Pain

 I woke up Saturday morning with a lot of pain in my lower back that shot down into my left leg. I spent the entire day laying in the recliner. I had such big plans for the day since Sammi and Clare and Cierra were coming over to make Christmas goodies. Unfortunately, Eddie was sick and therefore Cierra did not come. The other girls seemed to have a great time together in the kitchen while I convalesced in the living room.

I had Patrick give me a blessing and I prayed many times for healing. I also dedicated part of my fast to healing my body. I called Dr. Mike on  Sunday evening and left him a message to see if I could get in on Monday.  He was able to see me on Monday and it helped somewhat. On Tuesday I called Emily, my nurse practitioner, to see if she could prescribe a steroid as that helps with the inflammation. She was able to do a virtual visit and Erin was able to pick up my prednisone.

 I was back to see Mike on Wednesday and again today which is Friday. I am tired of sleeping on the floor or on the couch. Last night I tried to sleep in our own bed but I think the mattress topper was the problem. Through all of this my family, my  husband and daughters and sons have been extraordinary and helping me accomplish the things that need to get done.

I know that I live in a mortal world with a mortal body, and that mortal things happen. This includes injuries and pain and suffering. With the amount of pain I was in over the weekend and early in the week I shed many many tears. I thought of my Savior and how he suffered in the garden of Gethsemane for me. The pain he carried is unimaginable. I am thankful that the pain I carry will have an end; my body will heal, and all will be as it should be. 

I am thankful to know that this pain is temporary, even though it feels like the last week has been an eternity. In the beginning of the week, I told people I would rather give birth, than go through this pain because at least labor ends.. I no longer feel that way. Although I do want this pain and discomfort to end. Life goes on.

Swimming with Family

The Saturday following Thanksgiving we all went to the Clintonville Rec center to have a family swim.  There were a few other people there but mostly it was just us.  The water is warm and there are a lot of toys and floatation devices that can be played with or worn.

We used to love going to Wittenberg.  After all, they have a water slide.  This pool doesn't have that but the toys make it all worthwhile.  I can just float on a pool noodle and enjoy being with my family.  

Henry was so cute wearing someone's googles.  They don't fit water tight but he didn't care as he never went under the water.  

All the children enjoyed throwing balls and playing with squirting toys.  It is a zero entry pool with a ramp so anyone can enjoy being in the water.  The smile on Eddie's face says he's having fun.  He was a little leery at first and didn't want to get off of his dad but it didn't take long and he was splashing about.

Afterward we met up at Culver's and enjoyed some butter burgers and custard.  

It is obvious by the chocolate on his face that Eddie enjoyed his custard.  

It was a fun and relaxing morning with the people I love most!