My grandma (Baba) used to tell me that in her mind she was still 18, and she told me this when she was in her 80’s. She was a fun person who after she turned eighty started celebrating her birthdays in reverse i.e. 81 became her “18th” birthday.
Body versus mind.
My mind certainly can believe anything it wants but my body, well that’s another story completely.
When I was young, and I went camping with my family, I was the usually first one out of the tent in the morning. I would spend the next few hours puttering and skipping rocks on the lake.
I mention this because yesterday I was down at the lake reliving those moments along the lake. I would look for a suitable flat rock and then crouch down and twist and fire that rock along the lake surface.
Getting old is a pain in the BACK! I hadn’t set any Guinness records yesterday before I realized I was in pain. That quick twist and throw without a few months stretching beforehand proved to be an painfully unhealthy decision that I am paying for.
Yesterday it was excruciating lower back pain, today less so. Last night I barely moved from a chair while I pressed frozen bags of vegetables onto my lower back. Bless you Tylenol!
Fellow bloggers, thank you for reading, and rest assured that your blog suggestions and comments are a boon to my recovery! 🙂
Life and Random Thinking 
Awwww lol I’m glad you relived those memories, sorry that you’re i n pain now lol! God bless and thanks for sharing! 🙂
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You liked it eh😁😁 the pain will be less every day, and i have to remember that I’m past 18 now (slightly)
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Lol but of course! Lol eh, but you can feel as young as you wish! I’m only in my early years of twenty and feel like 60 years old lolol
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I think you laugh often to stay young, wonderful terrific plan
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Lol I’m always laughing and smiling lol
Haha!!!! Life is a blessing from God so smile and be joyous!
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🙏🙏🙏💚💚😃😃
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Lol ❤ 😀
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My dear old daddy use to say, “What’s this young kid doing looking out of this old face?”
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Thanks Andrew, it is a surprise for me also 😁
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https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsGetting old is bullshit. Hope you feel better fast!
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Bumper sticker truth! Thanks for your healing wishes 😁😁
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Hope you feel better soon! Take er easy! You’ll be back on the bike in no time!
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Thanks, its amazing how much improved i am after 24 hours!
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Get well soon! You know what they say, during teenage years you have all the time and health but not the money. During adulthood you have all the health and money, but not the time. And, during your last years, you will have all the time and money, but not the health. The irony of life. Well, it’s still how we perceive life that dictates whether or not we will be happy. And, for me, I think you are still as happy as a kid amidst your growing age. I should learn from you! Great post. 😀
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Wow, very encouraging and really quite a truth. Attitude is up to me and I am committed to seeing light not darkness.
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Very true, my friend!
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wishing you a quick recovery
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https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsTry a hot water bottle.
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I have one called a cozy pal, it is filled with a grain and I warm it in the microwave 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsGlad you are on the mend. Your grandma had it right!
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I have warm memories of my Baba, 🤗🤗🤗🤗
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🙂
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You made me 😃
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Wonderful about your grandmother, pain for your back try anti- inflamatotied, tumetic, 9 different omega and bromalian. Feel better
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Thanks I will try turmeric. Mostly I have to avoid any drug treatment because I have a kidney transplant and already take other drugs. Some drugs would be hazardous to the transplant.
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If you have transplant, ask doctor first … good luck blessings upon you. xx
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Yes. I am more tired now than when I was when I had toddlers. 🙂
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I’m the toddler right now😁 and of course my lovely wife finds it funny even though she is caring
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Every day you wake up is a good day. get well soon.
Bob
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Waking up is always a good start! I hope you are doing terrific Bob.
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Hope you’re feeling better soon. I know all too well about the aches and pains that creep on us. As I type this I have a hot water bottle under my foot for a pain that’s been going on for too long. Finally taking the podiatrist’s advice. Good luck!
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I feel your empathy, thank you!
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