Back to the swing of things.......sorta

Yes, I’m back to the old grind of things. My first day back was last Thursday, April 8th. I worked Thursday and Friday and it wasn’t too bad, but I certainly came home exhausted and in pain…..I also had to work around my schedule so I can get to my therapy appointments. My boss is so good about working around my schedule so that I can still have my full 8 hr work day without using any sick/leave time (that I do not even have!) This week, though it’s just Wednesday, has been exhausting as well. My paperwork has been piling sky high, I JUST found out that things that were supposed to be done never got done so I’m behind in my work and stressing out; which is not good for my health, especially since I am not feeling 100% myself yet. I was off this past Tuesday because of several appointments so my boss is allowing me to offset the hours I missed by working on Saturday. The good thing is that it will be QUIET and I am positive I will get a lot done. I am also on work restrictions. Basically I am not to push or pull anything; can’t lift anything over 10lbs. That kind of job is rarely done but when it is required I wouldn’t have to do that. I’m busily working on overdue-dates that has GOT TO be documented in the computer, etc and so forth………

My doctor told me that it will take a good while for me to feel like myself again; I’m easily tired and in some pain after work. On top of that my chronic pain and GI issues have flared up again and I’m basically living off of fruits and veggies and not get sick. I also have also suddenly developed allergies toward shellfish---and I found this out while in NY a couple weeks ago. Good thing it’s only rashes/hives; but still….giving up stuff you love will be hard.

Therapy is going okay and have been ordered a new therapy order because the doctor thinks I need continued therapy with ultrasound and massage added to it. I am still needing to go to my chiropractor to get my neck straight out again. With ALL these therapy appointments and doctor visits, I am about to go insane! In fact, I actually forgot to go to one this past Monday---oops!

Anyhow, that’s the update for now. I’m trying to remain positive and get positive things to do in my life; I will be on worship team this week in church and am so excited. I know it will be a tiring day; but I am constantly amazed of how God uses worship and notes from friends to rejuvenate the mind and soul.

And I also have fun visiting Maretta at the store she works:


me and the BIG chair!


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