I always wondered what happens when someone "throws out their back." Now I know.Upon having Jake fetch Josh for dinner, I was summoned to "go to daddy. Instead, I peaked out the window to the backyard. What I saw was Josh leaning on a post and looking intently at my clematis as the hose lay spraying towards it.
"Hmm..." I thought. "That's weird...he has never shown interest in that plant before."
After about a half an hour, he managed to get to the couch with the aid of a chair...with me in front moving it along.
Yes...he had thrown out his back. Very painful. I wouldn't recommend it...and I don't think I am reaching to say he wouldn't either.Except....
... for the fact that he got some well-deserved rest.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday were spent in large parts on the couch. Monday rolled around and the job sight was not seeming like a wise place to go yet, so he got to accompany us to Classical Conversations. Following which he played Mr. Mom/Substitute by explaining how all three natural cycles are found in the fish tank. Thanks dear. You make a great teacher.
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| He even had them folding socks |
4 comments:
Seeing the good in the not so good:/
Poor, poor, brother. I'm so sorry you threw your back out. It definitely doesn't sound like fun. But it is cool that you got to be there for school. It sounds like you are a good substitute :) love you all!
Bravo, brother! I still can't contain myself when I think of the picture I have in my mind of you hobbling to the car with a chair in front of you. Give us another 50 or so years and it will be reality...and we'll all be laughing. You're such a good sport.
having watched your dad go through this I know it is painful. So sorry you had to inherit this quality! Glad you could (eventually) have a sense of humor about it and make the good come out of a bad situation. Be careful with it. (Pulling up carpet this weekend, are you sure that was a good idea?!) Love you lots.
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