PAIN. IN. THE. NECK.

Soooo, Monday night I went for a jog around the neighborhood, and for the first time, I brought hand weights with me. I wanted to go for a run because it was so beautiful out, but I also wanted to get in a little arm workout. BIG MISTAKE! Tuesday morning, I woke up feeling fine. I was dressed and all ready for work, about to walk out the door, when all of the sudden, I got the most horrific pain on the left side of my neck. I stood there actually thinking I was having an aneurysm or something! I couldn't move my head! The pain kept getting worse and worse. As I was standing by the door trying to figure out what to do, my hubsy was getting out of his car, praise the Lord. It was a mess, I was in so much pain and couldn't move my head to do anything. To make a long story short, I completely pulled the muscles on the left side of my neck to the point where they were overlapping in a continuous spasm. I REALLY didn't want to go to the doctor, but when I realized I couldn't even lay down because it hurt so bad, I knew I had to suck it up and go see him. I went to the doctor that night and he gave me a muscle relaxer to try and break the spasm up along with a pain killer so that I woudn't be in pain while I was sleeping. The doctor also mentioned it would be a good idea for me to get a massage. Um, OKAY! You don't have to tell me twice! I informed my hubsy that this was, in fact, orders from the doctor. Last night I had the most amazing one hour massage! Afterwards, I went home and took my meds the doctor gave me and went right to sleep. Today, I feel like a new woman! But, I also feel like a very old woman. Who throws their neck out from running? Well, me, for starters. So ladies, I don't encourage you to run with weights. I should have known better, but I thought that if I wasn't going that fast then it would be alright. WRONG. I don't know, maybe my body is just that puny! This weekend we are doing a TON of yard work. I'm just praying my neck stays calm and collected, otherwise I may have to sit on the front porch in one of our rocking chairs and delegate to hubsy where I want our new flowers to go. I can't risk another neck injury! :o)

Thank you for your comments on the post below! It was great hearing your opinions on the whole dog front. I also loved hearing your own words of appreciation about your husbands. What a blessing! While I love talking about married life, and my studly man, I want to make sure that the women who read this that are single, know that they aren't alone! I was also in their shoes not too long ago. Kelly from Kelly's Korner did an amazing post this morning about singleness. She gave some awesome bible verses on patience and contentment. She is also hosting a give away for two books, one that is targeted towards single, Christian women. Check it out and leave her a comment so you can be entered to win! When I was struggling with contentment in my single stage, I loved the book What's a Girl To Do? While Waiting for Mr. Right, by: Jane Folger. It's a great book! I wanted to share this because one of the reasons I love talking about my husband and our life together, and why I praise God every day for the blessing I have in my him, is because I've been on the other side! The side where you yearn for God to bring you "the one". Each one of us has a different role in the bigger plan, and while we know God's plan is perfect, it doesn't mean it's easy. I thought Kelly's post was awesome, so I wanted to point it out to you. Blessings!

Happy Thursday!