This year, my New Year's Resolution is to not make any New Year's Resolutions. In the past, I have resolved to 1) lose weight, 2) lose weight, and 3) lose weight. I usually lose 15 or 20 pounds by June, then fall off the wagon and gain most of it back by the next holiday season. So without resolving formally to do so, I will attempt to take off some of the pounds I put on in December, knowing full well that they will return.
Life is short; eat pie when you have a chance.
My back problem has grown into full-blown sciatica. When I try to walk, it feels like a knife stabbing down through my lower back and into my left buttock. No fooling. I have a pain in the ass.
The temperature is predicted to drop to 11 degrees tonight. So that might be part of my problem. Everyone in cold climes, please remember to bring your pets in. They get cold too. You might even bring in anybody else's pets who leave them out. The main thing I hate about cold weather is thinking about all the animals and homeless people who have no warm places to be.
Excuse me now, while I hobble back to the heating pad.
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On 01/07/2015, Patty McDonald said ...
Cold weather would turn me into a hermit for the winter. When it snowed last week, I slipped and fell on the back hill. My wrist is still very tender. In my defense, it never snows here and I was unprepared and unaware of icy conditions. Also, what do homeless people do in really cold climates? A local Hotel opened up a bunch of rooms to the homeless during our cold snap. I'm praying for the homeless and giving to organizations that help them.
I hope you have a scheduled appointment with the doctor for your back. DO NOT put that one off. We need you for our quilting inspiration!
I pray you get relief soon.
Hugs, Patty Mc
On 01/07/2015, Joanne said ...
Stay in and stay warm!
On 01/07/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
i, too, hope you have a medical appt. for that back pain as it just might be something new that is treatable. Perhaps anti-inflammatory and/or muscle relaxer medicines would give you some relief. It's worth a phone call to find out and in this day of cell phones, you can call from the comfort of your heating pad.
Let's hear it for snuggly clothes, Cud'l Dud underclothes, flannel, fleece and all other snuggly fabrics and wearables; for hot foods, tea, and hot chocolate, and for those who care for the needy indoors and outdoors. Oh, and for heating pads, too.
I join in the prayers for your comfort.
Hugs!
On 01/08/2015, Andrea Coffelt said ...
It just absolutely breaks my heart to see pets kept outside. Last winter a sweet little kitty kept coming around and we thought he lived in a house behind us but quickly realized that whoever he belonged to, they didn't care and just left him outside. Long story short, I just took him and brought him into our home. That was 8 months ago and no one has ever looked for him. We just love him to pieces and as I sit here typing this, it's 10 degrees out and he's curled up in my lap. I would have never described myself as a "catnapper" but it's the best thing I ever did. We named him Kevin. I hope your sciatica goes away, it's awful!!!! Sending warm and healing thoughts your way!
On 01/08/2015, Deb said ...
Happy New Year, Susan! I surely do hope that your back pain lightens up! That's no fun! I've been a bit AWOL from blog reading....lost all my feeds! My daughter finally had a chance to help me get them in a new reader.
Great angel you made for a tree topper for your sister. I hope your year is full of delightful crafting--pain free!
On 01/09/2015, Debra said ...
I will probably make some resolutions, but I am calling them Goals. My Goal will be to get healthier, but there is no resolution to lose weight. I have fought that losing battle for years too. I also have sciatica pain, from a different source than yours. It is so miserable. Hope you get some relief soon.
On 01/12/2015, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
Hope this week is a good one for you. I suffer the same Fibro/back stenosis that you do, so you have my prayers!! Sometimes picking up my foot is an effort! I am re-organizing my sewing room thru the month of January. I gave myself a whole month to get it done. Two big boxes in the car to go to Goodwill. Today, I will tackle the East side of the room, mainly scrapbook stuff. I have a stack of half done quilts on the west side of the room on a work table. No new projects until I finish the old ones.
Next...I will pack up Christmas and give away my tree, and many ornaments to my youngest daughter. I am truly downsizing this year.
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