April 30, 2012

• Today Was a Better Day

  Today was a better day. Pain was minimal and managed with tylenol and tramadol. My energy was pretty good. It was even, no dips and dives. Grateful am I that the phone traffic in our office was manageable. I do the bulk of patient contact over the phone and Mondays can be somewhat demanding. Today it was lighter until the witching hour at four. Lighter meant easier on my hands.  Another good sign today was an easing of brain fog. I was able to talk without garbling my words and think clearly when composing my documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. 

  I was able to come home and make my own supper and do the dishes. Tomorrow's lunch is tonight's leftover haddock and green beans. Cooking enough at one time for two meals cuts down on the wear and tear on the cook. I have taken chicken thighs out to thaw for tomorrow night's dinner. 

  And now I am pooped. 

  I wanted add that I also had a pleasurable drive home. The spring tires are on once more, the studs of winter no longer grinding the pavement where no ice or snow exist. A new tie-rod and alignment have my Snaab once more a smooth pleasure to drive. i felt peaceful. I was able to notice the pinks of creeping phlox on the dairy farm lawn along Route 7.  As I drove, I could pick out the harmonies of the music to which I listened without the horrid hum of snow tires eroding my senses. Beautiful crab apple trees in shades of pink and white were blossoming today and I had the energy to take them in and appreciate their beauty. When my energy is not contracted with pain or fatigue or sometimes both, I am able to appreciate the world around me. 

  Blessings abound

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