When my alarm went off at 6:00 this morning, I couldn't reach it. After 10 minutes, it went off on its own. At 7:00, I woke up and contemplated my situation. The head of my bed is elevated because of my GERD. As a result, I sometimes slide down towards the foot during the night. I was in the middle of my full size bed when I woke up this morning. I couldn't reach the head of my bed to pull myself up. I couldn't swing my legs over the edge of the bed.
I spent over 10 minutes trying to work my way to a better spot in the bed. I pondered. I managed to get my feet and lower legs to the edge of the bed, but couldn't push myself up to a sitting position. I was making slow process when the phone rang. I knew it would be Daughter. I also knew that if I didn't answer the phone Daughter would be convinced something was very wrong with me. Okay, so there's something a little wrong with me. It's not life threatening though, and Daughter would be sure I was going to die.
I rolled over to my stomach and my feet hit the floor. I pushed myself up to a standing position. It took a minute or two, but I finally was able to let go of the bed. I missed her call to my cell phone, but when she called the land line, I was able to answer it. My love for Daughter was what enabled me to roll out of bed this morning. My back is definitely in better shape than it was yesterday, but I think I may look up that chiropractor a colleague recommended to me....
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Oh my! You had best get that back checked out. Hopefully you are on the mend and will be fine again soon.
Blessings......
Thanks, Marge, it's definitely better today. I was even able to reach my feet to put shoes and socks on, and I actually picked something up off the floor.
Wow -- just recuping from back pain here also. Praying for you, as Daughter's anxiety about it can create More stress on your back and brain. We are in the midst of a move, and J's nervous energy is driving me nuts -- I am sorely tempted to put her in a box, ship, and not open for 6 weeks! (Or myself, if that doesn't sound advisable.) R in SL
Thanks! Good luck with the move. I've moved a couple of times with Daughter, and it was very hard on her. We made lists of what would change and what would stay the same, and of course, we would still be together and be a family and that was the most important thing of all! It helped a little bit.... I pray your move goes smoothly and J handles the inevitable glitches that come along.
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