Yes, thank-you all for the encouragement. Now, what's weird is, today is not a bad day at all. And even yesterday wasn't bad. But the day before that was really bad. So it waxes and wanes. I had every intention of telling my daughter-in-law about what was going on last night, but we were having such a good time shopping and picking out new work attire for her, I didn't want to burst the bubble. I do know that I am not going to let her down. She has been counting on me to be her childcare since she was early days pregnant, so that is a done deal. If I consistently begin to have bad days, and/or if I get results next week that nerve damage may be setting in, then of course, I will have to get off the fence. But I like the idea of hiring a summer girl just for a month (or whatever doctor might deem best) to help me right after surgery, should surgery be indicated. Right now, I am just going to rock along and really try to watch my posture, or anything else that might set it off. And I'll definitely fill in results after my nerve test and surgery consult next week. And thanks again for all the support. I'll get through this. I'm just not understanding the "why" right now, but maybe I'm not supposed to. Meanwhile, it's an incredible day today in Minneapolis. I have yard guys helping do spring clean-up and laying some new sod where it got destroyed in the winter from the effects of the salt on the driveway, and my perennials are popping up nicely from their wintry slumber. I can't wait for my lilacs and hydrangeas to bloom.
So, life ain't bad right this minute.
Cindylou