Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday's Musings



I'm not an early riser however, I awoke at 5AM today and couldn't get back to sleep so, I stood up slipped on my robe and slippers, then went to the kitchen to start the coffee. When I checked the fur-babies they were still asleep...I smiled when I saw all four of Lovies legs in the air and heard her snoring. She is too cute!
  Ashley smelled the coffee brewing as usual, came in stretching to go out to potty. I made both of us cinnamon toast, (yeah, he loves it too) then we curled up in my recliner where I finished my coffee and read my morning Bible text. 
  Ashley had fallen back to sleep when the sun eventually started to rise. I looked out my window and watched as the brilliant colors
peeked from the east. Isn't it an awesome sight...beauty to behold from our Creator?



 I know it promises to be a beautiful day. The rain is gone and the temp had dropped to a cold 39 degrees. That is so much better than the hot 80 degrees we've experienced.  
  I have chronic pain and there are times when the change in the weather makes it almost unbearable. I'm not there today so, I've decided to do some of the chores that really need my attention.
  Changing beds is really hard so, before James went to work, he pulled the sheets and brought them to the laundry. All I have to do is load them. However, I still have the bed to make that we slept in.
  Standing for long periods are painful also so, I've loaded the dish washer to do the dishes. I have to do a little at a time, then sit for a bit and start again. This keeps me from going down completely. 
  The refrigerators needs to be emptied, the ovens can use a bit of cleaning; the floors mopped, and vacuumed because the pets have tracked badly. I try wiping the mud from their paws when they come back in but Hubster doesn't. I use the duster and keep things dusted at lease three times a week. This chore is easy for me. 




  The sky is already filled with beauty, however, I'm not progressing  as much as I thought I would. It has been slow going. Seemingly, it gets harder with each passing year. I don't take meds anymore because none of them work...I've tried them all! Now, I refuse to keep putting drugs into my body without results. 
  I've been told I now have a high tolerance to pain...I beg to differ.
Doc prescribed Tramadol, small results! I'm leery of this one because of the addictive factor. I have struggled through it this long...with each year getting harder, I must continue to put my faith and trust in God to continue on this road. However, I wouldn't want another's life...especially not knowing what they are going through!
  
  You see, I was born with degenerative  disks...spondelothesis... sorry I've misspelled it, and can't get up for the medical book. All of this is pressing against my nerves and I have nerve damage in my legs and feet. I've refused a 50-50 chance surgery. I can at least move around now, but could be in a wheel chair after surgery. On top of this I have the big Fibro. How do I know the outcome of the surgery? 
  My Mom's sister has the same problems...she is in this fix now and in even more pain after her surgery! Too, my doctors in Florida were very forthcoming with me...I wouldn't have it any other way! 
  
  Why am I telling you all of this? When Hubster tells you I'm not feeling well, this is when I finally give in and have to get bed rest, the only thing that helps my body to heal when I've harmed it! 
  This is when Hubster gets to do all the posting...he loves it! And, so do I...to see him have fun, and connecting with all of you. He is such a good, gentle and humble soul. We do love the other more with each passing year.
  I'm sorry this is such a long post, I don't usually do this however, I felt like reaching out to you today! I will visit later to say hello. 
Smile...its good for you!


Have a Beautiful Day!
Loretta

16 comments:

  1. I am glad you reached out. Your happy words and photos and obvious love of life and people, despite pain should be an example of how to LIVE to all of us.

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  2. Oh my Dear, I'm so glad you reached out to us today. We need to know, because we can't read-between-the-lines, for ourselves.

    And I hope it helped, to share.

    Many gentle hugs.........

    "If you fix on yourself and your tradition,
    believing you alone have got "It,"
    you've removed yourself
    form the rest of mankind."

    ~Joseph Campbell

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  3. Wow you have alot to accomplish.....maybe with a little rest in between.
    Cute that your husband likes to post for you.
    I have the disc thing as well. So does my son. He has had two fusions and is doing okay for the time being.
    I had a laminectomy.....strange name. That has helped alot. I have another really bad disc that I am babying as surgery is not fun.
    My doctor put me on Tramedol for my headaches. I don't take it every day. She said it was a safe med. Hmmmmmm.
    Take care and don't make such big lists to do......

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  4. Wow you have alot to accomplish.....maybe with a little rest in between.
    Cute that your husband likes to post for you.
    I have the disc thing as well. So does my son. He has had two fusions and is doing okay for the time being.
    I had a laminectomy.....strange name. That has helped alot. I have another really bad disc that I am babying as surgery is not fun.
    My doctor put me on Tramedol for my headaches. I don't take it every day. She said it was a safe med. Hmmmmmm.
    Take care and don't make such big lists to do......

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  5. Wow you have alot to accomplish.....maybe with a little rest in between.
    Cute that your husband likes to post for you.
    I have the disc thing as well. So does my son. He has had two fusions and is doing okay for the time being.
    I had a laminectomy.....strange name. That has helped alot. I have another really bad disc that I am babying as surgery is not fun.
    My doctor put me on Tramedol for my headaches. I don't take it every day. She said it was a safe med. Hmmmmmm.
    Take care and don't make such big lists to do......

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  6. Hi sweetie, I do hope you feel a little better soon, your morning soundd so lovely, coffee and cinnamon toast :) the weather here in the UK is snow, cold and damp, with more snow forecast this evening. Take care of yourself.

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  7. What a beautiful day! And despite your condition, you have such a wonderful and uplighting overall attitude about life- I am inspired. The chores will get done, take care of yourself first!

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  8. Dear Loretta, Thank you for sharing. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. You are blessed to have someone to share your days with and someone who understands your pain. I believe that the Lord does not give us more than He knows we can handle. He also shuts a door and opens a window. I have had Him shut doors and soon a beautiful breeze seems to flow through. I am grateful that we have met through this blogging world and will keep you my prayers to feel better. Blessings my dear friend, Catherine xo

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  9. Bless your heart, Loretta! You are an inspiration to me to not sweat the small stuff and just suck it up and not complain!

    Sounds like in spite of this all, you are a blessed one and have a wonderful hubby by your side! :)

    By the way, I've seen a cousin with many back surgeries that have left him worse off, so I know where you're coming from there!

    Will add you to my prayer list, sweet lady! :)

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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  10. Thanks for sharing your story. When its good its good, when its bad its really bad, and I now understand. Hubster is fun to read on occasion, and I know he has fun with your blog. Here's to feeling better.

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  11. Oh Loretta ~~ I wish you were feeling better sweetie! Looks like you had a good morning in spite of how you feel. Rest yourself and hope Hubby doesn't post any pictures of you in rollers. :)
    Lots of hugs,
    Rosemary...xoxo

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  12. I am so srry you are in so much pain, Loretta. I hope you feel better soon. You are so lucky you have your husband who takes good care of you...Christine

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  13. What are friends for? You can reach out to us anytime! Those pictures are awesome! Sometimes I just spend time watching the clouds go by. You are always in my prayer. So I pray that one day the pain won't be so unbearable.

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  14. You are very lucky to have such a supportive, loving husband! That is really something to be thankful for! You do seem to have such a positive outlook and I really admire that. So many of us get caught up in trivial things and yet with all your pain, you look for the good in life. I am glad I came over to read your post today. Hope you are feeling better. Enjoy the weekend!
    -Shelley

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  15. Bless your little heart, Loretta.
    You have such a good attitude...You are a shining example for others...and I am so glad you have your sweet hubs.
    xo bj

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  16. I'm so sorry you have to suffer so. I too have fibromyalgia, but the medicine I'm on keeps it in check unless I really over do it. Mostly I get achy all over like a bad flu and extremely exhausted.

    Saying a prayer that you will get some relief.

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