Lying here with my back out, my sciatica nerve all aflame, thinking about mobility, or lack there of, and how much I take for granted my ability to move.
I'd like to tell you I hurt my back playing hockey, but, no, I injured it taking my sock off in the locker room.
Taking my damn sock off, something I do every day, without thought.
Socks.
Elias's nemesis when it comes to getting dressed. The balance and flexibility it takes to pull those small scraps of fabric over toes is beyond him.
This morning, when I stepped out of the shower, I realized I couldn't dry my own toes. Couldn't bend, couldn't reach, but I figured out a way to step on the towel and use my feet as hands.
We all improvise.
Elias walks by over-arching his back and waving his arms about. Its not pretty but it works.
Today, I walk slow and straight, careful not to twist, only moving from bed to chair to floor, trying to find a position that doesn't hurt, hoping this pain eases by day's end, not willing to fight it for long, eager to run and work and play.
Man, I'm soft when it comes to being injured. A bit of a puddle on the floor.
And then there's my boy, body contorted, bruised, scraped, never complaining, never whining about wanting more.
If only I could be a little more like him.
Christy, so sorry about your pain. :( You carry so much "pain" from all of us - students and staff. We could all learn a lesson or two or three from Elias, and you. namaste.
Posted by: Cheryl Childers | 12/08/2014 at 08:14 PM
Oh, bummer about your back!
The sock may have been the straw that broke the camel's back, but there's plenty that led up to that...probably including that hockey game. Speedy healing to you!
Posted by: Liz | 12/08/2014 at 09:44 PM
Get well soon, Christy. So sorry this happened. Little comfort, but you're not the only one. No matter how much I told myself I would not slow down with age, the ol' body had another plan. I can only stay as active as it will let me - but yeah, I still push the limits. Bet you will, too. But take it easy right now! Rest, heal.
Speaking with my back on an electric hot pad, feet up on an exercise ball (ain't the first time)...
Posted by: Kate J | 12/09/2014 at 12:07 PM
Hope you're already feeling better! So hard to allow others to care for us when we are down but hope you will be able to take it easy for a little while. Also loved the thanksgiving post and I am grateful for your beautiful writing.
Posted by: Kate | 12/10/2014 at 03:06 PM
Thanks all! Sitting here with a hot pad now, still sore but so much more mobile already. I can walk and bend without the sharp nerve pain, just muscle aches now. I sure do miss being outside and playing though and my mood has matched my physical state:( Hard time of year to be hurt. Wah...I am a puddle:)
Posted by: Christy | 12/10/2014 at 09:38 PM
what a handsome and capable boy. "you done good".
Posted by: fleming | 12/11/2014 at 04:22 PM