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Dr. Martin, I’ve been meaning to write this note of thanks for quite some time but never sat down to actually do it. The thought always came to mind when I was out taking my 2 mile walk and by the time I got home, my To Do List would take over. After having my knee replacement surgery in June of 2019, I completed my physical therapy and began taking exercise classes at the Heit Center in New Albany. As you can imagine, it was pure pleasure to participate in Zumba, water aerobics, and strengthening classes. I was there five days a week and considered my “me hour” exercise class to be the most important hour of the day. When COVID-19 hit, my daily exercise routine crumbled. I decided to start taking daily walks in order to keep the momentum going. These walks started off slow, but over time the pace picked up, and one day I realized I was actually jogging (my version of it anyway). It was in that moment that I realized how thankful I was to have the mobility to be experiencing exercise without pain and limitations. I wanted you to know that I don’t take this gift for granted. You played the biggest role in getting me where I am today and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate it. Sincerely, Rhonda Bishop