OMG I think my flare is subsiding. I don't feel like jogging but my pain is under control. Kelsey went to her mental health intake appt. alone this morning. Thank God we got her a cell phone or I would be worried. The med van picked her up. She makes me so proud. I never thought she could be this independent
It is cold here this morning and I just could not stand going out in it -risking flareup and misery. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I have not gotten out of my chair but I am not in pain, just lazy
YAAY! Great news! Be lazy today so you continue to improve!
I think what you are doing for her is amazing. So many parents give up on their kids by the time they are 18. It's really hard to make a home again for Kelsey while you are going through all this. Do you even know what a great mom you are? Take it easy. Maybe getting some of things you needed to say out in the open helped too. I tend to stuff everything inside and then blow. I've had to learn to release that kind of stuff slowly so that I don't cause unnecessary explosions. Since I rarely blow up at people close to me, it scares them when I do. Keeping things insides only makes me sicker. So, I keep trying to open communications up more. So glad you feel better. It's about time you had a break. Oh Roxy, I'm SO glad to hear you sounding better! Just try to start out a little slowly and work your way gently up to "Roxy-mode". It sounds like Kelsey has made encredible progress since she has been home with you. She really seems to be trying to help you and show you she can be responsible. You know this wonderful group of people is always here for you, as you have always been for us all. Gentle hugs and Many Blessings, Nini Thanks you guys. All good advice and Kelsey is doing GREAT. Far better than I ever dreamed, I am so happy to have her home and don't ever want to lose her again. I did some business, bills, calls, etc this morning. Unpacked a bit and then napped for 2 hours. This is the first time I have been able to sleep because of the pain. I like it so much, I am going back to bed. I have to grocery shop later
My fence for new dog got finished today
I'm glad you are doing great.
I cannot imagine all of you that have the responsibility of Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I would be a wreck today. Call off Thanksgiving?????????? I decided I would stay on the dreaded pred. until Brett comes back UNLESS it makes me lose my temper with Kelsey. Tomorrow I get my Abby Dog. I think we will have enough pets then - 3 dogs, 3 cats, and a rat. That will do just fine.
I have to go run some errands and will take Tyler for a walk. I figured out I could play cds on the dvd player. HOW WONDERFUL To have music again. I have so so so missed it. It comes out of the tv but it is GREAT. c u guys later
Sometimes pred is that magic bullet that we need to get everything moving again. Remember, don't overdo!!! I will cook starting tomorrow (my pies etc) and just take my time doing it. The girls are out of school now and my Ellie is an excellent chef/baker and will help me out. Roxy...you can play CD's thru your computer too. I'm so happy to see you happy again!
Okay.......
It sounds like Kelsey is strong like her Mom. As Deanna said Roxy, you are a good Mom and Kelsey is very fortunate.
You be good, ya hear? LOL
Great news, Roxy!
"I have to go run some errands and will take Tyler for a walk."
Roxy, that's an awesome posting! You are up and around, walking the dog, enjoying a shower, listening to tunes and planning for Abby to join your house!!
Yay!!!
Well guys. It was a pretty good day but I got exhausted. Went to bed about 2:30 and poor Tyler didn't get a walk. I was just too worn out. I guess you really have to take it easy after a long flare. I am being careful. Baby steps. Tyler and Abby are going to be so happy to have each other
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