Today wasn't too much different than yesterday although it's the first day I haven't taken any pain medication. I'm feeling much better as you can tell from the video of me doing a set of McKenzie Extensions with Josiah (see next post). I walked around quite a bit more today although I still retreated to the couch periodically when my hip or calf started to hurt. No PT today - I'll see her on Monday one last time. Our journey seems a little less daunting as new opportunities to recover from the first leg of the trip have opened up for us during our long layover in London. And, thanks to Krista, we already have a physical therapy appointment in Seattle for the day after we land. "Do you have a referral?" "Well, here's the thing. We live overseas..."
I'm feeling better, walking more, not pushing it, and off pain meds. Those are all good things. But I haven't tried to sit down yet - sitting and driving are still not allowed by my physiotherapist. We might not know if I can sit for more than three minutes until we're on the plane.
With a sermon to write, a presentation to complete, and training materials to prepare, I'm frustrated that I can't sit at my desk. The anxiety about finishing all those things in time just amplifies everything else.
-Shauen