The morning started out okay. Woke in pain as usual and slowly got around. Today is my sister in laws birthday! I was hoping to be able to make it to her lunch party, but I didnt have high hopes. I managed to make it to Fayetteville square to eat pizza. Ill admit I cried on the walk to the restaurant. The car ride was brutal. I felt every bump in the road. Then the walk (which wasnt far) about killed me. Then my nightmare began. A crowded place where there was multiple opportunities for people to hit me in the back. I was a nervous wreck. Finally I swapped seats and managed to get a seat with my back to the wall. I made it thru lunch but just barely. I realized me coming out was a huge mistake.
Dont get me wrong. I love spending time with my family. Seeing everyone at lunch was great. I just wasnt the best company. I made the effort, however, and was there! On the way home I was in for a surprise. My amazing father in law stopped and got us a new leather recliner. He discovered ours at the house was on its last legs and causing me issues to sleep in, and got me something much more comfy. The gesture still brings 'happy' tears to my eyes. Finally a more comfy place to sleep. Ill take any bit of extra comfort at this point. Seeing as Im still in pain 99% of my day. I cannot thank my in-laws enough.
Later my mother then made us a dinner of veggie lasagna. It was amazing. She knew that when I do eat, meat isnt high on my craving list. Im blessed to have such great parents, and in laws. They continue to amaze me with their generosity. How many people go out of their way to find a new recipe, and make it knowing that it was something I would eat. (thats out of the ordinary!?)
Now, Im in my new comfy recliner curled up in my pjs, and and ice pack. Its still agony when I breath, but now Ill be able to sleep better! I discovered today that ice on my chest/ lung area really helps the pain. Ice packs are my new heaven. Tomorrow, I plan on not leaving this recliner. You can find me right here, ice pack, feet up, slightly loopy from my meds. :) I hope everyone else has a great sunday....
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