Today's Forecast

I had my outing on Thursday which was very tiring but lots of fun. Mickey had Friday off from work so we spent the day out. Knowing I was going to be out again, this time I placed Lidocaine patches on the two worse pain spots on my back. I had my favorite buffet at the Casino, which is only about 7 miles from my house. It has been terrific to get out of the house so much. I'm only use to being out on Thursday's. I don't care, I roll with the extra pain and have taken extra pain meds. As I've said before, I will sacrifice an increase in pain and symptoms to spend quality time with my family.

I had severe leg tremors all night long. As soon as Mickey feels my legs tremor, he jumps up from his sleep and rubs my legs to stop the tremors. Tremors can last up to three or four minutes, otherwise. I woke up this morning with the daily routine. Afterward, I had severe tremors in my arms for about an hour and a half. I took a quick nap and have been up for the past two hours. I really need to take another nap, but longer this time.

I have so much to do just to be ready for my BBQ birthday celebration. Although it's Mickey's birthday today, mine is on Monday so we're having the celebration today. I have to shower and do my hair (this alone will bring me to tears). Once I'm done, I have to take another quick nap. I also need to put on two patches again and increase my meds so I can be out in the backyard for about three hours.

I have the worse headache and I know it's from being up and about the last two days. Once I take a nap, I'm hoping the headache will be gone. I'll deal with the other symptoms and take the Meclizine for the dizziness. It's too much to think about right now but I know once the fun starts I'll be completely distracted and not focused on the increase in symptoms. I can't wait because my family (sister, nieces and nephews) will be here.

Actually, Rozanne (phyrehawke) from ASAP will stop by and we'll meet each other and hopefully be able to form a friendship. It would be great to have someone so close by to talk to when times are hard. I know I'm willing to be there for her whenever she needs a shoulder to lean on. So far we've only communicated through email and instant messenger.

I'm going to try to nap as much as I can. If I can't sleep, at least I'll try to rest. It will be fun to spend time with my family. I'll sacrifice the world for all of them. I'm sure it will also be good to be outside in the fresh air.

My ASAP friends Kira, Penny and Keesha still needs prayers. Please continue including them in your prayer list. Kira finally has a surgery date for a pain pump so I'm praying she will soon get much needed relief.

I hope everyone is having a fun and happy day.