The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Yesterday was a roller coaster.

The Good
My friend Megan came by in the morning while Bryan was at school, and we chatted, caught up, and watched two movies. I hadn't really gotten to see her alone since we've been back and it was good to talk.

Then she left and my pastor's wife Brandy and adorable son Brennan came over, bearing gifts of bread, chicken soup, and canoli. And Hannah, their daughter, made me a card. It's so cute.

Then my friend from school Kristin came over and we talked, caught up, and watched another movie. She's the one who coordinated the flowers. It was great to see her, and she was, as usual, an entertaining friend and a kind, attentive listener.

After that I finally took a bath. And I got in the bathtub by myself, bathed myself, got out by myself, and dried myself off. I was so proud! And Bryan was so proud. That was the first time in a week. I am hoping to be able to shower soon... :)

Then I watched yet another movie while Bryan went to the gym and ran a few errands. And I got SIX rows done on my scarf! :)

The Bad
Then my medication wore off.

The Ugly
I was so proud of myself for being so strong all day, and the pain that came with the wear-off really really dissappointed me, made me very sad. I cried so hard; I just couldn't understand. I thought I was doing so well, and then it seems to return to square one. It's so frustrating to have to depend on the medication. I just want to be back to normal. I'm tired of this, and it's been just now a week. I worked myself up so much that when Bryan told me his arm was asleep it made me cry more. What a weirdo.

Eventually I got to sleep, and slept completely through the night. (Bryan woke me up once to give me a muscle relaxer at midnight, but that was it). I woke up at 8. And took pills. And went back to sleep. Until NOON. Crazy. Apparently I was pretty exhausted. Today I'm just taking it easy. Easy easy.