This is from my friend, Marsha. I have to say it takes the whole idea of facing things with optimism to a whole new level! 🤣
We went to visit Harvey this morning. This was the most lucid he has been, although the neurologist has warned us that episodes like this may not be repeated. We had good contact today, he thanked us for coming (!), knew who we were, wanted us to fix his watch and download more books on his Kindle for him. We left feeling that we had had the first contact in a LONG time with him.
We stopped on the way home for a celebratory coffee. I had the best tall, cold glass of Thai chocolate on the planet. Brian laughed at my face when he saw my reaction after the first sip. Beyond words! 🤗
I’m still suffering from my sore back. I’m beginning to suspect that this is due to side effects from my new blood pressure medicine. I read the side effects and two of them are light-headedness and back pain. Brian is going to see what else he can find. Meanwhile, I’m taking pain pills morning and night, electrolytes and three magnesium pills in the morning, a concentrated version of potassium with distilled water in the afternoon, and I’m doing gentle walking around my condo and trying to stretch some.
Our cleaning lady is working in Brian’s place today from 4:30-7:30. He is doing his work at a place cleverly called, “The Work Space” today, and will bring dinner to my place around 6:30 this evening. I have had a resting day. I may be be bringing being a slug to an art form…
I hope you are well today.
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Oh wowee, Linda, that cup of Thai chocolate sounds divine!! Great news about your visit with Harvey too!
I am sorry to hear about the back pain, and you’re right about what it could be… I hope you find relief soon. Perhaps a heating pad or red light one? I did that after we moved and experienced back pain. Thankfully the pain went away after I finally saw a chiropractor, but I know finding a good and gentle one isn’t always easy. I still use my red light/heat pad but not nearly as much.
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I’ll look up the red light heat pad. Thank you very much for the suggestion
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Oh, and I also used a magnesium cream with lavender essential oil that helped a lot temporarily. It’s called Mama Bear. I actually found it online from an ad on a game I had been playing and I figured it was a hoax, but it worked! I bought three jars and haven’t even used all of the first, so it surprised me how long ot lasted. A little goes a long way and I doubt I’ll ever have to buy any more. I never knew how many kinds of magnesium there are!
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I am so happy about your visit with your husband and how well it went. I am mentally jumping up and down, clapping and smiling ear to ear! I am glad you got to see such an improvement with him. Hopefully, it will last and continue improving.
Your chocolate drink sounds amazing. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate is my very favorite, and I eat two pieces of Dove dark chocolate after lunch every day.
I hope you figure out the cause of your back pain, and soon.
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Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that you treat yourself to two pieces of dark chocolate every day. It’s one of the quality of life issues we all need, and besides, it’s GOOD for you!
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I am sorry to hear about the back pain, and you’re right about what it could be… I hope you find relief soon. I am so happy about your visit with your husband and how well it went. Wow that cup of thai chocolates on the planet. So funny, Brian laughed at your face he see your reaction after the first sip. God bless you,Linda.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Raj. Thanks for writing, and I appreciate your wishes for my recovery.
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You are most welcome,Linda,! Iam so happy your recovery. I lot enjoyed your this Post.
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