26 November, 2013
Progress
The doctor likes my progress and what I'm doing to get better, but agrees that I need more time off, so I have been approved to continue receiving the benefit for another month. I am now getting osteopathic treatment for my back, and will be looking for a good-quality magnesium supplement to aid in physical recovery. I anticipate being able to rejoin the work force at the end of January, though perhaps only beginning with short hours. We shall see.
12 November, 2013
Beside Still Waters
I had my first swim in Blue Lake yesterday! First non-chlorinated swim in years. The water was very pleasant and so was the sunny air, so at first I just stood in the water up to my waist. I wasn't sure how my arm, shoulder, and back muscles would react to the cool water (cold tends to make the muscles tense very quickly), but eventually I sank up to my neck, and splashed and soaked and luxuriated for ten minutes or so. It was pleasant enough to have stayed in much longer, but I decided to start gently - and I wasn't wearing sunscreen. (c;
As I sat in my shaded car after eating my lunch, watching the learner water-skiers, the number of cars and people began to increase. I didn't want busyness and people noise, so I started to head home. But I really wanted to stay out there in the sun and open air, and the Lord asked me why I was running away when I wanted to stay...! I guess I was also getting used to the idea that it's okay for me to sit out there enjoying the view and doing nothing much for hours on end. So I returned to a different spot, up on the grassy hill away from everybody, in the sun and with a grand view. I laid my togs and towel on the grass to dry, spread a blanket in another spot, and settled down to rest. Wary of a second round of sunburn inside 10 days, I discovered some ancient sunscreen in my togbag - which seems to be still effective, haha.
It was a wonderful hour or so of rest. Eventually I felt a bit more lively and thought I would head home, but in getting into the car, I got to talking with the Lord and never went anywhere...! Lol. Then I got so warm sitting there that I needed a walk in the cool shade, so down to the lakeside I went and wandered around the track a wee way. I was planning to go out to the women's prayer meeting in the evening, so I didn't want to walk the whole track. I did that last week and found the hour-and-a-half walk was a bit too much. So this time I found a nice spot to sit and look down at the water. Very, very pleasant. Refreshing. Restorative.
By the time I headed back into town somewhat after 4pm, I was feeling totally relaxed and mentally alert. Definitely prepared for an evening out. The shared meal at the meeting starts at 5:30pm, but I dilly-dallied a fair bit, and there was no inspiration for food preparation in fridge or cupboard so, by now casually running about 10 minutes late, I stopped at the Four Square and bought a cheesecake for dessert.
When I arrived at Lorraine's, there were no other cars. No one else was coming... a whole cheesecake to share between two! Lol. Neither of us was hungry for a proper meal, so I ate half of the cold, delicious, boysenberry cheesecake, Lorraine at a quarter, and I left the last quarter for her in the fridge. Mmmm! Around it we had a blessed time talking and then praying together. Home about 9:30pm as I began to feel sleepy. Ahh, what a peaceful, relaxing, yet somehow invigorating day!
As I sat in my shaded car after eating my lunch, watching the learner water-skiers, the number of cars and people began to increase. I didn't want busyness and people noise, so I started to head home. But I really wanted to stay out there in the sun and open air, and the Lord asked me why I was running away when I wanted to stay...! I guess I was also getting used to the idea that it's okay for me to sit out there enjoying the view and doing nothing much for hours on end. So I returned to a different spot, up on the grassy hill away from everybody, in the sun and with a grand view. I laid my togs and towel on the grass to dry, spread a blanket in another spot, and settled down to rest. Wary of a second round of sunburn inside 10 days, I discovered some ancient sunscreen in my togbag - which seems to be still effective, haha.
It was a wonderful hour or so of rest. Eventually I felt a bit more lively and thought I would head home, but in getting into the car, I got to talking with the Lord and never went anywhere...! Lol. Then I got so warm sitting there that I needed a walk in the cool shade, so down to the lakeside I went and wandered around the track a wee way. I was planning to go out to the women's prayer meeting in the evening, so I didn't want to walk the whole track. I did that last week and found the hour-and-a-half walk was a bit too much. So this time I found a nice spot to sit and look down at the water. Very, very pleasant. Refreshing. Restorative.
By the time I headed back into town somewhat after 4pm, I was feeling totally relaxed and mentally alert. Definitely prepared for an evening out. The shared meal at the meeting starts at 5:30pm, but I dilly-dallied a fair bit, and there was no inspiration for food preparation in fridge or cupboard so, by now casually running about 10 minutes late, I stopped at the Four Square and bought a cheesecake for dessert.
When I arrived at Lorraine's, there were no other cars. No one else was coming... a whole cheesecake to share between two! Lol. Neither of us was hungry for a proper meal, so I ate half of the cold, delicious, boysenberry cheesecake, Lorraine at a quarter, and I left the last quarter for her in the fridge. Mmmm! Around it we had a blessed time talking and then praying together. Home about 9:30pm as I began to feel sleepy. Ahh, what a peaceful, relaxing, yet somehow invigorating day!
01 November, 2013
Rest and relief
I have been given 'permission' to rest - the doctor gave me a medical certificate saying I am not fit for work. He reckons I'm near breaking point (glad someone other than myself can see that!), and diagnosed 'anxiety disorder'. WINZ has granted me financial assistance for the time it takes for me to recover. I just have to go back to the doctor once a month to renew the certificate. I'm anticipating three months' break, but we shall see. It's a great relief to know I can just rest.
Meanwhile, the Lord is using me here in Rotorua. That's exciting! (c:
Meanwhile, the Lord is using me here in Rotorua. That's exciting! (c:
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