Granny No. 72 in the works
What a busy weekend! Saturday was devoted to grocery shopping, getting groceries transported from basement garage to kitchen (for which I thank God for Jesse), and putting groceries away. After that, it was bed rest only. I really thought I was going to have to consider a trip to the emergency room. The pain was that bad in my back.
However, by Sunday morning, I was feeling better. The bed rest had lessened the pain quite a bit, and I was able to go to church and then to a potluck lunch afterwards. Our new bishop and our district superintendent (both women!!!) were our guests. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett (I hope I spelled that correctly) gave a sermon built around the Chicago Cubs and kudzu, or as she pronounced it kudZOO (emphasis on the ZOO). At first I didn't know what she was talking about that was growing in her husband's garden. I thought she was saying kazoo. Oh well, by then the pain was coming back, so my mind wasn't completely engaged. I'm sure the good bishop's message was excellent, if I'd just paid attention.
The lunch was excellent, but I didn't much enjoy that either because the pain was REALLY back by then. I think I was the first person to leave--even before the bishop, who, we were told, had to depart early to officiate at a funeral. I was thinking that if she would stay just a bit long, she could officiate at mine.
One more event still had to be attended though. My sister Ramey's birthday party at 3:00 p.m. At home, I lay down for a bit to see if I could get some of the pain to leave. And, wouldn't you know it, I dozed off. Had it not been for my good dog Sophie, I would probably have missed the entire do. I awoke with her nudging my arm with her nose. I checked to see if she wanted outside or anything. Seemed she was just waking me up so I wouldn't miss Ramey's party.
We had a good get-together: me, Ramey, Ramey's daughters Buffy and India, India's boyfriend Jason, our other sister Joanne, and several fur-bearing family members. We had cake and ice cream and very sweet tea. Ramey opened her gifts and cards (most of which had cats on them in various poses). Ramey and my daughter Andy are in a competition for the title of Crazy Cat Lady of Leeds. So far, Andy is ahead by one cat, I think.
Things are going well today--that is when I stay off my feet. But there's lots of stuff that needs doing. I started the laundry early this morning, and I'm still at it. All activity has to be accomplished in brief spurts, interspersed with long spurts of lying down. That's the only way I can accomplish anything.
No sewing yet. But, over the course of the weekend, I did get the above granny square cut out and arranged for sewing. It will probably have to wait till tomorrow or possibly later this afternoon for sewing.
I called my doctor's office and talked with one of his assistants and told her that the effects of the epidural had completely vanished. She called me back after talking with Dr. N. He wants me back in for another consultation. What will it be now? Whatever it is, I hope it's a more long-lasting remedy than the epidural was. I see him on Thursday afternoon.
One last thing: Thanks to all who gave me information on how you decided when to change your sewing machine needle. I'll probably just continue to change mine only when the current needle stops performing well. Seems the easiest way to me.
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On 07/29/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Bless your heart and other parts, especially your entire back, sweetie. What a bummer to endure such discomfort day in and day out. I'm glad that resting is of some help but it's not easy to accomplish much from bed. Am I preaching to the choir?
Thank God for Jesse and his good help, indeed!
A belated Happy Birthday to Ramey and cheers for your furry alarm clock Sophie who woke you up so you could go party.
Love block #72 and am glad it will wait patiently until you feel like sewing it together.
Wishing you a good, long term method of pain relief.
Gentle hugs!
On 07/30/2013, Linda said ...
Praying for you!
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