This is a biggie in things to be thankful for. There have been periods in my life when I had a lot of pain from my bad hip joints and sciatica. However, because of the blessings of modern medicine, I've had both hip joints replaced and I can get occasional epidural steroid injections to relieve the sciatica.Since I retired, I no longer get stress headaches. I used to come home from work and take a nap to get through the rest of the day. I now sleep as late as I want (barring hungry kitties waking me for breakfast) and I stay up as late as I want. I can get out to go places and do things and I love it.
My heart goes out to all those with chronic pain. I know how pain colors everything in your life and takes away the joy. It takes away your purpose and feelings of self-worth, and it even haunts you for a long time after it has gone.
So, I am enjoying this pain-free period of my life while it lasts, because nothing lasts forever.
2 comments:
After all the pain you went through, I'm glad you enjoy things now,like whitewater rafting and hiking and taking grand kids to the zoo. Like I say to you often, can't wait until I can retire !!
Pain is so debilitating and stressful. I am glad you are pain-free now, Ms. Sparrow! But those surgeries must have been heck.
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