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I'm a thirty-something SAHW of 14 years to a very loving, kind, intelligent, understanding & supportive husband, Thomas. We have a very sweet kitty named Shadow but we more often refer to her as schmoo or kitten. We also have a big ole sweetheart of a Golden-Doodle named Scout, who I call bubby. Both my husband and I were born & raised on the Great Plains of Kansas, having moved to SE Michigan in '99. Thomas is lucky that he works in a field that he loves; computers. He works for a large document storage company. I was an office worker/receptionist/billing clerk before becoming disabled due to a chronic back problem. I actually consider it a blessing to of had to leave this field of work as it was not fulfilling. I'm most definitely a Student of Life & I enjoy sharing some of the wisdom I've gained throughout my life, thus far. I love learning new things and meeting people of all nations, creeds and religions. I've come to believe that love is the meaning of life. Therefore, LOVE, is my religion.

Friday, October 29, 2010

A Bit of Advice

Ok....do NOT watch youtube videos of surgical procedures you are about to undergo. Icky! Made me very nauseous! Still, it is very interesting & fascinating...just nauseating. lol. I suppose it's because I both fear and welcome this procedure. I also have great hope that it will help alleviate some of my pain & allow me to be more active once again. I haven't even been able to enjoy a walk with my dog because I hurt too much. It can be very depressing if I let it. However, optimism is my new goal. I've discovered several "good news" websites out there & I'll share the links with you.

There's far too much negativity and fear mongering going on in our world today. I know there's good things happening and darn it, I want to hear about those things, not doom & gloom!

I read a facebook post from a dear friend yesterday that read:

"Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day. I think I wanna go back to being 6 again."

My friend makes a very good point. I think I'll go in search of a "joke of the day" website. Anyone know of a good one?

 

In the past several months I've begun to practice yoga & self meditation. Both have held a lot of interest for me & I hoped they would help me with my pain.

The power of the mind is absolutely amazing. The meditation/prayer is a fantastic way to calm & center/ground ones self. I've also found the yoga to be especially beneficial. It's helped my range of motion and, although I am usually sore from the session it's a different kind of pain. It's the pain one gets after exercising...it's a good thing. =)

I will admit that as the lower back pain has increased my yoga sessions have become fewer & farther between. I've decided however, to push myself to do them...I'll just take it a little slower & won't over do it. Every little bit of "therapy" I can manage has it's benefits.




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  1. boomieApril 4, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Chell, you can find an English version of the crochet flower on my blog! For some reason I cannot find your e-mail so I hope the message reaches you this way...

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