A JOYFUL NOISE

Like all vacations, one has to return to reality.  There are chores to be done.  For me, it's more reality than usual.  With my Mom in NY, I'm faced with more tasks than I'm used to and more energy and pain is drawn out of me.  I don't mind at all and I push forward as I can.  Cooking and cleaning more than usual has reminded me of years ago when I was able to live on my own in my own apartment in Harrisonburg. This past week has been busy....I had 2 UVA appointments and tomorrow (Dec 7th) I have an appointment with my Primary Care doctor.  This past Tuesday 12/4/12  I had a minor procedure done at the Pain Management Center.  It is called a TPI or Trigger Point Injection.   It's basically strong pain reliving medication to localize the pain where it hurts the most.  At first, it makes it numb at first but the doctor told me that the real noticeable affect won't be seen until the series of 3 injections is done....

Thursday 11/28-Sunday 12/2,  Gina and I  had this: No major worries.  Not one single important phone calls to return.   No facebook.  No emails.   Yes, there were hurdles, including some major pain for the both of us to the point of crying.   A horrible anxiety attack for me (that's another story in itself) and a major crushing headache.   However, by God's grace, He saw us through it through prayers, pain meds, and us renting a electric wheelchair..... yes, we rented an electric scooter.   I have to say, Gina got it down pack.  Me, well, I think I should be banned from ever renting one again.  Oh, I didn't run anyone down, but I think I probably would have if those trash cans and guard rails were people. It was a wonderful trip.   We got our wish.... we saw Mickey.   It may sound childish, but every adult has a childhood dream.     We got to see Pluto and Minnie...