EASTER

George and Marge took me to the "Old Mill" for an Easter breakfast brunch.  We had to wait awhile but it was very nice.  When we got back, there were two deer in the yard pruning Donna's Rose bushes.
     It was very nice to get out.  I have been putting up with pain in my right leg.  I had actually made an appointment with the doctor for Monday but Donna called and got an appointment for me for Thursday.  It was so bad I could hardly walk.  Donna arranged for Eloise (my visiting teaching companion) to take me to the doctor.  It is good she did that.  I always hate to bother other people so that was why I wanted to wait until Monday when Donna was back.  The doctor thought it was my Sciatica. I had to make an appointment with a Physical Therapist and they were able to get me in Friday.  Marge took me.  The Therapist after doing many painful things to my leg said it was my Sacroiliac joint.  He gave me a deep heat massage.  That really felt good.  Also he let me use his loaner Sacroiliac belt.  I went into the the Therapist using my cane and after he put the belt on I was amazed at how it almost immediately stopped the pain. He wants me to wear it until I have my next appointment (Tuesday) and if it has been helping he will sell me one at cost.  He says that is the only product he sells his patients.  I see there are a lot of them on line.  That belt really helps.  Even when I take it off at night I am not having near as much pain so maybe I am healing.  The Therapist said I should wear it at night too if I can but I found I can't.  I am one of those people who can't sleep if there is a wrinkle in my sheet.
        I had a doctor Thursday I had not seen before.  She was looking over my chart and said "You're 84" and I said "Yes".  She said "You are in such good health."  It struck me funny because I am sitting there in all this pain.
        In case you are wondering what a Sacroiliac belt is--it is stretchy material with Velcro straps.  You put it on so that the bottom of the belt is resting right on top of your thigh bones and around your buttocks.
        Of course, I am sure everyone knows by now that Michael and Rachel have an adorable new baby girl.  You can see the darling pictures on Rachel's blog.

          I hope everyone is having a Happy Easter.