Checking in to say that all is about the same as it has been the past week. My back continues to hurt intensely. The cause is still unknown. Last night I increased the ml. of pain medication so that I could get a halfway decent nights sleep.
I have to say that it has been very nice NOT having to go to the doctors or hospital for tests for over a week. My husband commented how relaxing it has been not having to run to appointments this week. He really needed the break; however he asks me about 15 times a day if I am breathing okay. He worries so much about my lungs. I gauge that if I'm breathing okay when I'm sitting or talking, then all is the same. It doesn't take much for me to be out of breath after a very short walk up and down the stairs.
Yesterday I made Reubens for my husband for dinner. He was so very appreciative and praised me over and over again for making them for him. Everything tastes so much better when someone else makes food. Through this time, he has become a jack of ALL trades. It felt so very, very good to be able to do something special for him...even if it only entailed putting a little of this and a little of that on 2 pieces of rye bread!
I hope that everyone does everything they need to do so that they stay safe during this storm. We're all ready here. Be safe!
4 comments:
Congratulations on your Reubens! I know how difficult the big storm is on Ray's back, so I can imagine its super tricky for your with multiple sources of pain. Best and stay dry as you weather out the storm.
Thinking of you...
Sharon -
So good to hear from you before the storm!
Know why that Reuben tasted so good? It's because of that secret ingredient that you put in it, whether you realized it or not - LOVE! I'm sure your sandwich filled Butch's tummy, but more importantly, I'm sure that it filled his heart with joy to see you put aside your pain to care for him. Ahhh, true love!
Hunkering down for Frankenstorm. Kind of scary down this way - to see Town Branch by our bowling alley nearly level with its banks, and the storm hasn't officially reached us yet with the massive rains. Even scarier to think that the worst part of the storm will occur during the night, in total and complete darkness, as I am sure by then we will be without electricity. It's times like these that I feel so helpless and small. Hard to be strong for two worried kids when I'm struggling with my own worries!
While I was out and about this morning, I came upon a church sign with a message that we all need to hear, not only in the face of this "perfect storm" that is coming our way, but as we "weather" our own day-to-day "life storms":
Trust the power and presence of Jesus in the midst of the storm.
Take care, Sharon and Butch!
Love,
Kelli
I remember when you made those delicious Reubens for our family one trip to Baltimore. Tommy loves your cooking and so does Russell. I am sure those Reubens were the best Butch has ever had. You have always been an incredible cook, don't ever forget how special you are. All those recipes that you always fixed for everyone. Cooking is your specialty.
I am glad you were able to share your Reubens with Butch.
Sharon: One of my fondest memories is when I brought Mom(Ginnie) over to see you all and you made Reubens that day, Mom spoke often of how good they were and how much love she felt in the Funk home.As you know she felt Butch was one of her sons and so you were her daughter in law.Get better soon as I feel the need for another Reuben! Stay strong and know that I love all of you! Jack
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