Seriously.
So many people have written to ask about me; wondering how my back is, specifically. Thanks. It makes me want to do the happy dance, knowing that people have been concerned, and especially to know that people have been praying for me while I've been recovering from what we are now referring to as the "sweater incident."
I spent the first week essentially horizontal, drugged up, and wiped out.
Last week I was working on getting vertical again, but still on meds. I had some pretty good stretches of time when I felt capable of getting back to work, but I'll admit, I had a hard time finding the drive. That's when my mother reminded me that the brain is a muscle, too. I tried to take that as permission to not engage in too many projects requiring mental heavy lifting.
I think it was Tuesday of this week that I began to realize just how far behind I'd gotten on promised submissions, returned phone calls, mail, email, and bookkeeping. And that injuring oneself not long after being out of the office for a week-long conference is havoc on the follow up.
But now I'm feeling much better, playing a pretty solid round of catch up, and happy to say that I think I'm done whining.
Pretty sure my family and clients are happy about that too.
Just thought you'd like to know...
Sandra
so glad to hear, dear sandra. you've got a groovy dance. :) e.
Posted by: in the hush of the moon | October 22, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Glad you're feeling better, Sandra!
Posted by: Katie Ganshert | October 23, 2010 at 05:01 AM
Thanks for the update. I am so glad you are on the mend. God bless.
Posted by: Sharon A Lavy | October 23, 2010 at 05:40 AM
Glad you're back on your feet....back pain is NO FUN!
Posted by: Theresa Lode | October 23, 2010 at 06:39 AM
One time ole Stevie Rey hurt his back, hun, so I know it smarts somethin' fierce. I was out back sloppin' the hawgs when I felt somethin' pop back yonder and I froze like one a Dick Cheney's huntin' buddies. I hollared out, "Momma come git me, I'm out here with the peegs and I done lost my backbone!"...turns out thats kindly been the story a my life. It'd be funny if'n it wud'n fer the tears.
I done said a prayer fer ye, Sandy. If'n King Jesus heard me you'll be feelin' better likkity split!
Love in Him,
Stevie Rey, Arthur of The Hillbilly Bible
Posted by: Stevierey | October 23, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Glad you're feeling better, Sandra! (Love the happy dance. :)
Posted by: A | October 23, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Glad you are feeling better!
Posted by: Lynnette Bonner | October 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Calvin and Hobbes! My kinda girl. :-)
Glad you're feeling better. I knew it was bad, but didn't realize it was that bad. Whoa. Watch out for those sweaters. They're vicious creatures...
Posted by: Jodie | October 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM
The brain is a muscle? REALLY? I mean, I'm sure I must have heard that sometime before, right? But say if I like, push it to capacity over and over - it would take dramatic shape and perform extraordinary feats? Wow! Honest? Not to take away from the real focus of your post or anything. I'm real sorry about your neck. But hey! You look AMAZING standing next to that little boy in the matching striped outfit! Is that your son? Your whole family must be awesome, because that thing your mom said was like, MAN!
Posted by: Leah Morgan | October 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM
I'm so glad to hear you're doing better, Sandra.
Posted by: Julie Surface Johnson | October 23, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Excellent news!
Posted by: AimeeLS | October 23, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Glad you're upright and feeling better - one of my best friends once did the same thing reaching for a few empty files. Her doc told her it was as much timing and angle as weight. Happy you're working - but don't push it. Healthy long term is MUCH better.
Posted by: ramona | October 23, 2010 at 09:39 PM
Hang in there Sandra. Remember Hezekiah 12:3; "Yea, though thy back aches, I will be with thee and heal thee." Okay, I made that up. But I love quoting Hezekiah.
Posted by: Kevin B Parsons | October 24, 2010 at 02:56 AM
Mom's always right.
Horizontal is good. Glad you're better.
Posted by: Karen Robbins | October 24, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Sandra, so glad you're feeling better. Back injuries can be so horrific. Praying for you.
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Hauck | October 25, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Sandra, glad you are on the mends. The hard part now is to not overdo. Listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.
Sweet blessings to you!
Nan Jones
Posted by: Nan Jones | October 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I hurt my back while landscaping my yard earlier this month. You have my empathy. I'm glad you're on the mend.
Posted by: Janalyn Voigt | October 25, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Sandra,
So glad you are doing better. No fun. At all. I hope it was a one time thing... no more injuries like that!!
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | October 25, 2010 at 03:27 PM