Busy busy day!

This morning we woke up and went to church. It felt so good to be there, since I haven't gone in quite some time. I was lucky enough to see some people I haven't seen in a while, get some hugs from church friends, and hear that people had been praying for me. My name was even mentioned on the prayer list for people recovering from surgeries. It felt a bit strange sitting in the pews while pastor was praying for me, but I feel blessed to be a part of such a great church. I might even sing with the praise team once or twice before I move back to St. Louis. :) After church, we went to eat at El Torero. For those of you who aren't from the Jackson/Cape area, this is quite possibly the hottest joint in town, haha. Actually, it's just a mediocre Mexican restaurant with super yummy cheese sauce and the Heartland Special. I was excited to sit in a normal chair and eat at a normal restaurant. Good times! From there we went to Walmart to pick up a few things. Since "snowmageddon" is headed our way, we wanted to stock up on some items. I saw even more people I knew there. Of course, it's Jackson Walmart. By the end of our trip there, I was pretty tired. If I would have worn my pedometer, I'm sure I would have racked up some steps. My body ached a bit and I knew it was time to go home and rest for a little while. I just feel fortunate that I could get out of the house for a little while. :) We came back home, put on some comfy clothes, and lounged for a bit. I eventually fell asleep and took a nap. That felt pretty good. The rest of the night consisted of the usual...walking, trying to pet Macie without her knocking me over, building up my endurance of sitting in a chair, etc. For dinner we ordered from Pizza Pro. Yet another Jackson treasure, haha. It's funny how you realize all of the little things you miss when you've been away from home for so long. For example, the couch. It looks so inviting and I just want to lay down, snuggle up with a blanket, and watch some TV. My spine disagrees with that desire, so I guess I'll wait a while. :) Here are my scoliosis surgery tips o' the day:


When your nerves start to reconnect, expect to have really strange pains. For example, I have a place on my right hip that feels like it's getting punctured by a bunch of little needles when I use the restroom. It scares me because it honestly feels like I'm getting pricked by a nurse or something. I also am regaining feeling in the left side of my back, so I can feel muscles moving in places they've never been able to move before. Right now as I sit, I can feel one muscle rub itself against one of the titanium rods. Strange feeling, but actually kind of interesting. Today I've had neck pain, whereas it's usually been hip pain. I don't know if I'm starting to hold tension in my shoulders or what. Regardless, it still feels good to stretch my neck and make sure I'm not losing any flexibility. Right now, my neck is burning a bit so I guess I should head off to bed. January is almost over! Wow...the month has flown by. Goodnight! :)


I'll leave you with lyrics to my song of the day:


Who can hold the stars
And my weary heart?
Who can see everything?

I've fallen so hard
Sometimes I feel so far
But not beyond your reach

I could climb a mountain
Swim the ocean
Or do anything
But it's when you hold me
That I start unfolding
And all I can say is

Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
Help me to sing hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
I'll choose to sing hallelujah

The same sun that
Rises over castles
And welcomes the day

Spills over buildings
Into the streets
Where orphans play

And only you can see the good
In broken things
You took my heart of stone
And you made it home
And set this prisoner free

Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
Help me to sing hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
I'll choose to sing hallelujah