The Physical Therapy Adventure Has Begun

I went to my first physical therapy appointment on Tuesday. It was much better than I was imagining it would be. My therapist is a very nice young lady. She looked me over and told me that my left hip was out of place, I had posture problems, and muscles issues. I couldn't catch everything she said. I am just too big of a mess to catch it all. lol She did some exercises with me and pushed on my back. Boy did that hurt. Then she gave me some exercises to do at home twice a day. They aren't too bad. In fact, my daughter does them with me. Oh, and the dogs have been having a blast having myself and my daughter on the floor. I get all sorts of doggy kisses to help motivate me along. lol Actually, they have bad breath, time for teeth brushing, and it encourages me to hurry up. ;) My back has been hurting but, I do think this will help. The goal is to get my core stronger to help with my back. Also, to work the muscles around my hip to get it back into the right place. I am scheduled to go three times a week for the next 4 weeks. Then we will re-evaluate to see where we are.

I did miss yesterday's appointment. I had a big time brain toot. I knew my appointment started at 3 PM. However, I arrived at 4 PM and I knew it started at 4 PM. So, I knew it started at 3 and at 4. ????? I don't know how my brain worked that out. Anyway, I missed my appointment. It really started at 3 PM. All I could say was....duh. (so embarrassing) I still don't understand what in the world I was thinking. lol

On a good and wonderfully happy note, my daughter passed her pre-test for her black belt last night. Only the instructor and the students were allowed in the building. That about killed me, not being able to watch. However, she did great, I hear, and she passed. So, she will be testing for her black belt in September. Now, we just have to figure out how in the world we are going to pay for it. The test is $350, the new top is $115, and then there are other expenses too with it all. Yikes. My daughter has decided to help raise money for it. (proud Mommy moment) She has drawn a picture for a friend who paid her for it, watered plants for our neighbor, and washed Grampa's doggies. We will keep on trucking to see what we can do. So, if anyone has any cool ideas on fund raising for something like this, please let me know.

I hope everyone is doing very well. May God bless you.