I was transported on a time machine last Wednesday. This 61 year old became 91.
Well, sort of felt like it.
I couldn’t move my right leg after getting out of the swimming pool and going for an errand at Costco. I got myself into the house and the rest of the day I avoided excruciating pain by lying still. I had to use Ed’s old walker to get around.
God had this incident in His hands, though. I already had an appointment with my physical therapist for Thursday morning, so my dear Ed came out to fetch me and take me to Shoreview for this.
My therapist, who has known me for 20 years now, surmised that it was tendon/ligament/muscle—like a sprain, and needed 72 hours to rest and heal with heat.
BINGO!
Now it is Monday, and after several pain filled days I am moving around without the walker.
What a scary experience.
I was crying out to God, asking for prayer from my social media friends, my Bible study—everyone. Excruciating pain does that to you, also a major life change.
Thoughts cross your mind: is this forever? why did this happen? what did I do?
I remember our dog Misty (our corgi pictured above, who passed away several years ago) had Lyme Disease, and I could see all sorts of similarities in my own situation. Joint issues, unable to move…
Gandalf came in with a tick on Friday which made me think. This is October in Minnesota. Yes, there are ticks. Just not as many. We always get ticks here at Corgi Hollows in the spring. It’s a yucky expectation.
Anyway….I had hoped to winterize my Kaffe Stuga (the porch) over Minnesota Educators Association weekend (I had 3 days off from subbing last week) but THAT didn’t happen. Thankful for the continued warm temps, though I know it’s weird for our climate.
I’ve been really busy with subbing and getting back to the hotel this fall. Lord willing I will continue to heal and regain mobility as the week progresses. Thank you for your prayers!!!
I will see a doctor soon. I got an appointment for a Lyme blood test.
I look out my windows at this autumn glory and my heart still sings amidst the pain. It’s beautiful here.
Friends have been generous and thoughtful. I AM BLESSED.
GOD IS GOOD. HE IS ALWAYS GOOD.
Transporting back to 61…………………….
MARANATHA!