Well I proudly served the country during the Viet Nam War for a total of 7 years starting in March '66; 4 years active duty and then 3 years active reserve doing the same job at the same base in California while I pursued by bachelor's degree before finally moving to Florida in June of '73. Many of my former military friends are long gone serving US(A) and rightfully need to be remembered this day along with now having a real commander in chief with this last election.
I started Sunday morning still hurting in my back and leg from the night before when we got back from Brandon. The pain had lessen some what after stopping the use of a heating pad and taking some OTC pain relievers. It still wasn't any where near back to normal, so I opted out on attending church in person but did watch a good message from Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Va. and then again with our home church here in Florida at S.R.B.C. We were supposed to be front door greeters and I knew I wasn't up to the task so Nancy did go after I assured her I was O.K. on my own. I sure missed the Veterans Day meal at church I had signed and paid for, but thought it best to stay home and rest. I did my normal morning routines that start with some quiet time to honor my lord, Jesus, give thanks for another day and to lift up several by name for comfort and healing, All seem to be holding with this post.
I iced and rested the lower back after taking does of naproxen which some what helped but remembered from a couple years back when I experienced the same issues and prednisone was to the rescue and I just happened to have some I kept in reserve. Well I took the mega dose and after a few hours the difference was becoming obvious with much relief and all through the evening and night it started to feel much better. The leg pain from the sciatica is gone this morning and while there is still the dull ache I can tell its working. I'll take another dose this morning and hopefully knock the inflammation completely out in a couple days.
Well I watched the Bucs lose again and while the officials were not kind to the team their play calling to win the game from the 10 yard line was terrible and they wound up tying instead of winning. The defense fell apart in the last minute and their kicker finally made a field goal to seal the win for the 49'ners, oh well. I did watch another game which was a blowout by the eagles over the hapless cowboys which was boring to say the least. I was able to watch a little of the late game but for some reason Roku kicked me off after the first quarter, anyhow I hit the shower and then bandaged my hide removal which according to Nancy looks awesome. I hit the sack before 10 as the night before was rather painful and sleepless.
Nancy and her sister Betsy shopped the afternoon away and I did venture out to hand water the gardens a couple times. The day wasn't as hot as usual with temps only into the upper 80's and not 90's which was nice for a change. I'm still hoping to get back into the gardens this week and move some seedlings up into larger containers as well as do some weeding and after these stitches come out on the 19th and then get back on the court and exercising. I'm trying to lose a little of this spare tire as I am down about 5 pounds since getting back from the cabin, but got at least 5 or more to go, but first I want to get rid of this lower back inflammation, LATER
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