good to be back home…

04.13.08

beach-sm1.jpgReturned from my trip to Cape Cod Thursday night, it was good to be back home and now it’s great to be back home. My visit was low key,  I visited with family, reconnected with friends, fell in love with my nephew and returned to the ocean. On the last day I took a long walk on Sandy Neck beach with my mom and Dune (my parents 10 yr old yellow lab). I grew up on this beach.

Since I returned, I’ve been dealing with a surprise bout of subluxated ribs, an interesting turn of events. I certainly did jessica-sm.jpgnot forsee this weekend as being couch bound with my husband waiting on me hand and foot. But with 2 visits to The Joint and one to Bodywork Bistro along with Arnicare, Biofreeze and my trusty ice pack I’m on the mend now. I just can’t get my left spinal muscles to stop locking up, it’s wicked painful and paralyzing when it happens. It’s not helped by laughing and since laughing runs rapid in our house, I’m just screwed for now.

mom-sm.jpgIt’s all just part of the process and my body is following its natural course of defense. But, in the meantime, I’m overwhelmed with energy and eagerness to return to training. I had a bit of a breakdown yesterday morning as I realized the severity of pain I was in and the understanding that I would need to lay low yet again. Hard to accept at first but once I allowed my emotions to roll my attitude returned to strength and optimism.

I’m planning on returning to training and life tomorrow.

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4 Responses to “good to be back home…”

  1. kristina says on April 13th, 2008 at 2:48 pm :

    Oh Jess, I am so sorry! That would explain why you haven’t called me back as I couldn’t imagine ANY other reason..haha, plus I would just make you laugh too hard and then you would probably break a rib. Hang in there - you have overcome so much to get to this point and you will overcome this too!! Much love and healing your way SBF!

  2. Mike says on April 13th, 2008 at 7:45 pm :

    Welcome back> I can’t imagine growing up on the beach….must have been wicked!

    Rest, take care of the back…soak up the hand and foot treatment. Good stuff.

  3. Jackie says on April 14th, 2008 at 2:46 am :

    Jess, Good to have you back…..missed you…….I feel for you though…..the huge pain and swelling I have had in my chest for a few weeks has turned out to be a broken rib!

    Oncologist has said no swimming/running for 6 weeks….Colorado mararthon is out and CdA is in jeopardy…..i can bike and use the ellipitcal …hopefully that will keep my fitness up and I will see what the oncologist says when I see him on 6 June………
    We are still coming to Boulder and can’t wait to see you all…….have changed my LT test with BCSM to bike instead of t/m !!!!! Spoke to Craig yesterday and explained to him…..

  4. Petra says on April 14th, 2008 at 10:10 am :

    Get better my friend! Your body, and take care of your mind, too. If there is anything at all we can do just say the word.

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