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[rootofnewt]

I laughed at jeff today when he asked if standing up throughout the wedding would be a problem. I asked how long, he told me "through the ceremony."

"How long will the ceremony last?"
"An hour," I start laughing as he continues, "hopefully no more, but the rabbi might decide to go off on tangents."

I suggested he have a stool or seat nearby that I could sink into. I simply can't guarantee that I can stand for that long. Sometimes I do, but more often I sit down wherever's handy. I'm frequently found on street curbs or on the paving of the DT Mall. When I was still trying to work and had to go shopping for anything, I'd frequently sack out on couches/chairs at Nordstrom's (ladies lounge) or sit down by the piano player.

My wedding was 20 minutes long, but there was a stool nearby had I needed it. I needed it for the receiving line, but was okay for the service.

Today's one of those days where my feet are screaming when they're not bearing weight. And it's a lovely mix of joint/inflammatory, muscular/connective tissue, and nerve pain. I love my life. I've got the recliner out, but the nerve pain is getting worse, so I need to go find a position that doesn't seem to compress anything. to make matters peachier, my fibro is flaring worse than usual (that's the addition of the muscular/connective tissue pain to my feet).

i know that a few drinks would dull the pain, but i really prefer to avoid self-medicating with alcohol. and i need to sew tonight. can't do that terribly well while drunk, now, can i?

maybe my husband will be a doll and scrub out the tub for me so that i can take a bath with some epsom salts. maybe. hrm... i wonder if he'd do that. i'd let him stick kittens up his nose if he did. i wish we had a pool or a hot tub.

Comments

[windsea.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you feel so wretched. *hugs*

[mery-bast.livejournal.com]

Standing up for one solid hour would be miserable for anyone (I know I wouldn't want to try!) so don't feel bad.

Hope your day improves...

[alierakieron.livejournal.com]

You COULD sew while drunk... it might result in extra arms, tho. :P

I hope you feel much better soon, pretty nifty goth lady...

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Sending endurance vibes.

i'd let him stick kittens up his nose if he did

Exploding kittens? ;-)

[hellsop.livejournal.com]

I have a perfect idea. Hot-tub weddings. bridesmaid bikinis have to be less hassle than dresses too.

[ismene.livejournal.com]

I knew there had to be a reason why my feet hurt so much worse the past couple of days. Your fault! My joint pain's been flaring badly too, but it might've started earlier than yours. Maybe. It might be your fault too.

I'm getting my revenge, though. I'm eating lots of chicken and I'm going to make you anemic. ;)

[krasota.livejournal.com]

um. no. bikinis are impossible with my figure. bikinis + big boobs really don't go together.

but hot tubs can be visited whilst nekkid.

[dahliablue.livejournal.com]

Woo, an hour. I would definitely have a stool handy.
I hope you feel some relief soon. I think everyone I know is flaring badly right now. Is it Mars? (my current planet of blame. hehe) ;)

I wish we had a pool or a hot tub too. I often think of how that might ease these really painful times. If only they were free and safe for the chemically sensitive, eh?
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