Not so much....

I had another set of injections in my back on Thursday, so needless to say, I'm not feeling up to much of anything....  :(  First set went so well that the doc actually said "Sweet!"  Second set, he had to dig around for a while before he could find the right spot in my spine....  Ahhh....good times....  

I do have to admit, despite that, that I have a great doc that will not just give up or put the shot any old place he can find - he wants to make things better and do it right, so thanks Dr.!  

More (unmedicated) blogging to come later....

It'll suck you in....

I've begun reading a book - only just, mind you, but so far - it's pretty darn good....  I have this thing for horses.  I *also* have a thing for kids - especially kids with autism.  I've worked with several of them over the last few years and there is one thing that has been consistent with EACH one - they capture my heart.  So there's this book - The Horse Boy.  Don't want to divulge too much, but just want to say that you take a child that doesn't communicate well with other humans and put him with a creature so wonderful, and healing in so many respects, and you have the makings of a great book.  Not to mention - it's a true story of a family's journey in learning about autism.  

I also used to work at a therapeutic riding ranch in CA - *SO* many amazing stories from there - will fill you in tomorrow perhaps....

But for now, horse lovers and kid lovers - check it out....  It's pretty darn good.

How do you like them apples?

I was told, not too long ago, that processed foods are not so great on the body, especially for someone dealing with chronic pain.  You see, I injured my back in a car accident 10 years ago, and despite a very successful surgery, I've been weaker than I once was.  A few years ago, I injured my back again - this time my thoracic spine (SO - don't EVER feel the need to separate two male teens that are twice your size when they are duking it out).  ANYway, one of my many physical therapists (an aquatherapist, actually), made me promise to not eat processed foods for six months - informing me of all the bad things in processed food that act as inflammatory agents.  I must confess, I didn't make it six months.  But this new information awoke within me a desire to eat better, not just for me and my health, but for my husband and our future family as well.  As with any goal, it is easier met with higher motivation when you have a partner that spurns you on.  My partner, my husband, my best friend seems to have been born with a deep aversion to all foods healthy.  I actually asked him earlier "if I start making healthier food - and that's all you can eat, you'll eat it, right?"  His response was less than encouraging.  "I don't know....I guess."  Hmmm....  So it is here that I embark on this journey to eating healthier, with my partner in tow, showing him that there ARE healthy options out there that are *gasp* tasty and filling.  And perhaps....just perhaps....I'll get him to pick up an apple (or some other wonderful whole food) when he wants a snack, instead of resorting to something that is processed beyond any amount of sanity.  Wish us luck....  Signing off....

If you EVER need a laugh....

....then you HAVE to check out this blog:

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

I have no words to describe just how funny it is....  

Faith

"Most people will never know anything beyond what they see with their own two eyes...."  

-Nightcrawler

So I know that XMen is not necessarily a spiritual movie - but we were watching it today and that line just really caught my attention this time.  It's not even limited to spirituality, but it encompasses that we all need to open the eyes of our hearts, and not just look around with tunnel vision.  So many people limit themselves from experiencing something truly wonderful just because they're not willing to "see" it for what it truly is.  Live life with your heart wide open....  

"Baaad llama...."

Baaad blogger!  I've been so bad at this lately, but here I am - ready for bloggy redemption and here to serve all your blog-reading needs....  ;)  

My in-laws (I was blessed, folks) have gifted Sean and I with tickets to come see them in June/July - so for 10 days I will be in hilly TN!  I'm a little bummed that the Renfaire has already come and gone for this year, but we'll have a good time anyway....  So, pics will be posted, and fun will be had....not necessarily in that order.  ;)