Cleansing Day

UGH. I think something is going on with my body right now. If it isn't one thing, it is the next. This morning as I sat in the tub, I pulled up my left leg chicken wing fashion and felt my back go out. Haven't you heard that saying before? "Back go out". What in the world does it mean? I don't know but I felt a sharp pain and as quickly as I pulled up my leg I brought it down again. Since then I'm moving rather slowly. Getting out of the tub was a challenge. Certain moves are okay but then there are others that send me to the ceiling. One would say this is certain proof that I'm getting old. I would say to that person, I have had times like this for many years so then I must have been getting old for a very long time. Don't you ever wonder why one's body goes through these times of stress and pain? I can't say I'm particularly stressed. I know I have a lot going on in the next few weeks and perhaps subconsciously that is taking its toll. I don't know, but I'm happy it is Sunday and I can without guilt or shame, sit and not do any work. Even with a sore shoulder, a hurting back and two broken toes that are taking a long time to heal, I still praise God for the health and strength I enjoy.

Yesterday, Ken and I accompanied Craig and Kendra to their alma mater, Valparaiso University. It is homecoming weekend and there was a concert at three oclock that featured two of Kendra's good friends who have taken a professional turn with their musical gifts. One is a boy Kendra took violin lessons with way back when they were six or seven. We were a very tight group with the teacher that taught them. During the week each would have an individual lesson and on Saturday morning, everyone would gather for a group lesson. Parents became acquainted and yesterday it was a joy to hug so many we knew including Kendra's first violin teacher. The other performer was a gal Kendra roomed with during the college years. Sally sang for Kendra's wedding. It was great to see how those kids have matured into real people and also matured in skills. We enjoyed their music very much. Ken complained a bit because none of the songs were sung in English. I had to laugh. Yes, it was a bit high brow but wonderful. Not that we are prejudiced at all but we enjoyed Andy's violin concerto the most. He is the most down to earth guy, it's difficult to believe he is out there in the music world making a name for himself.

Tomorrow, Ken is going to have corrective surgery on a back part of one's body noone talks about. Already today he has to begin a liquid diet. Not very much fun looking forward to this. One of his comforts was that he said his "last meal" would be grecian pork chops at the Broadway Cafe. So after we left the kids to their friends, we went to the cafe. He ordered the two chop meal and after eating one decided the other he would take home for Isaiah. He did enjoy the meal though so today eating light won't be too difficult. Now for the ugly part as he cleans out his system entirely. I had this done about seven years ago and can relate to all the agony. Our kids said this isn't funny because if both their parents have had this surgery it doesn't bode well for them. All this said with smiles on their faces, of course