One thing that my boyfriend and I enjoy doing with the boys is going for long rides on a weekend day. Time with him is always my favorite and I remember when I could sit in the car pain free for a few hours as we drove through beautiful parts of Texas. Things have drastically changed.
Since I’ve been dealing with so much pain lately, driving in the car for more than 20-30 minutes has been extremely hard. No one understands that If I had the money I would teleport to work, hire a driver so that I could sleep, get toll charges just to get cut 10 mins off the trip! Ok I think you get my point here.
Since I knew we were going for a drive, I held my evening dose of Gabapentin since I only have it written for once a day, I took my Oxybutynin, Meloxicam and Methocarbomal, and I put my tens unit on before I left the house. Yes, it takes all this to prepare for the car ride.
I was fine at first. When I talked to Honey on the phone he asked me which direction we should go this time. I picked Cedar Hill because it’s such a beautiful route, it makes me feel like I left the state of Texas, I was so excited to end up watching the backside of my eyelids!
I kept falling asleep, I had stiffness galore and my back was killing me. Every step that I took felt horrible but I survived it. We went to Dinner and to see the movie Chavalier, it was an outstanding movie, by the time it was over I needed help to stand up.
Honestly I felt so embarrassed. I can’t wait to find out what all is wrong with me on the 25th of this month. I am over being trapped in a painful stiff body. I just want relief!
I’m so thankful for the kind and loving soul that calls me his lady. He is always gentle, he notices the smallest details and is always so supportive. I don’t know what I would have done that day without him.
For the warrior: Don’t over do it if you simply just can’t, it’s ok to say no.
For the family/friends: Be intentional, supportive and present. If you see them struggling reach over and help!
Happily Ever Amber 