I'm doing much better since my last post. I'm not exactly sure why...? But, I'm not going to question it, but rather enjoy it while it last and hope it last for a little while...scratch a little while, how about forever...that sounds even better! The last week of August my piriformis muscle finally decided to cut me a break after 7 long weeks. I walked into PT feeling one way and walked out like whole a new person. For almost three weeks I've managed to go without one flare, I'm feeling extremely grateful, especially considering everything I had going on the last couple of weeks.
By the end of August I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. My fourth child was turning eight on Sept. 1st, and turning eight is big deal around here. Ever since he could remember he knew eight meant getting baptized and becoming an official member of our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...i.e. Mormon. All I could think about was this pain that had been holding me up for the last few weeks and how in the world was I going to be able to prepare everything for this special day. Plus outside of this was his actual Birthday celebration, which this year included a friend party. Honestly, I thought we may have to postpone all of it, it just didn't seem possible to pull all of this off. I was having a hard time just walking, driving, and even laying down, how was I going to plan a Birthday Party, and prepare my house and all the food for 40 plus guest for our traditional luncheon after the Baptism.
With a lot of prayer and patience, one perfect little miracle occurred. The Tuesday prior to his Birthday was the day I walked out of PT like a whole new person. Not only was I able to pull everything off, but I pulled it off without one flare. This was huge! I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am, and just how blessed I am feeling. I partied with eight year old's all day, cleaned like I haven't cleaned in over two and half years, I shopped and shopped, then I cooked and baked for two days, next I celebrated his special day with him and our family and friends. And the best part...I did all of this without one single flare...not even ONE!
I am not by any means completely recovered and healed, but I am making good progress, it might seem slow at times, but all these little steps of progress are adding up. I'm still dealing with pain on a daily basis, but the pain has decreased significantly, especially if I limit my sitting. I'm a lot slower than I use to be, but I'm finally at a point in my recovery where I'm starting to work on strength. It feels good to be building my strength back up, as I become stronger, so should my energy and speed.
Things are definitely looking up...things are getting better...and everything is going to be okay!
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