It Hurts!

Today I want to talk about a delicate problem, one that I never dreamed I would have to experience. One thing I have always had in abundance is my backside. I carried this nice, soft, cushiony pillow around with me for years. I could sit pretty much anywhere, because I was sitting on a great deal of padding. Dare I say it, I miss that. Maybe I should grow it back…because that part of my body hurts all the time now. WHAT AM I THINKING??? – I DON’T miss squeezing into a chair with arms – or not being able to buy pants anywhere. I DON’T miss taking up more than one seat on a plane or a bus. I DON’T miss being uncomfortable in any restaurant I visit. I just miss my pillow – a little. Here’s an idea, maybe I could just carry a pillow with me to sit on – that would probably work!

This morning I put on a pair of size 16 jeans – SIZE 16!!! I didn’t have to suck in my gut to zip them up. I’m quite comfortable sitting in them. That’s a huge change from August when I purchased my first pair of jeans in forever – in a size 22. I’m thrilled, to say the least!

I did the research on the new medication they have my Dad on – and I have to say – it’s a little scary. But I believe that the doctors are on top of things and watching him very carefully. I will take the information to my parents, so that they can be informed – and so that they can ask the necessary questions. He maintains that he is feeling fine – so I am going to leave him in God’s hands.