I didn’t write much this past week. Not because I didn’t have anything to share, but because somehow the words wouldn’t make it onto the page. I had an extremely eventful week, which I will share more about later and which I already shared a bit about last Wednesday. Today, I’m going to write a gratitude list for the past week. As always, I’m linking up with #TToT.
1. My shoulder pain being almost over. Like I said two weeks ago, I suffered a small collarbone fracture. Yesterday was the last day of my strong painkillers. I had wanted to quit them earlier, but my husband said not to be too hard on myself. Today though, I only took two paracetamol and am more or less fine. Granted, I didn’t do a lot of repetitive work, so after I’ve finished this post, it’ll probably hurt more.
2. Being able to exercise again. I went on the elliptical for a total of 35 minutes yesterday. I did take breaks, but I felt my legs more than the injured arm.
3. Sensory activities. I already shared last Wednesday about the living facility I might go into that has lots of sensory supplies. Seeing this inspired me to explore the sensory equipment at day activities more. I found a large cylinder which you can roll on. I also spent time in the small (almost too small for my overweight body, but not yet) indoors cocoon swing.
4. Buying my Macbook. I haven’t unboxed it yet, but I’m glad I finally put one foot in front of the other and bought it.
5. Stuffed animals. Today, I experienced severe overload and had a meltdown while at my in-laws. My mother-in-law brought me a huge collection of Disney soft toys and other stuffed animals. I loved them.
6. Sleep. I didn’t sleep well early in the week. Thankfully, towards the end of the week, I slept better.
7. Getting some delicious treats for myself on Thursday. Some were healthy too, like blueberries. Some were not (liquorice!) but I loved them nonetheless.
8. The day activities staff treating us to some special food on Friday. She decided to spoil us, so for lunch on Friday, we had croissants and some salty crackers with cream cheese and olives. I went to the marketplace to buy them with this staff.
9. My husband. I need to be extra grateful for him because this past week has been stressful.
10. My support coordinator, whom I saw four times this week.
What have you been grateful for this past week?
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So much to be thankful for.
So happy your pain has reduced and you are able to exercise.
Stuffed animals are the best.
Good luck on the long term care, I read that from email forgot to come comment.
Hope this coming week is joyful.
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Glad to hear you were able to sleep better toward the end of the week. I imagine that sleeping with a sore shoulder makes it difficult to get good rest.
That is an impressive amount of time on the elliptical!
Glad to were able to post here at the TToT again. Hope this coming week is a good one for you.
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Good for the pain ebbing.
“Put one foot in front of the other…”
ayyiee! the simple things in life, they are so often the most difficult! lol
Have a good week
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Hope you get used to your new MacBook soon.
It’s a good thing your sleeping got better, because not sleeping well makes you feel so much worse physically and mentally.
Have a wonderful week!
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Thanks for commenting. The Mac is still very hard to get used to, but I’m learning.
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Hey,
shoulder pain here too. How is your shoulder now, about five weeks after your post?
You asked what I am grateful for. Hm, how about spring is around the corner?
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