(1) PT said I'm overdoing it. My lower back and spine are swollen. Walking cut in half and rein in the errands. He thinks a few weeks of doing that and I will have bigger gains. Okay. I'm willing to give this a go until the end of April -- then moving to the epidural (pending insurance). He did a much lighter massage and leg pulling -- I don't feel worse for wear this morning. I have a few more stretches and exercises added to the routine too. He said to treat stiffness like pain.
(2) My car is finally ready for pickup. Just when I got used to the loaner car. Hubby is doing me a solid and exchanging cars this morning (in the name of me doing less). He heads to Asheville this afternoon.
(3) Didn't finish the rock yesterday. The paint needed multiple base coats and I ran out of time. I know this is thrilling and quite a cliff hanger ...
(4) But ... finished Jen Hatmaker's bookclub pick last night. A+ for a fun read with some background messaging and a good twist at the end.
(5) What's next, you ask?
(6) Hubby assembled the office cart. It's exactly what I need and I like that I can move it around as needed. Pottery barn -- on sale and a few PB earned credits to use.
(7) Today is a stormy day so I'm taking a full break from walking. Letting the swelling go down and taking a day dose of the RX NSAID too.
Quick errand to get the food for this weekend -- spreading out the chores over 3 days. Keeping things quiet otherwise AND pulling from my Cheer Up list to fill the afternoon.
(8) I have a "full" week coming up and I don't want to be in bad shape. I think it's time to prioritize other things rather than a workout. It's taken me weeks to feel this way, but I have no choice. Accept what is -- forward from reality, not a hopeful wish.
Have a good day! Later gators.
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