Just catching up

The picture's just for fun, since I got back I haven't been able to sort out my internet access till now,and have no new photo's uploaded yet.

One thing I've learnt recently, is how you never appreciate a thing until you lose it. I've lost my independance, my back has given up on me, and I hate not being able to just do what I normally do. I'm so sleep deprived because the pain wakes me up, I can't do the simplest of things like tie my shoelaces, and worst of all, I can't pick up my grandkids if they fall.

Hopefully, Rachel my physiotherapist will be able to sort me out, but it has made me rethink my career options. I may be able to avoid lifting as we're not supposed to anyway, but even standing for periods of time is not an option, I have to keep moving or sit down. What do you do when nursing is all you've known for 30 years? I seriously need to win the lottery or something!