Post something that you are Thankful For.. [Archive] - ICN Support Forum - Interstitial Cystitis, Overactive Bladder, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Skynard

11-09-2009, 11:01 AM

I am thankful for God, my faith, my husband, my son, my dog, my house, my church family, my friends, my health insurance, my doctors, my mother, my father, my siblings, my freedom, my job, sunrise, sunsets, the sound of the ocean, the feel of sand between my toes, laughing/smiling babies and their innocence, the falling leaves, the smell of a good perfume, the opportunity to help others, the sky in all its beauty on a clear night....I could go on and on, but I am also thankful to all of you on this site that are willing to extend help via advice or just a listening ear.

Wishing you well on your journey.

God Bless,

Skyn

nottoc4

11-09-2009, 11:06 AM

I am thankful for my husband and all the support he has given me with this disease. I'm also thankful for all that have posted their stories here and how they are dealing with IC.I have benefited so much from everyone here,God Bless You All.

leelee88

11-10-2009, 02:22 AM

Today I am thankful that Ida was not a bad storm, we only got some strong wind and rain. Nothing serious though..Hope everyone has a blessed day..

Skynard

11-10-2009, 02:41 AM

Today I am thankful for a good night of rest and that my son did not wake up grouchy!

Everyone have a great day!

God Bless.

Skyn

ICNDonna

11-10-2009, 02:53 AM

I am thankful for my children --- I have four step-daughters, two sons, and one daughter --- all are mine and all are kind, caring adults. I am also thankful that I must have done something right to have them all grow up so great!

Donna

maryla

11-10-2009, 04:33 AM

Today, I'm most thankful for not hurting as much as I have been the last few months!

Hugs and blessings

KarenAnne

11-10-2009, 08:18 AM

Today I am thankful for my wonderful physical therapist, who I saw this morning, for her dedication, skill, & caring attitude.

maryla

11-11-2009, 03:46 AM

Today I'm thankful for my loving understanding husband. He is my rock.

Hugs and blessings

Tuckersmom

11-11-2009, 04:41 AM

Today being Veteran's Day, I am thankful for our military, both past and present!

bluetou

11-11-2009, 04:42 AM

I am thankful for my children and for an amazing Husband who continues to love me and support me through my health ordeals.

Also thankful for our furry puppy pet....even though she tends to still get in lots of trouble and can cause havoc and frustration at times......she still is a joy to have in the family.

Peace
Blue
:pray:

ICNDonna

11-11-2009, 05:04 AM

Today I will continue listing something each day for which I am thankful.

I am very thankful for my primary care physician --- not only is he very thorough, he is also available to answer my questions. And my urologist, who I am sorry to say is moving away from Oregon later this month.

Donna

leelee88

11-11-2009, 07:02 AM

Today I am very Thankful for the Men and Woman have served and are serving our Country to keep us safe.. God Bless you all!

HeatherP

11-11-2009, 07:10 PM

I am thankful for my husband being patient and helpful and understanding and for my kids being compassionate.
I am also really thankful that I can usually sleep through the night.

baaaby11

11-12-2009, 12:28 AM

I am thankful that I had one of the best weekends I've had in a while. Some friends came in and we hung out and went to a club (where there were male strippers :lmao:) and danced all night.
My bladder behaved very well so I was able to enjoy pretty much the entire weekend. It was so much fun.

Skynard

11-12-2009, 12:41 AM

I'm thankful for whoever had the great idea to start this network. It has been a Godsend to me.

Skyn

nottoc4

11-12-2009, 02:28 AM

I'm thankful that I enjoy pretty good health despite the IC.

MiLynn

11-12-2009, 03:17 AM

I'm thankful that my family is healthy right now! And that the sun is shining.

ICNDonna

11-12-2009, 03:56 AM

Last night we went to a little band concert at a care center where two of our "children" were playing --- we were sitting in the back and a lady came through with a walker, looking for a place to sit. (we were sitting on the platform that holds a piano) --- my daughter got up and asked a man to scoot his chair a little, then she moved a chair where the lady could sit. I was soooo proud!

Donna

maryla

11-12-2009, 05:05 AM

Today I'm thankful for my children and grandchildren. Oh what a gift!!!

hugs and blessings

leelee88

11-12-2009, 06:04 AM

Today is Thursday, And the house is quite for the first time in a long time!! SO I am Thankful for some peace and quite. BUT I still miss my Jadyn Boo..

Also I am Thankful to still have my mom around, it is nice to be able to call her when I am down.. :)

Donnaj

11-12-2009, 12:15 PM

I am thankful for my husband who I have been married to for almost 28 years.
My oldest son Matthew who is 27 and an engineer in Orange County California though I do miss him living in Michigan. My middle son Nicholas who is 23 and has been a great help with my youngest son Brendan who is 7. My husband and I received a midlife blessing and I had a baby at age 45. He is a wonderful bright child though he is ADHD. So at age 52 almost 53 I am still raising a child where most women my age have grown children and grandkids.
None of those yet. My younger sisters are Grandmas.

maryla

11-13-2009, 03:23 AM

Today I am thankful for my friend Karen, who never fails to make me laugh!!!

Hugs and blessings

ICNDonna

11-13-2009, 03:48 AM

Today I am thankful for Jill Osborne. When she developed IC, she reached out to others and has provided a wealth of support to literally thousands of people.

{{{{{{{{{Jill**********************************

MiLynn

11-13-2009, 04:15 AM

Today I am thankful that I have the ability to go and help in my daughters classroom.

leelee88

11-14-2009, 05:04 AM

Today I am thankful my neck does not hurt as bad!

maryla

11-14-2009, 05:22 AM

Today I am thankful to Jill for starting up this forem and having the grace to reach out to all ICer's that so needs this place to come so we are not alone with this disease. Here we get lots of hugs and understanding. It's where we can come and share everything and are loved for being us!

God Bless you Jill!!!

hugs and blessings

Diamic65

11-14-2009, 07:10 AM

Today I'm Thankful for my husband and for the ICN site and the friends I have made along the way.:grouphug:

DIAMIC65

ICNDonna

11-14-2009, 07:25 AM

Today I'm thankful that the sun is shining. And that one of our daughters will be doing Thanksgiving dinner at her home. :)

Donna

Glenda2

11-14-2009, 07:59 AM

Another thing I am Thankfull for > My Big Snow Blower. And thankfull my husband does the work , I'd never be able to.

Always a "White Christmas" at My cabin in the woods. :woohoo:

justice4j

11-14-2009, 04:14 PM

.....I have with family and friends, that I was given opportunities to speak out for health care reform, and the wonderful, professional angels that changed my life-- actually gave it back to me. I am beyond grateful for the trust they placed in me, enabling me to be proactive by providing them with medical knowledge from my former career as an RN and as an "expert" on my own particular brand of "The PBS Beast." I'm grateful for the strength I was somehow given to dig for information relentlessly and the Universe for guiding me to it; even with very little sleep.:smile tee

Since the recent positive changes which have taken place in my life, thanks to the best, most compassionate pros ever:bow:, the stress level has decreased to the point where I have been able to lessen the amount of medications I am taking. I'm grateful for awakening to all that I've been blessed with and the new life I'm beginning. I'm ecstatic my car is paid off!!!!!!:woohoo:

I can't give details of the above.....wish I could share the whole story with you, but absolutely am forbidden to. That's the only hard part-- b/c my experience might help some of you. However, if I notice posts that are pertinent, I will give you the pro referral you need. Sorry for the mystery, but it must remain as such. :rant:

kadi

11-14-2009, 06:13 PM

Today I am grateful for the beautiful new public library that opened in my city a few weeks ago - it's clean, bright, filled with many new & restored books, and is positively buzzing with people of all generations, nationalities & walks of life. I love the big open reading area, the multitude of available computers, the automated checkout system, the café & Friends of the Library bookstore. It is a true community center & I'm grateful for all the people who worked so hard to make it happen!

nanawaggs

11-15-2009, 03:03 AM

I am thankful for having the Lord in my life to help guide me through difficult times in life and for having the wonderful family/friends I have.

I am especially thankful for this site to help ease some of my anxieties about IC right now. Thank all of you for sharing. Sometimes it's difficult to post, but to read certainly helps.

I am grateful that I feel well enough to enjoy preparing for a camping trip to visit family for Thanksgiving.

tigger_gal

11-15-2009, 10:47 AM

Today I am Thankful for have a grea Lunch with my friend Phyills I have not seen in 25 years. We had a wonderful lucnh, caught up on the last 25 years, it was like we picked up where we left off. The we spent the rest of the afternoon shopping.

Donnaj

11-15-2009, 12:29 PM

It looks like your children are spaced far in age the oldest two. Mine are 27,23
and 7.

asIshallbe

11-15-2009, 02:19 PM

I work Mon-Thurs, then on Friday I am on my way to Ft. Worth to the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center to do my initial consultation and numerous blood testing etc. I am grateful that I only have to work 4 days. This makes me smile super big as next week I will only have to work 3 days as many others!!! Yippee to this time of year, yippee!!! :)

VickiB

11-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Today I am thankful for my grandkids, and the fact that they live close enough to me so that I can watch them grow up. I'm thankful that my daughter married a kind, sweet guy who is a wonderful daddy to those little ones.

Life is good!

Vicki

leelee88

11-15-2009, 04:00 PM

Today I am Thankful that is was such a beautiful day!

ICNDonna

11-15-2009, 06:08 PM

I'm thankful that most of our children will be together on Thanksgiving.

Donna

nanawaggs

11-16-2009, 03:06 AM

I am so thankful for my thoughtful, compassionate husband. Yesterday I found him clicking through the TV Guide, looking for some soft, relaxing music channels I could listen to during all these sleepless nights. He did find a few and created a special "list" on the remote so I could just click and try. Isn't that just precious!!!:angel:

Ginger

ICNDonna

11-16-2009, 04:06 AM

I am thankful that when my husband comes downstairs in the morning his face lights up when he sees me.

Donna

statesboro

11-16-2009, 05:59 AM

I'm sure I could go on and on about what all I am thankful for. It would not be so hard to do. I'll try not to type a whole chapter now. I am thankful to make it through another day. That does mean I still have breath. (whether feeling ok or not) I am thankful I can praise God and read the Bible without having to hide to do it and hope I don't get caught. (like some places) Of course, I am thankful to have the chuch, the actual building, and the members. Ok. I can say family as well. I can say my dog and my 2 parakeets. In fact, the parakeets are making noise now. I am thankful I can hear, smell, touch, and talk.(and so forth) Yep! I am thankful I can hear my birds making noise now. That does mean they still have life now. I am not thankful I have got IC, but I am thankful I am not gonna croak from it.(and no pain for me) Ok, then. I am thankful to have the message boards as well. I am not thankful I have got sinus trouble and could stand to wipe my nose, but I am thankful I went and bought some more Kleenex the other day.(and no sinus pressure) Ok. I am even thankful it is sunny and 72 now.

nottoc4

11-16-2009, 06:21 AM

I'm thankful for the meds that help me live and stay out of pain.

Donnaj

11-16-2009, 07:35 AM

I am thankful today that my bladder feels almost back to normal. I am thankful my son is coming to visit for 10 days starting tomorrow. I live in Michigan and he lives in California. I am thankful for my wonderful husband of 28 years this January, My sons Matthew 27, Nicholas 23, and my little midlife blessing I had at age 45 who is now 7, Brendan.

maryla

11-16-2009, 08:49 AM

I am thankful, that I have finally surrendered, and I am getting my bladder removed. Uro says it time!!!!!!And I'm so thankful that I will have a great surgene.

hugs and blessings

Diamic65

11-16-2009, 08:52 AM

I'm Happy that its not freezing cold outside.:smile tee

DIAMIC65

maryla

11-16-2009, 08:52 AM

Donna,

That is so sweet!!! It's those small things like that, that makes the world go around. And I'm grateful that you noticed!! That's saying a whole lot about the both of you!! Very special indeed!!

hugs and blessings

bunglewaltz

11-16-2009, 09:40 AM

I am thankful that I get to attend my boyfriend's son's first middle school dance this weekend! It's so great to be a part of such a huge first! I hope he does the Running Man just like I taught him!

I am also thankful for my dog who knows when I'm hurting, my family who are my biggest supporters, and my boyfriend who is my Superman.

I have said it out loud to my family and now I will let you all know that I am also thankful for everyone on this site.
:grouphug:

-Much love!!
Leslie

Diamic65

11-16-2009, 10:25 AM

Leslie, I'm glad you got to go and watch your boyfriends son. It so much fun to go watch little ones in plays or ball games. i loved it when my Son was little to go and see him in plays. I can remember one time he was in a Christmas play and he would try to help the other kids around him with their lines it was a hoot.:lmao:

DIAMIC65

VickiB

11-16-2009, 02:10 PM

Today I am thankful for the good health I enjoy. I may have IC, bouts with vertigo, and currently a nasty cold, but I am so much aware of how worse it could be!

Compared to the health problems many others have I feel truly blessed!

Vicki

maryla

11-17-2009, 04:11 AM

Today, I'm soooooooo grateful for my IC familiy!!!!

Love to all,

ICNDonna

11-17-2009, 04:25 AM

I'm also thankful for the IC Network.

Donna

Diamic65

11-17-2009, 04:29 AM

I'm Thankful that my Hubby will hubby will be home tonight.:woohoo: He has been out of town for work. I'm also Thankful for Jill and the work she dose for the ICN.

DIAMIC65:smile tee

justice4j

11-17-2009, 07:34 AM

Mary,
My thoughts are with you. You've come to a decision that you and your doc feel right about. I'm grateful already to just know you will have an uncomplicated recovery and that your health will be restored. I know there's a higher power and believe that sending positive energy into the Universe will make that happen for you.

Blessings and Hugs to you and gratitude to everyone here for how we all support each other.

Cassaundra

11-17-2009, 01:30 PM

I wanted to say I hope that everyone finds relief at some point in their lives. And good luck to Mary who is getting her bladder removed.

I am very thankful for my family and my improving health.

nanawaggs

11-17-2009, 05:46 PM

I am so thankful to be celebrating our 18th anniversary today. I have the most understanding husband and lovely family.

Natalie41

11-17-2009, 06:27 PM

I am thankful for two wonderful daughters Heather and Ashley. I love them very much.:grouphug::kiss:

ICNDonna

11-18-2009, 03:42 AM

Today I am thankful that I will be spending several hours with friends --- and very thankful that they are my friends.

:)
Donna

maryla

11-18-2009, 04:29 AM

J4J,

thank you for sending me healing energy. I do believe in a higher power. He's what has kept me going when I wanted to give up! When I spoke with the surgery scheduler, she said possibly the week of Jan 14th or 21st. I will know more this Friday.

Cassie,

thank you too. It means a lot to me you all do!!! Today I'm still gratefull for my IC family!!!!!

I still haven't told many of my friends.........don't know what I'm waiting for????

hugs and blessings

laconmcarthur

11-18-2009, 08:48 AM

I'm thankful that I have met people are here that LISTEN to me and KNOW what i'm going through and don't think it's all in my head.

leelee88

11-18-2009, 10:21 AM

I am very thankful that my oldest son can cook!! He is cooking dinner tonight.. :)

maryla

11-19-2009, 06:11 AM

Today I'm thakful for my furry buddies, both pugs. Daisy Grace and Ada May.

I love them to death and they bring me so much comfort. Especially Daisy, who never leaves my site.

hugs and blessings

KarenAnne

11-19-2009, 06:37 AM

I am also thankful today for my little furbaby too! My miniature poodle, Milo, who is such a character, & keeps my spirits up with his antics.

ICNDonna

11-19-2009, 06:41 AM

On the same track, I'm very thankful that nine years ago my husband insisted we look at some spotted puppies --- and I fell in love on sight --- my little Meggie is a real lover!

:)
Donna

Mothergoose

11-19-2009, 06:42 AM

I am amazed daily at how beautful a world god has created for us to live in. I woke today to find my world cover in a layer of fresh snow it is so pretty before it gets all makered up. (it is also nice I don't have to go out in it today unless i decided to go for a walk in it). I believe that even though may of us suffer from IC and many other conditions that there is a prupose in it for us, even though we may have no idea what it maybe, it could be meeting a person, getting up to appreciate things etc. I know my veiws are not everyones, I am not intending to offend anyone, everyone is entiled to their own veiws. I am greatful i have a relationship with god and others people here do to that I can share my feelings with.
MG

Flowergirl

11-19-2009, 09:59 AM

I am thankful that I am not in a major flare today. I am thankful for my family and my friends that support me when I am down. I am also thankful for all of you who are here on this site when I need someone to hear me. I have a lot to be thankful for.

flowergirl

:smile tee

Diamic65

11-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Mothergoose, I'm so glad you have a wonderful out look on your life:smile tee
I wish I could have some of your snow. I live in S. Indiana and we don't get much snow. Like we say If you don't like the weather here stick around it will change. I'm thankful for my wonderful husband. He knows I love Dad's Root Beer and its hard to find it here in my home town. I have been wanting some really bad. So he was having dinner with his brother and a guy from Dad's root beer came in to eat. So my hubby asked if he had any root beer in his Company fan and he said yes he did. So Tom asked if he could buy some from him.. the guy said no but, i will give you a twelve pack.:woohoo: I was so excited when he brought it to me. My hubby knew I was in a IC FLARE and wanted to cheer me up. I know some of you think this is so silly.

DIAMIC65

ICNDonna

11-20-2009, 03:57 AM

I'm thankful that our annual Lions Breakfast & Bazaar is almost here and that I have only to make some blueberry topping for pancakes and finish the printed menu. We'll have over 20 vendors so it's a big, big deal. If I can make it through Saturday, then I can come home and curl up with a movie and relax!

Donna

Mothergoose

11-20-2009, 05:55 AM

Sound nice Donna. Enjoy your time, but I am sure you will enjoy curling up for a movie just as much or I know I sure do after a busy outing.

Have a good day MG

nottoc4

11-20-2009, 06:09 AM

I'm thankful for my friends today.they keep me going.

maryla

11-20-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm thankful for my friend Karen who took me to see my surgeon today, Because my husband had a manatory meeting at work that he just could not miss. We have been friends since the 3rd grade!!! And when my husband took me to my uro this past Monday and my uro said it's time for my bladder to come out, my husband was a nervous wreck and ran a stop sign and we have a 2hr drive there as well as to the surgeons SO, I was REAL grateful that my friend took me!!!!

hugs and blessings

maryla

11-21-2009, 06:10 AM

Today, I'm thankful the sun is shinning here in Ohio where I live. We don't get alot of sunny days here in the winter and it is a beautiful sunny day!!!

hugs and blessings

ICNDonna

11-21-2009, 04:09 PM

I am thankful that our Lions Annual Community Bazaar is O.V.E.R !!!! and that it was a success. I am soooo exhausted.

Donna

kadi

11-21-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm thankful for the beautiful clean new desks that were delivered to my classroom a week & a half ago. I'm also thankful for the custodian who helped me rearrange the classroom to make them fit!

I'm thankful for my friend & former colleague, who stopped by my class last week to bring me a beanie baby stuffed raccoon & say hi. I really miss her now that she's retired & am happy we've stayed friends.

I'm also really thankful I only have to work 2 days next week! Wow, a vacation:)

ICNDonna

11-22-2009, 03:28 AM

Yesterday, just as our bazaar was closing, there was a fire call --- which in our area is handled by volunteers --- I'm very thankful for those volunteers who help keep us safe. My husband was one of the volunteers before his retirement.

Donna

maryla

11-22-2009, 05:37 AM

I'm so thankful for my family!!! And I'm grateful for whoever started this post. What a wonderful post that focuses on gratitude and the positives of our lives!!!

hugs and blessings

LithEruiel

11-22-2009, 05:44 AM

I'm thankful for my urogyn...even though it costs a frustrating amount of money to see her without insurance. I've been having problems both on the uro end and the gyn end and she didn't have any appointments until December. So they scheduled me with the NP on Wednesday...well she had no idea what to do with my IC and wanted me to see the doctor...something happened to open up with the other doctor for Friday, so I took it. I never saw her before, but I was sure she'd be fine. Then my doctor came in to see me instead...she said "Here I am!" I thought it was so nice of her. I'm thankful I only went 5 mos without being diagnosed with IC, not years, because of her.

leelee88

11-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Today I am Thankful that the kids have a week off for Thanksgiving and Doms Step son who has PDD, Bi-polar and Austism will get to come home for the Holidays..

maryla

11-23-2009, 08:35 AM

I am soooooooo grateful for my sweet hubby!!!

Hugs and blessings

leelee88

11-23-2009, 10:16 AM

Thankful That I found out what was making me sick.. I now can add Prozac to the list of meds that I can NOT tolerate.. :( Oh well I tried..

Thankful to all of you who are supportive and always here for me..You all mean so much to me..

KarenAnne

11-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Today I am thankful for the great group of girlfriends I have. They all make me laugh & I am so blessed to have them.

Tinkerbell23

11-23-2009, 04:45 PM

what a great idea! i am thankful for my future husband-john for being so great to me and for my amazing parents who have been everything to me. Also my lovebug, Sergeant, my minpin...he loves me no matter what and can always sense my mood and make me happy :) Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Diamic65

11-23-2009, 05:47 PM

I'm Thankful that all the Christmas deco is up.. all most all of it. :)

DIAMIC65

kadi

11-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Tonight I am thankful for a warm apartment, a furry cat, and curling up in front of my TV for a mental vacation watching my favorite telenovela....

LithEruiel

11-24-2009, 02:08 AM

I'm thankful for my kitties too :cat:

ICNDonna

11-24-2009, 03:04 AM

It's not raining here this morning so I won't have to slog down the driveway (600+ feet) for our newspaper.

:)
Donna

maryla

11-24-2009, 05:47 AM

I am so grateful for my online buddies. They have been Heaven sent!

hugs and blessings!!

mary124

11-24-2009, 07:28 AM

I'm thankful that (for now) at the office they won't be reducing the size of my cubicle! (they say they have no plans for now-which is great as if they decide to do this side of the office building, filing cabinets will be everywhere.
Also, even though I love the holidays, all the cooking and cleaning and getting ready for Christmas is going to be a chore. For Thanksgiving, I usually cook enough so that I don't have to cook for the rest of the weekend and Friday I clean the living room/den from top to bottom and get it ready for Christmas-by the time I get back to work on Monday I will be one very tired little girl!!

Elacey

11-24-2009, 03:06 PM

I'm thankful for my kitties too :cat:

Haha! I was going to put that in my post as well.

I am thankful that I have a close family that loves me and is supportive.

VickiB

11-24-2009, 04:40 PM

I am thankful that my son, his wife, and my grand-dog will be arriving tomorrow and spending Thanksgiving with us. They live just far enough away (170 mi) that I don't get to see them near as much as I'd like!

maryla

11-25-2009, 07:46 AM

I am grateful, that I can be grateful!!!And look at ALL the positives in my life!!!

hugs and blessings

Diamic65

11-25-2009, 03:08 PM

I'm Thankful that my pies are done. Yummy:smile tee

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my IC friends:angel:

DIAMIC65

DawnR

11-25-2009, 03:13 PM

I am Thankful for my wonderful family and friends. And I am thankful for 4 days off!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all. :)

Diamic65

11-25-2009, 05:15 PM

My Son called and he will be here for Thanksgiving:smile tee

DIAMIC65

curlycue

11-25-2009, 07:06 PM

I am thankful for this message boards, my girls my parents my dogs.

ICNDonna

11-26-2009, 02:49 AM

I'm thankful that both of my sons and their wives will be here today --- and that another daughter and her husband will host dinner.

Donna

maryla

11-26-2009, 03:56 AM

Happy Turkey Day everyone!!!!! I am sooooooooo grateful for all my buddies here!!!!

hugs and blessings

Glenda2

11-27-2009, 03:11 AM

I am Thankfull that I finished Cooking my Thanksgiving Dinner by 4 pm on Thursday. Because at 20 after 4 , My power went out till this morning.
Due to a tree falling and crashing down the power lines up in the mountains where I live.
Called the emergency phone number for the power company and they told me they would have to try to get a crew to come into work and come out to these back wood boonies in the dark and repair the line.

Dinner was great tho.:rolleyes:

rjyoon

11-29-2009, 05:56 PM

I am thankful that my health is as good as it is. While I have to see a lot of doctors, take a lot of medicine & restrict my activities, I still enjoy life & am able to do many things. I have a loving family. I am able to work & have good health insurance(!).

mary124

11-30-2009, 07:03 AM

I am very thankful that Thanksgiving is over. Don't get me wrong, love the holiday, but between the cooking, and cleaning the house to get ready for Christmas, I over did it. (and still not finish-next week hopefully). I didn't think I was going to make it in to work this morning as last night I was in so much pain (back mainly). But I am here so that I can rest; (not really, but that is what a few of us said that we come to work to rest after the weekends that we had).