Still here ~ just about…

Just very quickly popping in to say “hello”. Unfortunately, I got taken into hospital after my right leg went into spasm three times in one day. The final time, my Beloved decided enough was enough and called for an ambulance; I was in absolute agony, stuck in a sort of hanging-off-the-edge-of-the-bed sort of position as I just couldn’t move. Had to have a load of Entonox from the paramedics just to get me laying back on the bed, then a whole lot more to get me down the stairs and out to the ambulance. A&E was absolutely heaving; I got there about 10.30pm and finally got a bed on a ward by nearly lunchtime the following day! I had x-rays and a MRI scan which showed a prolapsed disc, probably caused by the unnatural way I’ve been walking (right hip way higher than the left) with the sciatica. I was in hospital for nearly 2 1/2 weeks, being treated “aggressively” with painkillers. Only trouble with that was all the pill-popping made me constipated; I went five days without “going” ~ luckily, things started working again before the threat of an enema was carried out. In the meantime, though, my bladder went on strike which was awful ~ the pain was incredible, and I ended up with a catheter

All in all, it’s been a rotten few weeks but I’m glad to be home again. I spend my time popping pills four times a day and hobbling around on crutches; came home with some “aids” as well ~ a commode plus a frame to help me get on and off the loo, and a bath board! I feel like an old lady :oops:  Still, the sliver-lining to the cloud is that I have lost almost three stone since January

I can’t spend much time on the computer at the moment, but will be popping in as often as I can ~ I have an awful lot of catching up to do…..

Word of God Every Day…

This slight momentary affliction
is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory
beyond all comparison ~ 1 Corinthians 4:17

Everything that is suffered with love is healed again.

St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

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Word of God Every Day…

The Lord has risen! ~ Luke 24:3,4

Only the One who from nothingness,
who had called the world into existence
could break the seals of the tomb;
only he could become the source of New Life.

Pope John Paul II, 20th century

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Sciatica saga…

And so it continues…..

I thought things were going rather well ~ in fact, they were going rather well; I was getting much more flexible again, less pain, more movement and exercise in the form of walking and the exercises given to me by my Physiotherapist.  Then a couple of weeks back I came down with an upset tummy and things have all gone to pot again.  I had to cancel my physio appointment for that week and couldn’t get another one until yesterday because of the Easter holiday.  By the time I went yesterday, it felt like I was almost back to square one again.

This time, the Physiotherapist did some “hands-on” treatment ~ and to be honest, my dears, I could have cried with the pain!  She showed me some more stretching exercises, which I have been doing as often as I can when I’m laying down, and has put on more strapping.  Do you know, when I came out of the clinic, I felt even worse than I had when I went in, and really struggled to lift my leg up to get into my sister’s car!  When I got home, I just had to go up to bed for a couple of hours but the miraculous thing was that when I got up again, I was able to come downstairs and actually sit in my armchair for a much longer period of time before the discomfort started up again! 

This morning, whilst I’m obviously not bouncing around like the proverbial two year old, I do feel so much better than I have done this past week or more, thank the Lord. 

Perhaps there is some truth in the old adage “no pain, no gain” after all!

Word of God Every Day…

We shall all be changed,
in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye ~ 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

When we rise again with glorified bodies in the power of the Lord,
these bodies will be white and resplendent as the snow,
more brilliant than the sun, more transparent than crystal;
and each one will have a special mark of honor and glory
according to the endurance of sufferings
willingly and freely born to the honor and glory of God.

Bl. Jan Van Ruysbroeck, 14th century

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Word of God Every Day…

The God of our ancestors raised Jesus
whom you killed ~ Acts of the Apostles 5:30

See how mighty is God in whom death is victory,
and weakness itself is strength;
in whom to suffer is to conquer,
and to endure is to finish the battle.

St. Thomas of Villanova, 16th century

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Word of God Every Day…

I am the resurrection and the life;
whoever believes in me, even if he dies,
will live ~ Jesus; John 11:25

Faith in the Resurrection of Jesus
says that there is a future for every human being;
the cry for unending life which is a part of the person
is indeed answered.

His Holiness, Benedict XVI

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Unconscious Mutterings…

This week’s words from LunaNina

1. Money :: purse
2. Unhappy :: sad
3. Joking :: playing
4. Chipmunk :: Alvin!
5. Date :: yummy fruit
6. Slideshow :: possibly boring!
7. Chicago :: city
8. Lifetime :: forever
9. Skid row :: sad place
10. Edward :: the Queen’s youngest son

Prayer for World Peace…

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

matthew 5:3-10 - jesus

Word of God Every Day…

God raised up Jesus on the third day ~ Acts of the Apostles 10:40

Like a tree in Spring,
the cross has burst into flower,
the cross on which the Lord of glory hung.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

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