happy 4th everyone
 

Celebrate celebrate….celebrate…dance to the music …of life and change and finding yourself again…such Joy I had when I finally felt that in my recovery!!

So what did you buy for the girls?

HB

personally I bought myself a yellow and blue straw handbag and matching brim hat w/scarf...I feel like Audrey Hepurn...both on sale...girly things

Coolness
 

Celebrating Life!
A Blessing................... that. :D

Oh, now that is WAY Too Cool
 

Camaraderie........ check.

Cool things for the boys............. check.

Mid-range implement for precision targeting using readily available ordnance of a less common military grade [stayin away from the .223] ........ check.

Hangin with the guy or guys of your choice for just chillin........... double check.

Makin your way to Nowhere for that next hug with your wife..... and boys...... Way Check.

Yup, I reckon MD, especially with boss capitulating on the move away from all night shifts is a CHECK in your Blessed column.

I gotta agree, "Blessed" is good.

Yup, :D

Happy 4th
 

Shirt for my wife. Just hugs for my baby girl.
Happy 4th. Enough said!!!

Pura vida
 

Halfway thru Costa Rica and a winner thus far. Got both boys boogie boarding. Successful fishing trip for Mahi mahi and snapper. Fun 4wd trip to isolated hotel.
Taking kids golfing (watching) and they do zip lines tomorrow.

I have been cleared for everything save ziplines, golf, and big waves.

Biggest "blast" has been cycling. My quads are strong. With scs coverage of calves and hamstrings i can go a long ways. Grabbed a single speed beach cruiser and took off. Biked 2 hrs painlessly on paved & gravel roads a couple days ago. Passing locals!!! Probably clocked >20 miles. Ready to buy a new hybrid bike.

How long do you think it would take me to get stopped biking to the shooting range with my .308 in the Bay Area? Probably 10 minutes.

Glad
 

Ha, Ha, Ha.... glad you are have a great time of it down CR way! :D

Well, on that biking thing..... best NOT to advertise you are "carrying." OR, best to have your lawyer's number memorized. :eek:

teriffic
 

MD,
such fun and OMG...you go on that bike!!!!

I can hear the laughter of those boys and the elation in your writings.
I celebrate life with you.

hmmmm...perhaps some sort of adaptation on the handlebars..
nahhh...10 minutes to arrest!!

HB

Bizarre day at work
 

My first case of the day yesterday- 39 to man crps b legs. (Like me). I don't think he has full body generalization like me,
But I didn't ask too many questions. Getting it pump - no scs success. Bummer. Someone grabs me - oh, it's my medtronics rep. Strange!

Back to work is hard. Routine of it is good, but it's hard to be back. Crps or whatever severe chronic pain disorder - a very private experience.

I bought a new hybrid bike. Sunday 20 mile ride with >2000 foot climb in < 2hrs. Heavy stim action. Biking is freedom. Scs is like 90% effective on my calves and thighs. Big blood flow increase - must be or I couldn't bike like that. My feet are not perfect, but biking easier on feet than hiking. Great to be moving nearly as fast as i used to. Even though i am being jolted big time, it doesn't matter when i am flying on a bike. It is fun.

I still wake up with back pain and such. Still struggle with sleep. The scs is no cure, but it's a big weapon for me in this nasty fight. With crps, you must charge enemy lines almost every day. There are no days off.

Off work in a few. Time to bike!!!!

Ps - Costa Rica pretty darn fun. Pain was there, but good memories made.

Hey Mdinpain
 

I just went through this thread an I have to say I have more hope now reading this and can only hope I can achieve just some of my life back as you have. I have only begun my journey I'm hoping the trial will go well for me. Stay strong .