How are you all doing today?

[LovedSparrow]

Hi all,
You've been on my heart recently, and curious how you all are doing. Feel free to vent, etc. if you need. That's what the Christian community is here for. I feel alone sometimes because I don't have many people to talk with, especially about the abuse.

My husband was just in a bad car accident where he almost died. He is dealing with the trauma of it all. Physically has a collapsed lung, a sprained foot and ankle, and a broken back (fracture).

How are you all doing?

 

[cweinstein]

Hi, LovedSparrow
Sorry to hear about your husband, I pray for strength and healing.
I'm doing ok, sometimes more ok than others.
Recently I am dealing with a job hazard - carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand and wrist, and I am right handed. Let me tell you working and using a computer while having to wear a brace is quite interesting to say the least.
Everything else is ok. Some days are better than others.

 

[LovedSparrow]

Hi, LovedSparrow
Sorry to hear about your husband, I pray for strength and healing.
I'm doing ok, sometimes more ok than others.
Recently I am dealing with a job hazard - carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand and wrist, and I am right handed. Let me tell you working and using a computer while having to wear a brace is quite interesting to say the least.
Everything else is ok. Some days are better than others.

Thank you! Thanks for your prayers. He is doing a little better.

I'm sorry about your carpal tunnel. It is no fun! Do you just have to wear a cast, or do you need surgery or anything? Typing with one can be quite cumbersome. Are you at a desk job most of the day?

Praying for strength and healing for you today. In life's ups and downs, may God be your comfort.

Thanks for replying!!

 

[Colleen1]

Been a long crazy day.

 

[LovedSparrow]

Crazy day, huh? The Garfield pic sums it up great! I laugh, too, because I was reading Garfield comics online for about half hour last night. Yes, his life can summarize my life a lot.

Hope you get some rest tonight.

 

[Colleen1]

Crazy day, huh? The Garfield pic sums it up great! I laugh, too, because I was reading Garfield comics online for about half hour last night. Yes, his life can summarize my life a lot.

Hope you get some rest tonight.

So very true. Thanks

 

[cweinstein]

Thank you! Thanks for your prayers. He is doing a little better.

I'm sorry about your carpal tunnel. It is no fun! Do you just have to wear a cast, or do you need surgery or anything? Typing with one can be quite cumbersome. Are you at a desk job most of the day?

Praying for strength and healing for you today. In life's ups and downs, may God be your comfort.

Thanks for replying!!

Thanks for the prayers.
I am very sore at the moment. Pain is not just in my arm, is in my shoulders and lower back as well, and very tight muscles there too.
I started going to a massage therapist, and she started working on loosening up those muscles, but at first it hurts like <insert expletive>!
And right now I am very sore. I need to give it the weekend before I go to another massage session.

 

[Colleen1]

Thanks for the prayers.
I am very sore at the moment. Pain is not just in my arm, is in my shoulders and lower back as well, and very tight muscles there too.
I started going to a massage therapist, and she started working on loosening up those muscles, but at first it hurts like <insert expletive>!
And right now I am very sore. I need to give it the weekend before I go to another massage session.

I find massage can be very helpful with the right massage therapist and with the right amount of pressure and technique. I'm chronically ill with pain etc so it's important things not be over done or done the wrong way otherwise it does create a whole lot of pain ...and has in the past it has with a couple therapists. If you can find a good match and find the right level with which to push your body, should be great for you. Best wishes.

 

[cweinstein]

I find massage can be very helpful with the right massage therapist and with the right amount of pressure and technique. I'm chronically ill with pain etc so it's important things not be over done or done the wrong way otherwise it does create a whole lot of pain ...and has in the past it has with a couple therapists. If you can find a good match and find the right level with which to push your body, should be great for you. Best wishes.

Thanks, Colleen.
I think I found the right massage therapist. When she did my lower back Thursday I was ready to jump off the table, it hurt that much, and she was not putting too much pressure. That's how tight the muscles are.
My wrist still hurts quite a bit, so I wear the brace when I am doing things like driving, etc. I do have an exercise to stretch the muscles in my wrist, and right now it hurts a lot too.
Basically I am still in pain, shoulders too. I know it won't be fixed overnight, but soon I hope.
Trying to work, etc with pain does tend to wear me out, and not just physically.

 

[Colleen1]

Thanks, Colleen.
I think I found the right massage therapist. When she did my lower back Thursday I was ready to jump off the table, it hurt that much, and she was not putting too much pressure. That's how tight the muscles are.
My wrist still hurts quite a bit, so I wear the brace when I am doing things like driving, etc. I do have an exercise to stretch the muscles in my wrist, and right now it hurts a lot too.
Basically I am still in pain, shoulders too. I know it won't be fixed overnight, but soon I hope.
Trying to work, etc with pain does tend to wear me out, and not just physically.

Yes, pain does wear a person down. It can be very difficult to live with especially if it's constant over long periods of time. I hope things go well. The only thing I would add is be gentle with yourself. Over doing it can set healing back. I know this is hard because we want to heal, achieve, succeed and get on with things. Take care

 

[LovedSparrow]

Yes, pain does wear a person down. It can be very difficult to live with especially if it's constant over long periods of time. I hope things go well. The only thing I would add is be gentle with yourself. Over doing it can set healing back. I know this is hard because we want to heal, achieve, succeed and get on with things. Take care

You're right on, Colleen. Pain does wear on a person on so many different levels. Some we're conscious of, others we don't realize how it affects us.

This week has been painful, exciting, grief-stricken, happy, and mind-blowing. My husband is doing better since his accident, and is able to get around ok. His body is still hurting him a great deal, but will heal.

I've been at home for 3 weeks taking care of him. I've loved being home with him, and it has brought us closer together. But when the house is quiet, or if we're in a different environment than home, the accident hits me like a ton of bricks. All the emotions hit hard. Life is not the same, and never will be. God is walking with us day by day. On one end, I feel so immature. I don't know what I'm doing! On the other hand, I had to grow up almost overnight when I got the call.

I have to return to work tomorrow. I have mixed emotions. I work half hour away, and it will be hard to be away. Rationally, I know that nothing will happen to him. But I get soo anxious being away. I know my mind will be on him all day.

We don't yet know if he'll have other symptoms. We don't know what will happen with what insurance will and won't cover. There's too many unknowns. We haven't worked so we don't have an income, but I trust that God will provide.

Guess I had to vent.
LovedSparrow
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How are you all doing?

 

[cweinstein]

Yes, pain does wear a person down. It can be very difficult to live with especially if it's constant over long periods of time. I hope things go well. The only thing I would add is be gentle with yourself. Over doing it can set healing back. I know this is hard because we want to heal, achieve, succeed and get on with things. Take care

That's true. I am going for another session this afternoon, then use the weekend to rest.

 

[Colleen1]

That's true. I am going for another session this afternoon, then use the weekend to rest.

Best wishes.

 

[Colleen1]

You're right on, Colleen. Pain does wear on a person on so many different levels. Some we're conscious of, others we don't realize how it affects us.

This week has been painful, exciting, grief-stricken, happy, and mind-blowing. My husband is doing better since his accident, and is able to get around ok. His body is still hurting him a great deal, but will heal.

I've been at home for 3 weeks taking care of him. I've loved being home with him, and it has brought us closer together. But when the house is quiet, or if we're in a different environment than home, the accident hits me like a ton of bricks. All the emotions hit hard. Life is not the same, and never will be. God is walking with us day by day. On one end, I feel so immature. I don't know what I'm doing! On the other hand, I had to grow up almost overnight when I got the call.

I have to return to work tomorrow. I have mixed emotions. I work half hour away, and it will be hard to be away. Rationally, I know that nothing will happen to him. But I get soo anxious being away. I know my mind will be on him all day.

We don't yet know if he'll have other symptoms. We don't know what will happen with what insurance will and won't cover. There's too many unknowns. We haven't worked so we don't have an income, but I trust that God will provide.

Guess I had to vent.
LovedSparrow
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How are you all doing?

Hi, having all those feelings is understandable. It can't be easy and you are in my prayers. I'm trying to take things all in stride and slowly but surely they seem to be coming along. I hope you both are able to find peace and comfort during this time. Take care of yourself; you're valuable.

 

[cweinstein]

Best wishes.

Thanks. I just got back from my session. Shoulders are doing better. Knots are still there, those will take time, inflammation is down. My lower back and right arm/wrist are still extremely tight, and painful. I am under orders to stay away from the computer until I work again Sunday night. I am using iPad right now.

 

[Colleen1]

Thanks. I just got back from my session. Shoulders are doing better. Knots are still there, those will take time, inflammation is down. My lower back and right arm/wrist are still extremely tight, and painful. I am under orders to stay away from the computer until I work again Sunday night. I am using iPad right now.

Oh thanks for the update. I'm glad you're feeling better. Great you're taking care of yourself. I'm proud of you. Nice you have an iPad. Oh la la!

 

[cweinstein]

Oh thanks for the update. I'm glad you're feeling better. Great you're taking care of yourself. I'm proud of you. Nice you have an iPad. Oh la la!

The iPad is very handy right now because at ths very moment I am lying down with an ice pack on my lower back. It hurts

 

[Colleen1]

The iPad is very handy right now because at ths very moment I am lying down with an ice pack on my lower back. It hurts

ugh! I'm glad you're able to keep in touch some way and have something encouraging to do. I am often ...most often...laying down as well. Many times computer chat is something I do when I 'rest'.

 

[cweinstein]

ugh! I'm glad you're able to keep in touch some way and have something encouraging to do. I am often ...most often...laying down as well. Many times computer chat is something I do when I 'rest'.

Same here, I like to chat, or something like that, when I lie down.
The fact that it's still very painful is discouraging, but I also know I won't get better unless I do the therapy, and I know it will hurt a lot still.

 

[Colleen1]

Same here, I like to chat, or something like that, when I lie down.
The fact that it's still very painful is discouraging, but I also know I won't get better unless I do the therapy, and I know it will hurt a lot still.

Oh sorry to hear you are still in so much pain. I know it isn't easy. It can be so taxing to be in constant pain. I hope things are getting better. i guess slowly better is better than not better. I will pray for you. Take care.