Posted by Brad on July 3rd, 2009 — Posted in Journal
My nephew Tim is two today! Happy Birthday, Tim! Yay!
Well, my trip was pretty good. Denis dropped me off at the airport before he went to work, which worked out really well because the line to get boarding passes was extremely long. I mean, it was really, really long - “you’re on Candid Camera” long. Anyway, because I was so early, it didn’t matter that I stood in line for an hour to get my boarding pass. Except for my back hurting.
Security was okay. I found out my back brace has metal in it. And I found out that I don’t care if I drop my pants in front of TSA people in order to put my back brace back on.
I was at the gate an hour before my flight, so I laid down on the floor. It made my back feel good. I fell asleep. When I woke, there were lots of people around. I stayed on the floor until the last minute, then boarded the plane.
Sitting didn’t hurt my back, but it made it stiff. No turbulence to speak of… easy connection in Minneapolis… short flight to Lincoln. Thank goodness for Beth’s super-strong mom arms; she could help me with my suitcase. And thanks to everybody who prayed for me. It was a very good day.
This morning I’ll be taking it easy on Lloyd and Lauren’s couch, then I’ll meet up with my family in the afternoon. Let the Nebraska Visit begin!
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Posted by Brad on July 2nd, 2009 — Posted in Journal
Yesterday my back was hurting in the morning. I don’t know if I slept on in wrong or if I twisted it the wrong way in an early-morning pond clean out, but it was stiff. Then around noon I sneezed. The pain in my back almost brought me to my knees. I didn’t think much of it, but a half hour later, I could hardly walk. Each step brought a fresh stab of pain in my back that made my knees buckle. After that I spent all day lying down.
Today I travel to Nebraska. I’m very worried. My back still hurts a lot. I seem to be able to at least walk this morning without stabs of pain, but I’ve twisted just the wrong way a few times and still feel those incredibly awful pains. So now besides worrying about crashing, I’m worried that I won’t be able to stay seated for the whole flight, or that once we land in Minneapolis I won’t be able to stand up, or that I’ll have to use the toilet and won’t be able to get up from it, or that I’ll lie down in the airport and not be able to stand. Dang.
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Posted by Brad on July 1st, 2009 — Posted in Journal
Two days ago, I went to IKEA looking for a replacement cup for my Carnation. I was looking for plastic at first. There aren’t too many plastic dishes or cups at IKEA. I considered glass, but was worried about breakage. I decided I would try ceramic. There were several kinds of coffee mugs available, but they just didn’t look right. Then I saw a coffee mug without a handle. I didn’t like that it was black, but I did like that it held 10 ounces of liquid. I also saw a white handle-less mug. I liked that it was white, but I didn’t like that it only held 6 ounces.
I got them both. Yesterday I tried both.
BLACK MUG
Pros: Straight sides make it easy to stir. Ten ounce size is optimal for holding milk and powder at the same time. Feels comfortable in my hand.
Cons: Black color stands out in my kitchen. Black color makes it harder to clean quickly because dark Carnation mix blends in. Ridges on cup feel strange after always using a smooth container.
WHITE MUG
Pros: Ledge inside can be used as a guide for liquid levels. Smooth finish feels good in my hand. Blends nicely with the kitchen.
Cons: Six ounce size is a bit too small. Ledge inside becomes a trap for undissolved powder. Slanty sides make stirring more difficult.
I didn’t take the pictures the same way, so the white one looks bigger. It is smaller.
I’m not entirely satisfied with either cup. I think I will keep looking. I think this may become a Quest! How exciting!
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Posted by Brad on June 30th, 2009 — Posted in Gardening
I’ve been so active since school was out, I almost don’t know what to do with days without a schedule. But I knew what I wanted to do yesterday: I wanted to get some white goldfish.
As I said, I’m working on training my pond goldfish to come to the surface for food. Things are going well. Once I get their attention with food, they aren’t spooked away from the surface even when I move around. But I’ve noticed there are only five fish now. I originally got six. After feeding them and observing for several days, I’m convinced that the solid white goldfish is gone. I presume it is dead.
So today I went to the aquarium store and got two white goldfish. Joy! I could hardly contain myself as I added them to the pond. They happily joined in swimming with the others. I hope they aren’t too freaked out when they find the skeleton of their predecessor.
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Posted by Brad on June 29th, 2009 — Posted in Journal
Yesterday after church, while Brent and Sandra went to Valley Forge and Antietam, their kids and I stayed home. Actually, we didn’t stay home the whole time. We went to IKEA and had meatballs for lunch. We walked through the store to bask in its Swedish goodness, then we went home.
We only stayed home for a couple of hours. I wanted to read, but didn’t have the next book on my list, so we went to Barnes and Noble. I show “The Hiding Place” movie every year in class but have never read the book. I think it’s time, so I got it yesterday.
After the bookstore, we went to Michele’s son’s graduation party. Actually, we didn’t go the party at first. First we went to their house and there was nobody there. Then we went to the party, which was at their church. There was good food and good company. And I think we all had a good time… except for Daniel, who really, really wanted to get home again. He likes my Xbox.
Here’s where he and I spent most of our day yesterday. It was grand.
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I am exceedingly grateful that you weren’t stranded in the airplane bathroom, and that you could get off the floor.
Lloyd and I have tried to caution Brad about the hidden dangers here that may incapacitate him here at the house. Now I pray that he doesn’t collapse in pain and get eaten by cats.
Like this: http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/07/02/funny-pictures-cats-2/
That’s a good picture of you knees, Brad. And of that guy’s butt.
WOW! - dropping your pants, napping on the floor of an airport, … what have you become? I will continue to pray for your back, but now I will also pray that you don’t turn into a social misfit!
Love the caption - ha!
No turbulence? Really?? As a fellow, “I’m sure this is the flight I will die on” passenger, that must mean you taxi-ed all the way to Omaha.
YAY for feeling better!! I was wondering if you had your brace…that makes a huge difference doesn’t it? Keep taking it easy…we’ll keep praying you well!
And HAPPY BIRTHDY TIM!! WOW…2 years old already! Woo hoo!
Thank you, Lord, for all the support to get Brad where he needs to be right now. So, now that you’re in Nebraska, will you have follow-ups for the back? Chiropractic? Massage? PET scans; CAT scans; MRIs; X-Rays?? Or do you feel better enough and know your own back better than anyone else so you figure this will work itself out over time and with plenty of TLC from friends and family?
Translation: No coming back in a wheelchair because you didn’t take proper care of yourself - ya’ hear?