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I finally made it to the grand opening of my son's new business...it was my last chance for a three day event. I was pretty much incapacitated yesterday from working all day Saturday. I was feeling horribly guilty for not getting there...a 35 minute drive...and knew I was going to make it today no matter what!
It started off ok. My neighbor rode along with me. He can't drive since losing a big part of his vision from a brain tumor and loves any chance to get out of town. My Chihuahua rode on my lap like an angel...he's happy as long as he's with me.
Just being in a car for that short time causes pain, but I was doing sort of ok until I walked around for about a half hour. Then it hit me...horrible low back pain. My son ran to get me a chair because he really didn't want me to leave. I realized that I was about a half hour late taking my pain meds...duh! Must have been the excitement of doing something almost normal that made me lose track of time.
I got it somewhat under control after I got home and tonight, it's really bad, but it's hit my neck and upper back. None of this is new, but I'm so tired of the constant battle.
Just a little discouraged...
Cherry
It started off ok. My neighbor rode along with me. He can't drive since losing a big part of his vision from a brain tumor and loves any chance to get out of town. My Chihuahua rode on my lap like an angel...he's happy as long as he's with me.
Just being in a car for that short time causes pain, but I was doing sort of ok until I walked around for about a half hour. Then it hit me...horrible low back pain. My son ran to get me a chair because he really didn't want me to leave. I realized that I was about a half hour late taking my pain meds...duh! Must have been the excitement of doing something almost normal that made me lose track of time.
I got it somewhat under control after I got home and tonight, it's really bad, but it's hit my neck and upper back. None of this is new, but I'm so tired of the constant battle.
Just a little discouraged...
Cherry
Sorry didn't mean to hijack your thread. I just know how it feels.
I am with you
Sunny
Hugs,
Toni
My oldest is also a master plumber and revived the business that was started by my Grandfather in 1935. He's amazingly smart and is a self taught business whiz. I can't believe what he's accomplished at his age. He and his wife married young and have two gorgeous kids...I know I might be a little predudiced, but they are smart as hell and are learning so much from being a part of all this.
My 11 year old Grandaughter is so mature and caring. She immediately took over the care of Ricky and lugged him around the whole time I was there. If I knew how to put a picture on here I could show you how beautiful this little girl is...long, blonde wavy hair and a face as beautiful as a doll!
The whole (very small) town had such a festive atmosphere with tent sales and a parade going on. The weather was picture perfect and I loved being a part of it...even with the pain. I brought a blueberry buckle for them which they all love. It's always a huge treat when I muster up the strength to make that for them.
Glad I went even though I paid for it later. I had a terrible time getting to sleep last night because of my pain level and got up at 2:30 this morning with the same problem.
Today starts my workweek and I'm not quite sure how I'm going to pull it off with such a rough start to my day, but I will...I try not to give in to the pain, but occasionally have to reschedule people out of necessity. But I HAVE to make a living!
Sorry for rambling, but it's a little depressing when I get so little sleep and wake before any rooster would even consider crowing!
Hope all my friends start off with less pain than I'm experiencing,
Cherry (done babbling...really)
I am so glad that you went to your son's grand opening! It is so important, that despite our own pain...we celebrate others and their accomplishments. It also sounds like your son is tuned into your needs, which is a good thing.
I am sorry that you hurt and we all understand how tiring it is to constantly have to face extra pain for just little bits of "normal" time---but, it is that "normal" time that allows to experience joy and gives us the ability to find some happiness with those that we love or just ourselves.
My mom said to me the other day after I had offered to do the dishes (this is done, sitting in my walker with my head resting on my right shoulder) "Honey, I don't want you to do anything that is going to hurt your back" ........I looked at her, with sadness and compassion and I said "Mom, if I did not do anything that would hurt my back, I would never get out of bed."
She realized at that moment how every moment of everyday is a struggle for me and I will always have to push through the pain. Some days...pushing through means I have had a bath and that is it...some days, I am able to help out more around the house and maybe do some shopping in my scooter. Everyday is different and you just have to do what you can, when you can...it is important to others, to your son, that you shared in his joy too! I am proud of you and your pain will subside. I am also so proud of your son, it sounds like he is doing good things with his life and it also seems that he is a good son-attentive to his mom.
HUGS my friend.