Hello, All....I'm here (barely!). You all are such awesome, caring people. I'm so glad I found this site and this post!

SG....I've been feeling the same way lately....it ain't fun!

Manny and David...I thought I was the only one who tried to get out of stuff! I'm supposed to be getting together with some long-time girlfriends tomorrow to go see "Menopause the Musical," then we were going to spend the night at a local suite and have like a slumber party. Well, the thought of all that is too much for me this week. So I'm doing lunch, then the play, and not the spend the night thing. I just can't handle all that. I hate having to explain why I can't do it. Nobody gets it...oh well.

David,

How about a new picture of the baby?
He must have grown a little by now!

Thanks
Bunny

Hey Sarge, Lizzy, and Bunny,
Glad to see you back Sarge.

Lizzy, Sometimes it's hard to do the things we want, and other than people close to you it's hard for them to know how much pain you are really experiencing. Just do what you can and don't hurt yourself. I have been known to do things I shouldn't, but my wife helps me remember. If she's not around then the pain reminds me not to be so stubborn. I'm glad you posted and come back. There are so many good people that can give and get great support.

Bunny,
My new avatar is Rocco posing for the puppy calender. He weighed 1.1 pounds Thursday at the vet. He said Rocco looks and sounds good.

Let's see some more posts !!

David.

Hi David and Everyone, i am still here just barely. Not much i can do about this depression but to try and hold on. I wish all a good day with less pain. Big Hug

David,
Rocco looks like a toy! I thought my Chihuahua was small at 6lbs....of course he's 8 years old! He was rescued from a terrible life in puppy mill and the shelter (they know me too well) asked if I would take him.

He is the most amazingly loving little dog and immediately became my shadow. It's like he's trying to make up for years of neglect. My other two welcomed him into the pack...and we all lived happily ever after.

My town was humming with activity today. Every Summer we have the Stars and Stripes parade, vendors and music in the park. After doing hair for an hour and 45 minutes this morning, I barely made it the few steps down my street to watch the parade. I left before it was over and by the time I had rested enough to walk to the park, everything was being packed up.

I'm feeling a little depressed about my life...no, a lot depressed!

Hugs to all,
Cherry

He is toooo cute! Glad he is growing up strong.

Thanks for the pict.

I really needed a hug this morning.... too much pain to go to my friend's birthday party, but I'm better tonight. So glad for DS.

I'd love to send a bunch of individual hugs, but that would be an overwhelming task right now. So...get ready...giant group hug!

I've been up since 3:00 am...again. With all the channels I get, you'd think I would find something better than the Weather Channel to watch! I suppose it makes good background noise. My street is wonderfully quiet at this hour which is a gift since I live downtown. I could probably do with fewer hours of quiet, though! I'm really going to be screwed up when the time changes!

It's almost still yesterday when I get get up now!

Hugs,
Cherry

Good Morning,
Regina and katikam, Hugs to both of you. I know this chronic pain is a taker. Hang on and keep talking to people.

Cherry and Bunny, Thanks for noticing Rocco. He's a handful.

I'm doing OK this morning. I'm going to start getting ready for church. I'll be back on tonight, but I want you all to know, those who are reading this, that you all matter to me. I hope you all have a great day.

How about some more posts. TTYL!!

Hugs,
David.

David,
I'm so happy to hear you say the words that you are doing better even if better is ok.
You matter to us too very much so. I'm so happy you have Rocco; what a sweetheart; he is so cute.
You are right that Chronic Pain is a taker but at some point there is the possibility of a point of acceptance that we can become givers to others in pain by our stories, experiences, & friendship. That is a wonderful turning point for us.
To say that we have pain but won't allow the pain to have us is a huge step that takes time but there is hope.
Hugs to all

Good morning to all you beau' people out there, feeling ok. Better than yesterday but still fighting nerve pain,l-side/cervical. Hey David, would you & your beau' wife lift one up for me at church, a prayer for a good, loving Christian man/husband..... no hurry on my part but something I want if it's His will for me, ya know, not if it isn't!!! Working on staying healthy. love all of you and thanks for the diff' you make everyday in the lives of many. hugs to last 4ever,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I'm here and doing just ok this morning. I'm still getting used to the new medication and trying to decide if its working as well as what I was on before. Its not, but I'm trying to give it time. It seems the radiating pain from my back to hips is better but still that deep dull ache in my lower back that makes it painful to move. Nerve pain is still bad especially in the evenings. Tomorrow will be a big day and tough for me. Daughter is having her baby and I have to have her at the hospital at 6:30 am.... mornings are difficult enough but I'll tough it out and be there for her.
Peace and big gentle hugs for all,
Lisa

It is hot hot hot here in MI, having a BBQ with SIL which I love to do but I hate all the cleaning up before they get here. She does not care what my house looks like but I do and I better get my A&* up before it is to late.

Hope everyone has a great day and a low pain day

Hi all, I'm feeling so much better this morning. The sun is shining and the sky is blue... and I will, for the moment, ignore the fact that it is really cold outside and that they are predicting a week of rain after today. I got out yesterday and walked down to the Botanical Gardens and the edge of the harbour and back... because I had chatted to a friend and promised her I would go out for a walk to try and lift myself out of the blues. It can be so hard to motivate myself to do things like that when I am feeling down... even though I know it makes me feel so much better. I went slowly so as not to set off the pain in my leg, so it took an hour to walk down and back... and even though the sky was not blue and I was carrying my umbrella just in case, as it had showered earlier in the afternoon, the trees and shrubs and birds and the beautiful harbour made my spirit sing... and I am still feeling much lighter this morning. Plus last night I felt bright enough, becauseof having been out for a walk, to send hugs for all my friends... which always makes me feel better too.
Well we are on the countdown to spring now... only six weeks to go! So I'd better get myself out walking regularly again, so I'm back in shape by spring when I am always inspired to do a looot of walking!

Vicky glad to see you are feeling better... and Lisa I well understand how hard it is to get moving early in the morning because of meds/pain etc but I'm sure you'll get there. Wishing all the best to you and your daughter for the safe arrival of the new member of the family.

Sending gentle hugs and warm smiles to all who need them.
Take care... Gaye... xxx

GTK. I amso so glad you are doing better today. My website and podcapodcast had special prayer for you today and it is great to hear you doing a little better.