When life hands you lemons...

                                                 
The winter of 2015 will go down in my personal history as the winter that my life changed. During the last gasping days of the never-ending winter, I slipped and fell on the ice at my school. Since that day, I have been stuck in a recliner when I am not going to my millionth doctor's appointment. I have had two epidural steroid shots that have been minimally helpful and will begin physical therapy tomorrow. Having a herniated disc in the L5/S1 region is quite painful and disruptive to life's day to day responsibilities.

So, how can this be made bearable? By simply looking at what I can now do that I was unable to do before when I was on the go. Here is my top ten list (in no particular order):

1. I have discovered that there is very little on daytime TV worth my time. The exception is The Steve Harvey Show. When Andy is home, he will watch this with me too! This injury has allowed me quiet time with my husband, even if it is watching daytime TV.
2. When my daughter was sent home for having a temperature today, I didn't need to take a sick day or make elaborate lesson plans so I could get her, and when she has to stay home tomorrow, I can do that too.
3. I have been able to go up three levels on Hay Day, the only "video game" I can handle.
4. I have written more on my blog!
5. I have discovered that I am a worse cook than I previously believed; or maybe I am just lazier than before.
6. My children have gotten more story time out of me. The day to day busyness of life before the injury meant I was exhausted at the end of the day, now I am able to read to them.
7. I can see my spring flowers in bloom, in the daylight. I can't remember when I have enjoyed the flowers
8. I have taken naps with the children. It sounds crazy, but it is something I look forward to doing. Snuggling in with my children has been a joy.
9. I have seen the cobwebs. I never saw the cobwebs in the house before because it was always late. To sit still long enough to see the cobwebs meant that I had truly sat still for more than five seconds. Once I am able to move a little better, the cobwebs will come down.
10. Speaking of cobwebs, I have been able to clear the cobwebs from my brain and I have begun to write again. Not just on my blog, but in general. I have noticed things that I had not before which has given my writing a depth it did not previously have. I will never be Diana Galbadon, but there is a novel in me yet.

I don't think I have enough sugar to make lemonade yet, but here's hoping that I will find more sweetness in PT as I heal.