Tuesday, Oct 30, Mark's posting

Last night went OK. My headache came about 11:30PM and lasted 20 minutes until the Imitrix faded it enough to get back to sleep. One a night is a good night! I am a little sore today. Not sure it my rehabilitation stretching did any of this or not. The therapist pulled and pushed on my muscles and limbs to find out where my pains were and to make a plan on getting by these. I actually start my work out on Thursday morning. I have a plan to go eat lunch with some of the guys from work on Wednesday (tomorrow). I am looking forward to this. It is always good to see these people that I work with.
Today was my Dad's birthday. I called him to let him know I remembered and was thinking about him. He sounded like he was in a good mood.
I had three people put information in my BLOG since my last comment. One was concerning my headaches. Marsha was asking me about the Oxygen use since it always worked last few times I had these. I have tried it, but it does not have the same reducing as it did before. These headaches as being created by the medicines they have me on. On 27 days now until my surgery to remove this metal in my back so I can start getting off of this stuff. I am hoping this will help me get rid of these headaches! Note #2 was about a family group that came by to visit on Sunday. Scott, Sallie and Noah were a pleasant group to have here and we all enjoyed their visit. Conversations went to so many things during the night. We were all in agreement that God is the reason I am still here and still happy. Note #3 was from my oldest. Megan has been trying to reach me to make sure all was still good but kept catching our voice mail. It is good to get a note from her. School is pretty tough on her right now but I am still in her thoughts. That is always good to know. I talked to all three of my girls today. That always makes a Dad happy. I also got a card in the mail today from my cousin, Nora. This is great to know that she is still watching how I am doing and wishing me the best hope to achieve everything I need!
I am looking forward to the changes that will be coming me way soon. I am hoping rehabilitation will get my body moving the right way toward being "myself" again. It is these kind of things that make me feel good, too. I wish much kindness toward all of you people as you have definitely lifted mine. May God be with you all to help you get to the place you want to be. God has sure helped me out and will continue to be a support for all when he is needed. Don't be afraid to ask him for help!