It’s Been Over a Month
Sunday October 26, 2014
I wish I could just say “I’ve been busy,” because it would be partially true. I have been. But it hasn’t been the good kind of busy. October has been a month of disappointment, loss, and extreme pain for me. I don’t necessarily want to bring that into my blog but I also couldn’t really start posting again without acknowledging it. Since my last entry I’ve dealt with a sprained tendon, flying to my hometown to visit my ailing grandfather, returning only to have my sciatic nerve become inflamed and buried deep into my joints causing pain so horrific I was forced to work at home for 2 weeks straight, I then had to start a round of steroids and other meds that made me sick every day, my grandfather’s health diminished further and he unfortunately passed, and now… now I work at home majority of the week and attend very painful physical therapy appointments twice a week. Interacting with anyone right now feels like a huge drain on the energy I have left. But you can’t just pause life until things are better. So many times I go through the motions. Sometimes I can actually enjoy things too. Little escapes or planned distractions. And I’ve had great friends help me through this month as well. Sending me snapchats of seemingly mundane things… it really helps me push through the bad days.
And as October is ending I think things are slowly getting better. The PT is showing some good results. Even if those results are as simple as being able to walk up a flight of stairs without pausing halfway due to increased pain. I look forward to tomorrow’s commute to see if it’s been made any easier after the sessions I’ve had.
I’m also excited for Halloween. Growing up it was my favorite holiday. I’ve already made up the Trick-or-Treat bags last weekend and hopefully I can make a short trip out today to pick up a pumpkin to carve.
Basically any task I can do while seated is happily welcomed.
24 Responses to “It’s Been Over a Month”
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I’m sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling well. I hope you get much better soon!
Your treat bags are really cute!
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i’m so sorry to hear about your loss :( and to top it off debilitating illness :( hang in there!! it’s so nice of you to make little bags for your trick-or-treaters, they are going to <3 it!
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Omg, take care Jenny! Get well soon :)
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Hope you get well soon Jenny, I know how it feels like being sick and in pain, be patient, try to do things to cheer yourself up like happy or relaxing music or taking a bath. I’m very sorry to know your grandfather passed away :( I know things are difficult right know but within time things will be ok again although sometimes it is difficult when you think about that person you have shared so many things through time, in my case it was with my mother, it’s been 2 years since she passwed away, I miss her a lot.
However, I try to keep the hope that I will see my mother someday.
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oh Jenny *hugggg* i am so sorry to hear/read about your loss and pain. I’m very glad you are feeling better though!
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I don’t think you read my blog but just over a year ago I got really sick and within the space of 6 months I’d lost 4 stone and was bed ridden. The last 6 months has been an extremely slow healing process that I will probablynever complete.
My whole life has changed and it has been so hard to adapt esp at the beginning. All I can offer you is that it WILL get better, you will find a new happiness in your new life, and soon it will all be normal to you.
Good luck and stay strong :)
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Oh Jenny!! I hope things get better soon!
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Wow, what a horrible month. Sorry to hear that you’re dealing with so much these days, I hope everything perks up soon.
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Hello, Jenny
Im glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Enjoy your halloween. -
So sorry for this shitty shitty month :( sending you love and well wishes. My personal motto is ‘better living through chemicals’…. may not be for you but it could help ease the pain.
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Keep going Jenny! It’s great to see that you are trying to carry on with life despite all that you’re going through. Be positive! Hope you get better soon and have an awesome rest of the year and an even better 2015 :D
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Oh no :( I’m so sorry to hear about the awful experiences you’ve had recently Jenny. My condolences go out to you & your family. It’s always hard losing a family member ..
I truly hope you start feeling back to normal soon and I really hope the rest of your year is much brighter.
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I really hope you have a fantastic holiday season after this terrible month. Your Halloween bags looks adorable. Hopefully some good festive cheer will distract you while you recover. If all else fails, then maybe a good marathon of Supernatural? :D
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My condolences. I hope you feel better! When you hit the bottom and are frustrated and tired, just know that the only way you can go from there is up. Things will get better. ^.^
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I’m glad you’re doing a little better. I was really starting to worry since you hadn’t been posting. Sorry things have been so crappy and you’ve been feeling bad and my sincere condolences for your loss. Bad times do always pass even if it seems like they never will. Sounds like you have a great attitude about it but don’t loose hope and remember to enjoy the things you can (gosh, I sound like my mother). Hope you’re up and skipping around soon!
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aw that’s awful – feel better & Happy halloween :)
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sorry about all the painful things that have happened! It sounds like you’ve done an excellent job of keeping your chin up through it all, so keep strong girl! I hope you can find some comfort in your favorite holiday tomorrow, I know the trick or treaters are going to love those cute bags!
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Hi Jenny. I’m really sorry for all the awful things happened. My deepest condolences for your loss. Hopefully things will get better soo :) You are such a strong lady, and I’m so happy to see how you could stay positive — you are such an inspiration.
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I was thinking about you today and i hope all is much better than it was when you wrote this. 2014 was an odd year wasn’t it? Wishing you strength and vitality into the new year ;) thank you for all the encouragement towards my health and weight and blah blah blah thanks! ;_;
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I hope the rest of your year exponentially improves from here Jenny! (: