For the last couple of weeks, I've been sewing hexies together in the evenings and watching reruns of "The Andy Griffith Show." I have no idea how big this will be. When I run out of hexies, I'll be finished.
For the past couple of days, I have been in a major fibro flare. I haven't even felt like climbing the stairs to the sewing room to blog on my Mac. I tried last night posting to the blog using my iPad. I couldn't get the photo to post and I got frustrated and gave up.
I dragged myself out of bed this morning, donned my swim suit and went to the therapy pool to see if I could get some relief. I felt better while I was in the pool. I did all my exercises and even added a few reps to what I have been doing. But when I got out, I was just as miserable as before I went in. Didn't think I was even going to be able to get showered, dried, and dressed. But I managed, and now I'm home. After this post, though, I'm going back to the bed.
It's rainy today and cooler, so maybe that's what brought on the flare. Or maybe the full moon. Or maybe the sun is in scorpio or something. Who the heck knows? This condition is nothing if not unpredictable.
Here's my horoscope for today, according to one sources: "Something you had counted on turns out to be not so reliable — in fact, it may feel as if you’ve been cheated! Try to just pull back and let yourself see the situation as a whole. It should make sense soon."
I guess the something I had counted on is the pool therapy to stave off all my pain and other symptoms, and it didn't. And yes, it does feel like I've been cheated--out of a pain-free life. OK, now let me see if I can pull back and see the situation as a whole. I don't know. I don't think it will ever make sense.
Oh, some of you asked how my arm is after Taco stabbed me last week. It seems to be healing nicely. The scratch and the bruise are almost gone. No infection, thank goodness. I don't think I could deal with another ailment right now.
September 21, officially the last day of summer. Also International Day of Peace. So Happy all that, everyone. I'm going to lie down.
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On 09/20/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Will this quilt be the Hexies that covered Leeds?!! Hope it ends up an ideal size to suit you and your home. I look forward to seeing it when you've finished it.
Give Aunt Bee a hug for me!
Hugs!
On 09/21/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Your hexie quilt is coming along well and I applaud your patience with the piecing. Well done!
Bummer and bother that your fibro is making you miserable again. Would some pill like Percogesic (OTC) help at all? Would an Rx like Naproxin (anti-inflammatory) help? Would soaking in your large tub help since there's no car trip needed to get there? I WISH there was something that would banish this painful monster once and for all for you and everyone else that is afflicted.
Love the apple gathering picture.\\
Gentle hugs...
On 09/23/2013, Missy said ...
Maybe the Taco scratch caused the flare. Your immune system kicked in to take care of the scratch and has gone into fibro overdrive. Maybe? Have flares followed viruses or injury before? Just wondering and puzzling out loud.
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