November 4, 2010
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Up and Running
I know I should have updated sooner. I think I’m moving a little slower than normal. In fact, I KNOW I am!
I am feeling better, no huge pain, now. I still have problems turning my neck. When I press my neck and the top of my shoulder with my fingertips, I feel like I must be black, blue, and purple inside! It’s very tender to the touch.
I don’t think I’m going to have anything else done to my neck, unless the deterioration means I’m close to risking paralysis. My neck was fine until they started sticking needles into my spine! Seriously, I had no neck pain, BUT I DO *NOW*!!!!!
The whole thing (this second time) was successful in that I have feeling back in my finger tips and I rarely have that numbness from my elbows down. But, now I have constant PAIN in my neck, instead. I’m not sure this was a good trade off!
It is taking me a long time to recover from this last procedure and I’m able to teach school and pick up a few things around the house, etc. VERY light work. Then, I feel sleepy in the afternoon when I lie down, and I could probably fall asleep, if the girls didn’t need me for 92 million different things!
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On Monday, Jesse and I went to Wal-Mart for our grocery shopping. It was the first of November and a mad house, but we HAD to go. I used the motorized cart this time. I just wasn’t up to walking.
We ate at a pizza place before shopping. When I got home, I put things away and then simply had to stop. My neck hurt. My shoulders ached. That night, I slept like a log. And, I slept until 9am the next morning! Every time I have a busy day, I sleep like I’ve been moving furniture all day! Totally exhausted.
Tuesday was spent cleaning up the junk piles around the house and doing laundry. Slept like a log that night!
Yesterday, Wednesday, I rested in the afternoon so I could make it to church. I did make it, and was so glad to be back in the fellowship of others!
Today I go for my monthly Zometa IV (the bone strengthening stuff) and the girls have a spot with their therapist. They no longer go weekly. I think every Thursday in November is filled with something I have to do. Lots of annual check ups, etc.
The gal who cleans called Tuesday and couldn’t come because a child of hers had a stomach bug. I told her not to come on Wednesday, either. No sense taking a chance. Who wants to throw up? LOL!!!!
This weekend, I’ll have to take pictures of my book shelves and the china cabinet’s shelves. Our new carpeting is scheduled to be installed Monday and Tuesday. I can’t wait to walk on it, instead of standing with one foot on our 5″ x 7″ sample and imagining what it will feel like!!!
Jesse said we should put the extra leaf in our kitchen table and move all the china cabinet stuff out there. The girls and I can use the dining room table for home school. Jesse said they told him they’d move everything except breakables (the china cabinet stuff) and our computer. We are responsible for only those two things.
We have to figure out a safe way to move the fish. Their base doesn’t have rollers. Our tank is around 50 gallons and quite heavy. I don’t know whether to fish them all out and put most of their water in a bucket WITH the fish, or, to leave a small amount of water in the tank WITH the fish and then refill it with their old water. The balance of the water is such a touchy thing, as is the temperature.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Remember the baby fishies I had in the brandy sniffer (on top of the tank)????? We put the babies in the tank about two weeks ago and have only lost three! Rissy was watching the fish swim, and a Molly came up behind a little fish and gobbled it up in one bite. Rissy stood there screaming, “No! Nooooo! NOOOOOO! That’s gross!”
Anyway, the orange Molly babies are close to becoming about half the size of our Neon Tetras. It’s amazing how big they grew (and how quickly) when introduced to the bigger tank! We added a grass that hangs from the top and we often see the babies up there between their feedings. A safe place to hide from the bigger fish. AND, such a neat thing to watch.
It’s like the ocean’s waves, I never grow tired of vegging out and watching the scenery!
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I’ve been praying about a new diet (way of eating, not to loose weight) and a friend at church, last night, came up and talked to me about the very changes I’ve prayed about. The pastor of the church we attend on Sunday morning also is on the same diet, after having a bypass this time, last year. Mostly, I’ve been praying that God shows me what changes I need to make AND gives me a desire for the things that are most healthy. Fortunately, we eat (and enjoy) a lot of fruit and vegetables in our family. My diet would consist of adding beans and pastas and cutting down (or completely out) meat and animal products. I’ve rarely followed diets during my 57 (and a half
) years, so I’ll need God’s help in the discipline area!*****************************************************************
My sweet cat, Chirper, has been sick. I took him to the vet last Friday and he received and antibiotic injection, a liquid antibiotic to take at home, and something for nausea & vomiting. He was pretty sick and losing weight quickly. Since he suffers from feline leukemia, I knew I had to stop the illness immediately. Lots of prayers and even my telling God I understood, if it was time for God to take him out of my life, and then the waiting game.
For the past two days, he has looked more like himself. Until then, he clung to me like when I first got him. Something about my body’s warmth, my heart beat, and just being close to a living being made a difference in his recovery.
He’s asking for food again. He’s “talking” to us. And, this morning, he got out of bed with me, followed me to the bathroom, and climbed up on me (at the sink) so I would hug and kiss him (a “thing” we do each morning). Thank you Lord!
I really need to get dressed and take care of few things around here before we have to leave.
Be Blessed ~
Comments (10)
good to hear from you, hope that neck pain gets better. your kitty is so sweet, I hope she stays with you a while longer.
Sounds like things have been kinda crazy at your house…
Glad Chirper is feeling better! As for the fish tank… I have no idea. John used to have a huge tank when we got married & I only ever had trouble w/ it. (the tank itself - not the fish) I can check w/ him later to see what he suggests….
Hope you get that neck issue under control. I’m like you, I’m not sure that was a great trade. So glad to hear the cat is doing better, I’m sure you are very relieved.
Hope you have a terrific day!
I will be praying your neck feels much better soon! Thank God Chirper is feeling better. I know it’s so difficult when an animal is not well. Blessings to you and your family.
Sorry your neck is bothering you. Neck pain can be so painful. Praying for relief for you. Don’t you just love Beverly Lewis books? Actually, I like quite a few of the authors who write about the Amish.
Lord, please touch Cherylyn and heal her completely. You’ve done so much already. Please, be merciful once again, we ask.
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Yes, the neck pain is a “pain in the neck!” for sure!!! A doctor at the cancer place explained to me (yesterday) that the pain I’m feeling is from all of the fluid that is squeezed into a place that normally has nothing. In other words, the new volume of the medicine is fighting for room and THAT’S the new pain I’m feeling. Not only that, the spine doctor’s office called while I was hooked to my IV (yesterday) and wants to schedule my THIRD (and last) procedure for my neck! That’s why I grabbed a doctor yesterday and asked for a second opinion!
Yes, I have read almost everything Beverly Lewis and other “Amish authors” have written. I just haven’t read any of them in over a year. It’s really been enjoyable! I finished the first book at the chemo place, yesterday, and started on the second in the series!
I think there is wisdom in asking for a second opinion.
I’d siphon most of the water out and leave the fish in there, and then move the tank. You can save the water and put it back, if you want, if you are worried about temp and pH.
I had a 20 gallon tank break on me once and spew all that water everywhere. The sound woke us all up — sounded like bacon frying!! I think one of us accidently bumped the tank the day before. Water EVERYWHERE! What a mess. I gave the fish away to a good home. Fish tanks are fragile. Be careful moving yours.
Ditto what Mrs. Grovine said. If you don’t want to do that, I’ve filled my big stock pot with tank water & released my fish in there to swim while I did stuff to the tank. If your water is the way you want it, I would definitely keep it. Maybe you could put it in some pots or buckets or something to wait.
My poor poor friend! Your poor neck! I will be praying for you, as always. I wish I could do something more immediately useful though.