Back Out

So yesterday I did give blood, which they were grateful for.

After giving blood, I reminded myself that I just voluntarily dehydrated myself so I started working on rehydrating.

My energy level was down most of the day, which was not unexpected but I got some stuff done again not as much as I would like.

Caroline played flute at the Teen Library opening. She was a last minute replacement so she learned her piece in 48 hours and performed.

We went to bed early and I got a decent night’s sleep.

Woke up this morning, petted Inky who was waiting for me at the top of the stairs, went down to the kitchen, yawned without stretching and threw my back out.

Yep, all I did was yawn and I am now in a world of hurt. I am moving very carefully to not antagonize the muscles. A dull painful ache I can deal with. The sharp stabby pain is where I have to draw the line to function. It

I had a couple of things that I had contemplated writing about today but now my focus is on moving carefully. Hiccuping hurts a lot. Right between the shoulder blades.

Now I am re-evaluating what I am going to be able to do today.

I am not going to berate myself for not being able to do all that I want to do rather I will do what I can and keep moving forward if my back allows it.

If not then I relax and go with the flow.

I am grateful for Caroline’s help.