Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Still Here.....
Looks like this is my longest blogging drought since I began this thing last year. I just haven't had the blogging motivation, but thought I'd type a bit anyway.
Went to the Ash Wednesday service at church tonite. For many of my Baptist friends this is something a bit new to them, but for me its what I grew up with in the Methodist church. Kyle asked us to think about what we wanted to repent and I spent a bit of time dwelling on this. How I spend my time is one thing, patience is another. In some ways I am a very patient person, in others I seem to have none. One area where I have very little is being tested right now.
About a month ago I woke up on a Sunday morning with a sharp pain shooting down my right leg. I ended up going to see the doctor the next day and after an MRI found out that I have a herniated disc in my lower back that is pinching a nerve. I'm getting a shot on Friday that should hopefully ease the pain a bit, but despite that I'm out of commission when it comes to my running. I basically can't for quite a while to come. I'm not doing too well with that. For those of you who have read this blog over the past year, you know this is my addiction, and I view it as a very healthy one (although some of my friends may disagree with that statement). So, now I'm trying to figure out what to fill this void with, but I haven't come up with much yet. My doc gave me the clear to try a stationary bike, so I went on Monday - no luck. My back was killing me the next day. So, back to square one.
A'ight a painkiller and my bed is calling my name - I'll try to start posting again, but no promises at the moment.
Went to the Ash Wednesday service at church tonite. For many of my Baptist friends this is something a bit new to them, but for me its what I grew up with in the Methodist church. Kyle asked us to think about what we wanted to repent and I spent a bit of time dwelling on this. How I spend my time is one thing, patience is another. In some ways I am a very patient person, in others I seem to have none. One area where I have very little is being tested right now.
About a month ago I woke up on a Sunday morning with a sharp pain shooting down my right leg. I ended up going to see the doctor the next day and after an MRI found out that I have a herniated disc in my lower back that is pinching a nerve. I'm getting a shot on Friday that should hopefully ease the pain a bit, but despite that I'm out of commission when it comes to my running. I basically can't for quite a while to come. I'm not doing too well with that. For those of you who have read this blog over the past year, you know this is my addiction, and I view it as a very healthy one (although some of my friends may disagree with that statement). So, now I'm trying to figure out what to fill this void with, but I haven't come up with much yet. My doc gave me the clear to try a stationary bike, so I went on Monday - no luck. My back was killing me the next day. So, back to square one.
A'ight a painkiller and my bed is calling my name - I'll try to start posting again, but no promises at the moment.
