No running this week. My back is hurting. Again. On the one hand, this constant cycle of back pain, off and on, is very aggravating. It takes a toll on me, hampers my ability to focus, impedes my mobility, etc. But on the other hand, the Lord brought to mind how blessed I am to have the job that I have.
This was quite a revelation.
A reason to be thankful for my job. I've not been thankful for it at all lately. It has been another sore spot, but the sore back wins this tug-o-war. I worked for years in retail. About 10 years, various establishments. I spent about a year at Walmart, in the household chemicals and paper goods department. Walmart does provide some devices for moving boxes of product, but mostly I carried stuff. And being 20 years old or so, and in good health, I could carry stuff.
Good German woman, strong like ox (my friend Nancy likes to say). That's me, ha ha!
Suddenly, in my late 30's, back problems arise. Surprisingly, after I lose a chunk of weight... after I become much more active, run a half marathon, exercise regularly at the gym... very surprising, but it happens. It's been a struggle for the past year. I was advised by a doctor to do some stretches to balance out the strengthening, and I have been doing that, and yet I am set back again.
And I do thank the Good Lord that instead of being paid to schlep boxes of Clorox bleach (and not being able to work when my back acts up) I am paid to do other things like type and help and organize and communicate. I can do this with a testy back. I could probably do better without it, but I will survive with it. I will be here every day and take home a paycheck. I'm so grateful for the opportunities that brought me here to my current job.
Sure, there are good days and bad days, but overall I guess I'm doing pretty good!
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