy's wishes, therefore Dorothy is miserable! I wish she would realize that the Wizard is currently in charge of our journey down the "Yellow Brick Road to Recovery," and there will be many twists and turns along the way for him to navigate. Even the wicked witch would prefer to be home, with her comfortable bed, nice clean shower, and of course her rocking chair. Most people long for 'home' where they feel safe, loved, and comfortable, especially if they had to leave against their will. Home is where we can be ourselves, relax, let our guard down, and experience unconditional love and acceptance, so it is natural to want to be there, especially during stressful times. But my dear Dorothy, all in good time, you have to accept that the Wizard really does know best. Everyone here in Oz wants only the best for you; they are all using their powers to make you better, even the wicked witch, though you may not agree. So my pretty, it is time for you to decide what kind of woman you will become on this journey. The Wizard may be the one controlling the time line and the path you will take, but only you can control whether you chose to be happy or miserable. It is how we face life's struggles and road blocks that determines what kind of person each of us will become. When life is good, and
things are going your way, it is easy to be a kind, gracious, and loving person.  My darling Dorothy, how you handle the challenges life presents you with can have lasting effects on the person you will become; will you be sad, lonely, and miserable, or will you rise to the challenge and take control of your destiny. Choose strength, choose dignity, choose acceptance, choose bravery, choose love, and choose happiness. My hopes and prayers for you my dear are that you live a long, healthy, happy, productive life surrounded by people who love you and support you. Choose to become the best 'You' that you can be, filled with an inner sense of peace and happiness, then no matter where the road takes you, you will be 'home."
I love you my dear Dorothy, aka Sarah, more than you will ever know.
XO. Mom