Recovery Day 6

Dare I say it? I actually feel noticeably better this morning! I'm almost afraid to really think it or type it, in case it is just a momentary thing. I got up at 5am, so I've had a few hours to really tell that I do, in fact, feel better today. Healed? No. Better? Heck, yeah!

When I first woke up, I didn't feel pain. I forced myself not to move an inch because I wanted to see how long that pain-free feeling could last. The entire previous day I was feeling quite a bit of pain even when I wasn't moving, so it felt so good in those wee moments of early morning to not feel that nagging pain.

Then I got up. It still wasn't bad. When I moved, it was pain but definitely a better sort of pain. Woohoo!

Do I have goals for today? Not really. Today is a different sort of day. Jon is back at work while the kids are with a friend until 4pm. Jon will come by to make sure I get "fed and watered," as he so kindly put it.

That means I'm on my own. I know that I will be fine, but it does present a new set of challenges. My challenge for today could be summed up with the words "BE SMART". I already considered cleaning out the refrigerator. I closed the door and slowly walked away. I thought about making my bed, but I settled with pulling up only my side of the covers. After I finish this blog, I will force myself to sit back in my handy dandy reclining chair for the rest of the morning. I will read some of my book, sip some of my hot tea, and maybe watch a bit of TV. I will not sweep, straighten, tidy, wipe off, or fold anything. I promise!