Another week goes by....

I find that pooh bear very annoying. lol!  Posting it anyway.  Trying to be positive today.  Trying to remember God is here and in control.  No one can hurt me.  I love the Lord.

It's been a long week. A very long week.  Let's start out where I left off. I am feeling  better than I was last week.  It just seems things and people keep knocking me down and on my butt again.  I really can't let that happen.  Last weekend  was busy for grandkids...Riley pitched in Federal Way, Lauren was in two parades, Andrew photographed another wedding, Joshua and Jared played in double headers, and Parker and Patrick competed at WSU for State FFA.  All were busy. Not me.

Viking Fest came and went.  Lauren was in the parade and did well. They won 1st place in the Bremerton parade.  Haven't heard yet how they did in the Viking Fest one.  She was so tired after it was over she fell asleep on the way home. Sunday she went and enjoyed the Viking Fest carnival with her friends after church and had the best time ever!  She needed to have fun!

Monday was a good day!  Papa went to see his cousin and I was just sitting here when Andrew called. We decided to go to lunch. Let's say he talked me into it and I made myself leave the house. I called Dylan on the way and he met Andrew and I down at Central Market. We had biscuits and gravy and a great time visiting. Took some pictures too! I love my handsome grandsons! They cheered me up!

One more picture!

After we visited I went up to Dylans' and visited Karla and Madi for awhile. It was so good to be there and visit.  I felt bad when I found out how limited my strength is and how bad my back is.  I played some croquet with Madi and Dylan. Only lasted half way through the game and my back was killing me.  I had to sit....could barely get back out of the chair. I swung the badminton racket a couple times.  Then came home and rested.  some pics of Dylan and Madi playing.

When I got home I took a picture of Papa's Viking Fest tree.  We had one at our house in Poulsbo and Papa had always wanted one. And it bloomed for Viking Fest weekend. 

I like my plant better.  It is in full bloom and simply beautiful!!!! I love it!

The doctor called on Tuesday.  She said to hang in there and give it a few more weeks.  She thinks I will feel better soon.  And I think I am starting to and it is now Friday.    I have Spinal Stenosis and arthritis in my back which explains the pain.

  Spinal Stenosis: 

In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerve roots in the lower back are compressed, or choked,

The vertebral column in the spine are like a stack of blocks that serve to support the structures of the body.

Leg pain with walking can be caused from spinal stenosis. With spinal stenosis the patient usually has to sit down for a few minutes to ease the leg and often low back pain.

Although occasionally the leg pain and stenosis symptoms will come on acutely, they generally develop over the course of several years. The longer a patient with spinal stenosis stands or walks, the worse the leg pain will get.

Flexing forward or sitting will open up the spinal canal and relieve the leg pain and other symptoms, but they recur if the patient gets back into an upright posture. 

I need to get a blood pressure monitor, my eyes tested, and a walker. I know a walker sounds weird and aged but it is to get out and walk around the neighborhood.  I need something I can lean on and sit when I need to.

Wednesday we went to Lauren's basketball game.  It was a great game.... we won by 1 point. Lauren made two baskets. We sat with Christina and Ryan.  Ryan introduced Christina to Amanda after the game. Awkward.  Lauren has one more game next week.  It was also Karla and Joel's 15th anniversary.

I got a call from Ryan on Thursday which went bad.  Don't know how long it will take me to get over it. When you've reached the end...you've reached the end.   It was a very difficult day.  I need to protect my emotions right now.

Heather and her family were suppose to be here tonight but they are leaving tomorrow morning instead.  Jared had a bit of a fever last night so they are making sure he is ok to come over.  I haven't seen the grandkids since Christmas.  I miss them so much!!!!  So they are suppose to be here around noon tomorrow. They will be here until Monday morning.  It will be good to have them.

Well, that is all that has been going on around here.  Please continue to pray for me.  Normally I don't like to ask for prayer for myself....but I am tired of this all. I am not the same person so I need God's healing touch. Thanks!