This last week, I've really limited my time on my computer - after the assessment, I was in a lot of pain, and the weather didn't help. We've had front after front move through, and I've had some bad days. My shoulder isn't coming back like it should - I can barely use my right hand, and that just won't do. The least bit of mousing or keyboarding does me in.
So I'm going to take a break. I'm going off-line for a couple of weeks. I don't have health insurance, so seeing a dr. isn't an option - but I do have physical therapy exercises that I can do, along with some deep heat. I'm hoping a complete vacation from the computer along with that will do the trick. My big fear is permanent damage, and I need my right hand to sew! And of course, lift the ever-present coffee or tea cup.
I have no idea how I'm going to stand it - I wake up with email and coffee every morning! And check my mail last thing before bed. But I think I need to focus on treating my body kindly. I'm going to miss you all terribly - you feel like family, I spend so much time with you.
I'll be back right after New Year's Day. My thoughts and my prayers go with each one of you, to have a joyful and blessed Christmas with your families.
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Love, Allie
51 comments:
Number one is you Allie, and you must take care of yourself...we will miss you...get lots of rest...Merry Christmas to you and your family and a very happy 2010...will chat to you then...Peg xx
Allie, I will be thinking of you and hoping you will have better days, very soon! I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and that the new year will hold wonderful things for you!
I'll miss you lots but please take care of yourself! Enjoy the holidays
and we'll talk to you in the new year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Good for you for taking care of yourself. We will all miss you. I'll keep you in my prayers. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I will be thinking of you also Allie and I do hope this does the trick for you. Nothing worse than having problems like that. All the very best and lots of hugs ....Vicki
Get better and we will visit in the New Year!! Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best!
Take care!
Paulette
(Don't reply to this email! I know you would if you could!)P
Dear Allie, I have just caught up with your posts....Allie take the time for yourself...rest...not easy to do I know and be kind to yourself.....Warm Wishes for Christmas to you and your family...Hugs Lyn
Will miss you, too, Allie. Hope the rest really does help. Happy holidays.
Oh gosh Allie, if you really really need a fix, use your left hand. My son is right-handed and he has never (to my knowledge) had a problem with using the mouse but he trained himself to use his left hand. Now he is basically ambi-dextrous.
Try it if you are feeling the need to blog. Take care and have a very Merry Christmas, friend.
I haven't a clue what I'll do without you. I'm praying for you my sweet Allie poo. Heal fast in Jesus name! I'll miss you horribly. Hugs
Big big hugs to you! Of course take a break... look after yourself! Enjoy this time with family and friends and concentrate on rehabilitating your arm and shoulder...
Have a very happy Christmas and a merry new year...
Hugs - Shari
Take care, have a good rest, keep up the exercises -they are REALLY important- and above all enjoy your break. Something good always seems to come out of those things we think we don't want!
You are such a beautifully wise lady, Allie-friend! Rest, recuperate, and have a truly blessed and joyous Christmas!
Lotsa love,
Jenny
xxxx
I hope you are feeling better soon. Take care of yourself and have a wonderful Christmas!
I hope this break helps. Take care of yourself and have a Merry Christmas! Karen
Sending you lots and lots of good thoughts Allie...take care of yourself. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Just want you to know you will be missed during your hiatus from the computer. I hope that it does the trick to getting you back to better health and less pain. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! (no need to reply!)
You take care of YOU. I totally understand. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a healthy one. Hey, I know you don't like the idea of splints but you can buy a little football splint and mold it to your mouth and sleep in it at night. You will be amazed at what it does if TMJ is connected to you shoulder problems. They costs about 3.00. It is worth a try. My whole family has shoulder and neck problems and it all connected to the TMJ. Get better. I will miss you terribly.
So sorry you have to do this! Can you still dial the phone?? We can talk via phone if that's still ok for you to do. You need to be kind to your body. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!!
Oh Allie, do take care. I will miss you so much. Take time to enjoy the holidays and try to relax. I hope that you will be back good as new after the first of the year.
Get well and take care of yourself. We'll be here when you come back! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hugs,
Michelle
Oh, Allie, please take care of yourself. We will miss you however you must do everything you can to feel better. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
(HUGS)
I hope a little break is all you'll need to feel much better. Merry Christmas to you and your family and I look forward to visiting again after the holidays.
Oh Allie I am so sorry. We will miss you, but of course you should do what is best for your health. Please do look into programs that will get you the medical help you need. Take care of yourself. I hope the holiday season is wonderful for you.
I feel ya girl!
I've been in a short break myself and am thinking of continuing it a little longer.
Keep well Happy Holidays.
Know that you'll be missed and we love you! Merry Christmas.
I'm so sorry that your pain is not resolving. I hope an extended break will help you heal.
Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your time of rest and recuperation!
Sorry to hear about your pain. Did you ever try using your left hand? But if the pain is in the whole shoulder area I wouldn't try it. But it's a thought. Keep strong and I wish you and yours a very merry holiday season.
Take care, you! May your Christmas be filled with laughter, love and family joy! See ya next year!! love you!!
Allie, rest and heal, we will miss you. Stock up on mags/books and just soak in the creativity.
Have a safe and happy Xmas and look forward to the best ever New Year.
PS.please rest your hand and don't reply.
Darling Allie
We will still be with you every morning while you have your coffee, smile and know our love is with you!
It's so important you look after yourself and listen to your body... you will be missed darling girl, but I will smile and think of you too as I sup on my first cuppa of the day!
Praying for you... and wishing you every love, happiness and healing in the world! {{{Love you!}}
Merry Christmas darling one!
Vikki xoxoxooxoxoxox
Dear Allie,
I hope this time will give you some healing in your body. We sure will miss you, but completely understand! Best wishes for a lovely holiday and better health in the coming year :)
Love,
Laurie
Take care of your body first. Wipe the bloglines or readers free and start all over again when you have your health back.
Oh, dear, dear, Allie. I so wish you were feeling better...and that I lived next door and could care for you when you are hurting or not well. I love you, dear friend...and will keep you in my prayers. (((Hugs)))
Dear Allie - be sure to look after yourself over the Christmas break. Enjoy your family, some quiet time, and I look forward to hearing from you again in the new year.
Merry Christmas,
Rita
I'll miss you, but recovering is priority number one! Take care of you! Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
You'll be missed, but take care of yourself and have a wonderful Christmas!
Take all the time you need to take care of yourself! I had the same fear the other month with my shoulder. It took weeks to heal, with lots of deep heat and ice packs, and a ton of resting it. Do the same, and trust that it will get better!
Hope you have a happy, and pain free holiday. xo
I really hope that you feel better soon. Glad you are taking care of yourself, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi Allie - I'll miss you, but take good care of yourself and have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year too.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Allie, but you need to take care of yourself. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a restful New Year!!!
Love, love-
Aimee
I'm so sorry to hear that, Allie, but you need to take care of yourself. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a restful New Year!!!
Love, love-
Aimee
Wishing you a very restful break, healing and a Merry Christmas!
Be well Allie, be well. We'll all be here when you get back.
You'll be missed but knowing you are taking care of yourself makes your absence bearable... Take good care, my friend. I have a cousin who didn't take heed of her doctor's advice; to stay away from the computer for a while and she is having a terrible time.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and yours... See you in 2010...
I'm going to miss you. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Allie and get well! You will be missed!
NOW GO LAY DOWN AND RELAX!!!
Hope you feel better soon! Put your feet up and enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas!
You are definitely missed :) feel better!
I'm praying health and healing for you Allie! Have a wonderful Christmas!
I'm so sorry you're in such pain! Here's hoping some time off will get you feeling better! I Hope you Have a Merry Christmas...and a HEALTHIER new year!
Well, perhaps the best thing is to do your physical therapy and then your reward is the computer...are you using a laptop? If so, don't use the mouse, it takes longer but is easier on your arm to use the little pad. Good luck! I would really try using your left hand...save your right for sewing!
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