How does outside stress affect an RSDer?? Let me count the ways!! My Social Security check is still a no-show. The arrival (or lack thereof) of mail is not usually a catalyst for pain, but then again, there is nothing "usual" about RSD. I am only 11 days into my nerve blocks and my feet are beginning to buzz me into a flare. I know what to do to offset the flare and I know that this flare is only temporary, but holy mother puss buckets, it's annoying!! Maybe it's a good thing that my check didn't come yesterday. I don't think my feet could handle the pressure of walking through the grocery store and the vibration of riding in a car today. But then again, maybe if I had gotten my check, the flare wouldn't even have had time to become a flicker. Alas, the point is moot because the check is not here and the flare is. Son of a motherless goat!!
But there are still lots of things to report from the homefront. FUR'RSDday is about to get an event page ... as soon as I can come up with the perfect wording for it; my Godniece, the Steampunk Princess, will be celebrating her 4th RSD anniversary on May 12 and is having a Superhero themed day so I'm thinking of going old-school and tying a large bath towel around my neck and wearing swim goggles ... SupeRSDork to the rescue!! But also, the SP and her momma, the Maestro Coquette, or MC for short (this one is a multifaceted nickname), are leaving the Southern comforts of home and family and heading to RSD Bootcamp in PA for 2-6 weeks, depending on the SP's progress. This is a huge step for them and my thoughts and prayers will be them and the rest of my Godfamily as they weather the miles of separation and isolation. Also on tap for this week is my 1st MLB adventure in almost 10 years. On Friday, My Team and I will be 2 of many in attendance at Coors Field to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Hotlanta Braves. I have not gone to a game since my RSD spread into my legs and I categorically refuse to watch regular season baseball on tv, so, needless to say, I am WAY psyched to be able to partake of the Rox again!! And ... as I continue to try to make the necessary arrangements for the private fuRSDday celebration, I am saddened and depressed by the thought that my CaliAngel will probably not be able to come back in time. It's not that I won't see her at all this summer, we have our 25th high school reunion in a few months, but she won't be here for me!! Selfish, I know, but I just love that girl and I will always want her with me on June 1, 20any-year!!
Who knows what the rest of this day will bring; and whether it's good, bad, or indifferent, I have my favorite canine snoring at my feet, good music in the background, good aromas from Daphne (the coffeepot at the Oasis), sunshine trying to split the clouds, and an amazing man to gaze upon at the end of the day. I have faith that in 7-10 days I will get my stinkin check and get my bills taken care of. I have faith that the Steampunk Princess and the Maestro Croquette will have a safe trip north where they will finally be able to get the answers and treatments that they deserve. There is always something to which we can look forward, even on the grayest of days. Heads high, chins up, smiles faked ... and away we go!!
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