I haven’t posted in about a week. A lot of things are in the works right now. As you know, I live in northern New York, so we are getting ready for the long, cold winter. The good news is that I’ll have a lot more indoor time, so I’ll be on here researching, posting, etc. In the summer, I spend a lot of time trying to wander around, sit outside if I’m up for it, and even a little fishing. The pain holds me back from enjoying a good share of life’s pleasures. Speaking of that, something occurred to me. Why is it that when something like this happens and you end up on dangerous meds (opioids) for the rest of your life, which I have to pay for because NCACOMP refuses to pay for them, they don’t see that as part of the life-altering part? If I become dependent on the medication, whose fault is it? Mine I guess right? Anyway I did have a couple days that weren’t to bad then I woke on the 17th nd holy mother of god my back has been nuts, pain, stiffness, I have been spending a lot of time on a heating pad which is no fun when it’s 82 out but I do what I have too. I love life and no matter what Ill always stay optimistic.