Wednesday, January 11, 2012

I Feel Your Pain...

Dear Mom,

I am home from school today because of pain in my lower back.  My back was bothering me last night when I got home from the game.  I took Advil and put heat on it, then when I went to bed I put heat on it again, but about 2 this morning I woke up in more pain.  It didn't matter which way I turned, nothing relieved the pain.  I didn't want to wake you or Bella up, so I just tossed and turned for a while.  It was very painful trying to get out of bed.  I got to the bathroom and was brushing my teeth, but it hurt even standing at the sink and at one point I broke out in a cold sweat and had to sit down, hoping not to pass out.  I did get you and Bella up and did take Bella out, but it was a struggle.  I called school and told them I just couldn't come in today.  I called the doctor to get an appointment, I'll be going in a little while and am praying they will be able to figure out what is going on. I made breakfast and after a bit of discomfort trying to find the right way to sit to eat, I washed the dishes.  As I was washing the dishes, I couldn't help but think of the pain you go through on a daily basis with your back and legs.  All I wanted to do was lean over the sink, even though that wasn't comfortable either, but I am always getting after you about that.  I also noticed that I almost put a fork in the drying rack before it was fully cleaned, I am always getting after you about that.  I think the pain got to me.    The Lord brought you to mind again as I was walking, I just wanted to lean forward rather than stand up straight because it hurt, I always get after you about that, too.  Maybe He allowed this to happen so I could understand and feel a little bit of the pain you feel daily, and maybe this will help me to be a little more compassionate when you tell me you're "in pain and just hurting".  Well, I'm off to the doctor to go see what is going on, I'll let you know when I get back.

Well mom, I got back from the doctor, she thinks I just pulled a muscle badly.  She said the nausea was my body's response to the pain.  She gave me muscle relaxer and a type of acetaminophen.  So, hopefully will start feeling more like myself soon.  You have shown such sweet concern all day, thanks!  I love you!

8 comments:

  1. Oh Stacey, I feel your pain. I hope and pray the medications have taken the pain away. Pain is a terrible thing, and your so sweet in the mudst of your pain you're thinking of your mother's pain.
    Love is a wonderful thing!
    Keeping you all in my prayers,

    ReplyDelete
  2. You are so sweet,Dolores!! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, the medications have helped, although they make me pretty drowsy and a little dizzy. But I'll take that over that awful pain. Couldn't help but think of her struggles each day, when I started doing some of the same things I was getting after her for. hee hee Yes, love is a wonderful thing. I see it with you as you care so much for David. You're such a great wife!! I've been thinking of you a lot, and praying for you. Take care of yourself. Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stacey, I hope you heal quickly; saying a prayer for you now. The Lord has used various ailments of mine to teach me about Mom's challenges--it is always humbling. I, too, had a bout with back pain a few years ago resulting in my one and only trip to a chiropractor! God bless.

    ReplyDelete
  4. A saying, 'A child shall show you' or something like that. In your case it was 'a Mother shall show you' as you learn some lessons that she has to share with you. Not that we want that kind of lesson.... pain is difficult to deal with so I hope you are back to normal very soon. Hugs
    Latane

    ReplyDelete
  5. Stacey I have to tell you that your new profile photo has brought a big smile to my face--love the pink shirt, the pink lemonade, the gorgeous yellow nails and most of all your beautiful smile. Bless your heart for being you.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thank you so much, Linda, for your prayers. My back is feeling much better, the medicine that the doctor gave me worked well, it just knocks me out, but I am not taking it much now, so I will be ready for school tomorrow. It was nice getting some good rest time, though. It was definitely an eyeopener.

    ReplyDelete
  7. That is so true, Latane! It was quite painful, but really gave me some insight as to what she must feel like. I am feeling better now. Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Hugs to you too!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oh, Linda, you just brought a huge smile to my face!! You have me beaming over here. :-D I figured it was time to update my picture. And this picture definitely shows a lot of my personality, hee hee. Thank you for such a sweet comment and compliment!

    ReplyDelete