Päiväkirja - madaboutmoose, 26 helmi 10

Good Morning!!

I did call and talk to my doctor's office yesterday and they gave me the skinny on what to look for in terms of complications and called an order in for an x-ray if I wanted to take a look.

I am pretty sore this morning but do not feel nearly as sore as I thought I might. I was able to sleep last night fairly well. I had muscle relaxers and pain pills left over at home and used those. I imagine I'll be sore for quite a while but I have full range of motion so I'm not too worried. Most likely I bruised a rib and the treatment for that is time.

My husband often tells me "slow down Carol" ... and I kept hearing his voice in my head yesterday. Funny, I don't think I am going 'fast' but apparently I am and I indeed need to SLOW DOWN. So, I am taking a day off from exercise today (though I so much WANT to do it). I did go with Bob yesterday to radiation. He is still feeling very poorly and I know he appreciates the company ... someone to keep his mind occupied, moral support I guess.

LAST DAY of radiation this afternoon!!! Of course the side effects will continue for a bit but at least he is not driving everyday to get the treatments and he won't be getting any more radiation so his body can begin to heal. He's been reading a book I picked up for him by a doctor who had brain cancer ... it talks about topics such as food, supplements, possible reasons why cancer is so common now. Bob is expressing interest in changing his dietary habits ... and so we will. I need to read it too ... we will do what we can to support our health.

So ... believe it or not I am good. I am sore and yet I am good. My body is strong ... all that working out has paid off and fortunately I didn't break a bone or cut something wide open.

Flaxseed ... I forbid you to follow in my footsteps on this one ... do you hear me???? I mean I luv ya and all that and it is sort of funny how our lives appear to parallel each other in some ways, half way across the world but enough is enough!!! LOL!!! Besides, I fell hard enough for at least two people!!


On the dental front ... I have an appointment to begin my root canal this coming Tuesday. I am grateful for that. I have been juggling the risks of this bad tooth for far too long. Who knows ... maybe the poison in my teeth is keeping me from losing that last few pounds ... LOL!! Chatting with my Mom on the puter and she just told me my aunt is sending some money home with her to help me pay for my root canal. Oh my ... what a blessing!!

And so, this stressed out Moose has much to be grateful for today and everyday ...

1. an unexpected 'gift' from a dear aunt to help me fix my tooth
2. a strong body that can withstand being slammed into a table
3. LAST RADIATION TREATMENT TODAY!!!!!!!
4. unprecedented weather this winter here which has made driving to and from radiation treatment much easier (the past 2 winters we've had record amounts of snow ... this year hardly any!!)
5. life ... all of it ... ups and downs included ... I am a woman who is deeply blessed ...

And so ... as I practice breathing through the pain ... I will move on with my day. All of your hugs have been received with open arms, thank you so much!!! And I do feel the peace vibes and all the warm energy you send my way. I may work a little today or I may not ... what I will do is remember what is important and not fret about the future or the past.

May we each find some joy in the NOW, may we each be able to recognize blessings in the midst of trial and difficulties, may we each acknowledge and learn to accept ourselves ... warts and all!!! Take care buddies!!!