It took awhile, but late last night it finally all sunk in, Bouffe and I had won three blue ribbons in our first show. I lied in bed thinking about it until I fell to sleep. A sleep that didn't last to long, for I was awakened at 1 AM by my old friend pain.
I knew I had participated in more activities yesterday than I had ever done, since going on disability fifteen years ago. Now, I thought I had worked up to it gradually, but my body didn't care, and was now reacting with all the usual stuff all at one time: muscle spasms, numbness and tightness in my legs, and what I call the shooting pain that runs from the back of my neck into my shoulders and down my arms. I needed to get up and take some meds, which consisted of three Ibuprofen and a Mirapex.
I never get instant relief, or anything close to it, but after several hours and some comfort food (a peanut butter sandwich) I was back to sleep until six, when the roofers started work on the church across the street.
So, today has been a day of rest; although, I did swim my laps, five rather than the usual ten, I didn't want to push myself but I needed some type of exercise.
I am planing to see Bouffe tomorrow, knowing he needed a day off too, and am sure I would have heard from Patti if anything wasn't just right with him this morning.
I've been thinking about the future a lot today and know I want Bouffe and I to go as far in the show ring as we can. I'm prepared to do the work involved and have no reason not to believe Bouffe will too.
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