Wednesday, February 18, 2009
On Pain
Al I know is that once I take one, within about a half an hour my eyes are rolling up into my head, and although I'm not really asleep, I may as well be! Whatever bothers you, temporarily doesn't.
And like Kris, it makes me dream. Weird dreams. Two nights ago I awakened to realize I had been dreaming about Barney and Baby Bop. And some cartoon character. Like Yosemite Sam. I never liked Barney, or "Bop Bop" as my kids called her when they were in diapers. OK, perhaps Bop-Bop wasn't so bad, but a guy who would make his living by clicking his heels in a purple dinosaur suit... not so sure! Perhaps Sam was hunting down Barney and Bop-Bop. I awoke confused, then started laughing.
And why was I dreaming about them? I don't remember any details, I promise...
I have not taken any of the mind numbing drugs today, I'm going cold turkey. Nothing but an Aleve for me today. I couldn't drive if I took that stuff!
I see the Ortho in 45 minutes, to get the verdict. Cast, or surgery. Do you feel like placing bets? Right now my elbow is hurting, as I type with two hands, more or less. And it feels like surgery.
Last evening I couldn't take it, and popped one around 6:30 pm. A half hour later I was in the chair, completely worthless. And remained that way the rest of the night.
Today I'm feeling inclined to just rough it, as I need to get some work done around here.
BTW, the carpeting is in, and looks fine. And the sign was re-hung about an hour ago. They hung it earlier, but it wasn't centered over the door, so I respectfully called and asked if they'd be able to come back out and fix it. They did. When they hung it first today, I had to leave for an appointment, otherwise I'd have hung around and made sure all was right before they left.
OK, secretary time. I've several likely candidates lined up, and will begin just as soon as possible now that I have the green light. And that the place looks respectable enough for someone to even want to work here now!
It looks so good, in fact, that I may have to start dressing up on the days I come into the office. Naw... maybe not.
I'm about to finish another Real Estate class, and then begin working on our business plan for that endeavor. I realize that's a bit optimistic.
Maybe home group tonight, food, and friends. You need both, you know. I think tonight we will be working on transparency, honesty, and loving one another in practical ways.
I wonder if I could get a shower before we meet? I've not been allowed to take one with my splint since Saturday, and I smell like a Prussian Soldier sitting down to Bratwurst and Sauerkraut.
Psalm 42 has been a great comfort lately. I hear God saying to just hold steady. Love, and do right. Trust His hands with all things. Stand and watch. That's about all I can do right now.
Hang in there guy we are praying for you.