In the Backyard with Some Friends

Yesterday, at the last minute, we decided to invite a few people over since the weather was so nice for a change.  We've had far too much rain since April so it was nice to have a clear, sunny day that wasn't too hot.  Will (Sheila's dad), Frank and Christine came over and we had a really nice time.  

I had an exceptionally rough week as far as my health goes but I was feeling well enough yesterday to have some guests over for a bit.  My spinal injuries were excruciating for the past week.  I couldn't even sleep for a few days because the pain was into the unbearable level constantly, even at rest.  I also needed a cane to get around for most of the week and even that was excruciating!  I think I overdid it in the yard over the previous couple of weeks and then my spinal injuries flared up enough to impinge nerves in my lumbar spine.

This caused pain to my hips and throughout my lower abdomen as well as a couple of spots on my right leg.  As best as I can tell, I did something to inflame the L3 to L5 area of my spine (mostly L3).  I did a lot of ice, took anti-inflammatory meds religiously every few hours, and needed a cane to get around.  Sitting hurt, standing hurt, lying down hurt and changing positions or trying to get to the bathroom was excruciating!  

I still have more spinal pain than usual today (I always have spinal pain since my line-of-duty injuries) but I am feeling significantly better at the moment.  

So, considering the nice weather and a bit of a reprieve from debilitating pain, it was nice to relax in the backyard with some guests yesterday!

I had to capture a photo of Christine's drink named McKenzie since our granddaughter is named Mackenzie...