Post by linen on Aug 11, 2021 15:21:03 GMT -8
I haven't added anything here in a long time. I forgot where it was located. 
First of all I am not in the immense pain I was before. Well I am when I get home but I'm able to go out pain free for awhile and enjoy myself. Sure I am hurting by the time I get home, but it's worth it. So the spine stimulator is working, the meds are working and I am a happy cat.
Today was a day out. I had a hair appointment, and then ran a few errands. ERRANDS! I haven't been able to run errands in years. Then came home, ate lunch and laid down for a few hours to settle the nerves in my back. Went out and did duck and dog chores and now I am done for the day (minus fixing dinner).
I am soooo thankful.
My hairdresser has known me for years and she brought to my attention how blessed I am. First I found out I am no longer corn intolerant, and maybe gluten too but I won't go there (eat gluten). I know I don't get sick from handling duck and dog foods. Even though I would wash my hands thoroughly, sometimes I missed something and and got sick from cross contamination. I never get sick anymore.
Then my daughter called me a couple of months ago after 9 years. NINE years with no word from her. She treated me disrespectfully since she was 14 and it became a habit, I guess. So 9 years ago I asked her to go. And she did. I love my daughter but treating me like that was not right. I am worth more than that. So she called and we have been making strides. Healthy strides. She now appreciates me. I guess she needed that time to figure out what she wanted in life. At that time she was with a guy who had lots of money and she looked down on anyone who was ?less? than that? I do know back then she was a bitch. Nasty. Nasty.
Now she has a garden. This daughter that 9 years ago went to get her nails done once a week. Dirt under her fingernails? No way. But this daughter is so different. She appreciates everything. Of course she isn't with the other guy. Now she is with a guy that worships the ground she walks on and visa versa. This is the daughter I raised. Glad to have her back.
And now my pain levels are soooo much lower. Wow! Guess that looooong learning lesson is over. It started in 2012. What did I learn? I learned to be quiet. I learned that my opinion didn't always matter. I learned that relationships are fragile and should be cherished if you have one. I learned that being healthy is something to be appreciated every day. There are probably more but that's enough for now.
So I am blessed.
We had to have our drake put down. He developed old man conditions and there was no cure. Other than surgery and we are not going to go there. One of my hens had been breeding with him just before he died so she started laying eggs. I thought one more experience with little ones! We love seeing the little chicklets running around! I thought one more for my drakes' legacy. But the more I thought about it the more I know it was to late in the season. I had to pick up her eggs. I am so sad. I sooo wanted to have that last brood of little ones. And I am sad for my hen.
First of all I am not in the immense pain I was before. Well I am when I get home but I'm able to go out pain free for awhile and enjoy myself. Sure I am hurting by the time I get home, but it's worth it. So the spine stimulator is working, the meds are working and I am a happy cat.
Today was a day out. I had a hair appointment, and then ran a few errands. ERRANDS! I haven't been able to run errands in years. Then came home, ate lunch and laid down for a few hours to settle the nerves in my back. Went out and did duck and dog chores and now I am done for the day (minus fixing dinner).
I am soooo thankful.
My hairdresser has known me for years and she brought to my attention how blessed I am. First I found out I am no longer corn intolerant, and maybe gluten too but I won't go there (eat gluten). I know I don't get sick from handling duck and dog foods. Even though I would wash my hands thoroughly, sometimes I missed something and and got sick from cross contamination. I never get sick anymore.
Then my daughter called me a couple of months ago after 9 years. NINE years with no word from her. She treated me disrespectfully since she was 14 and it became a habit, I guess. So 9 years ago I asked her to go. And she did. I love my daughter but treating me like that was not right. I am worth more than that. So she called and we have been making strides. Healthy strides. She now appreciates me. I guess she needed that time to figure out what she wanted in life. At that time she was with a guy who had lots of money and she looked down on anyone who was ?less? than that? I do know back then she was a bitch. Nasty. Nasty.
Now she has a garden. This daughter that 9 years ago went to get her nails done once a week. Dirt under her fingernails? No way. But this daughter is so different. She appreciates everything. Of course she isn't with the other guy. Now she is with a guy that worships the ground she walks on and visa versa. This is the daughter I raised. Glad to have her back.
And now my pain levels are soooo much lower. Wow! Guess that looooong learning lesson is over. It started in 2012. What did I learn? I learned to be quiet. I learned that my opinion didn't always matter. I learned that relationships are fragile and should be cherished if you have one. I learned that being healthy is something to be appreciated every day. There are probably more but that's enough for now.
So I am blessed.
We had to have our drake put down. He developed old man conditions and there was no cure. Other than surgery and we are not going to go there. One of my hens had been breeding with him just before he died so she started laying eggs. I thought one more experience with little ones! We love seeing the little chicklets running around! I thought one more for my drakes' legacy. But the more I thought about it the more I know it was to late in the season. I had to pick up her eggs. I am so sad. I sooo wanted to have that last brood of little ones. And I am sad for my hen.
