mavis beacon
She taught me to type. In HS there was the college bound path and the trade bound path and the college people didn't learn to type. Yes, that was a brilliant plan wasn't it? I learned to type after I opened my computer store and used Mavis.
A duvet seems like a good plan. I have only had them in hotels and thought them comfy.
I am a bit nervous this morning. My mom is having an epidural on her neck. I can't be with her because I had a gruesome stomach virus last week and my doctor friends agreed that even with vast amounts of hand washing I should not be near my 90 yo mom. The ~ma that this relieves her pain is appreciated.
~ma for your mom, Laura. I'll be thinking of Mary today.
Much comfort and recovery ~ma to your Ma, Laura.
Neck-ma for Laura's Mom. Chronic neck pain is so debilitating.
EM's basically taking morphine now for her neck.
Thanks guys. She has been very fortunate with her health. Very few chronic issues and her mind is in great shape. The bones are another matter altogether. And those of you in pain know the toll it takes on your soul. She should have had the surgery 10 years ago when they might have been willing, but she just tolerated the pain. It is now much worse. I know she has to wear a neck brace forever, but she has gotten used to that. I just pray this epidural works for the pain.
Pain is one of those things that our Puritan ancestors have a lot to answer for on. "Pain makes you stronger." "Tough it out." "Other people have it worse." So people keep thinking, "I'm stronger than this, I don't want to look like a whiner." And when you finally yield and look for help, you're looked at like you're a weakling or someone who just wants the drugs.
The people who manage my health insurance should be coated in honey and stuck out over a red ant nest, but the care itself has been wonderful. Bless Hubby's pain docs.
I just got off the phone with her! She said the whole thing went much better and wasn't nearly as scary as she imagined. She said the doctor and staff were wonderful. She is home resting.
May it work! Honestly, I can't even imagine living with the chronic pain I know so many deal with. I have a bit of discomfort and I am a big baby. My foot surgery is Monday. Expect to hear a lot of crying and moaning from this side. Also know that I will have a stack of novels and laptop and will be forced to stay put at home for 2 weeks. Seriously, I can't help but think of this as vacation.
Glad to hear your mother is home and recovering, Laura. I hope the procedure works well for her.
