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THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th (if you celebrate it). As usual, the fireworks in my area started early and went late. It was a good day, though. We went to the pool at the amenities center early and there were maybe three other people there. Left before it got hot and crowded. Had burgers on the grill for dinner. And ended up staying up late because there was no way to sleep through the fireworks.
In the wee hours of Wednesday night/Thursday morning The Husband woke me up with such severe lower back pain that we had to go the the ER. His back had been bothering him for a few days but the pain intensified beyond belief. The first two pain meds he was given didn't even make a dent in the pain and they ended up giving him the equivalent of morphine (Dilaudid) and finally, finally he had some relief. I don't know which is worse: being in pain, or watching someone you love be in pain. Such a helpless feeling.
I didn't go to the office on Thursday since we were both exhausted from hours at the ER, and I didn't want to leave him home alone. It was a quiet day with both of us resting and taking it easy.
Apparently Thursday was also the world's hottest day on record... ever. Coincidentally, it was also the day the AC at work was finally fixed! Before you get too excited, when I got to the office on Friday it was obvious that all was not well. So the AC company came back yet again and now supposedly it really is fixed. At this point I have no idea what I'll walk into on Monday. LOL
I watched the Wham! documentary on Netflix this week and it reminded me how much I love their music. Seriously, I love every song. So this week's throwback song is Everything She Wants (1984) by Wham!. Enjoy!
ON THE BLOG
Tuesday, July 4
Thursday, July 6
WHAT I READ
Audio: The Problem with Second Chances by Piper Rayne - 3.5★
CURRENTLY READING
Currently deciding what I want to read next..
NEW ADDITIONS
Not a thing.
TOTALLY RANDOM
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
Wham rocked. And I'm a huge Whitesnake fan, so... :)
ReplyDeleteWe had burgers on the grill too. Hope your husband is doing better!
Greg - The Whitesnake meme was too good not to share. :)
DeleteI've heard good things about the Wham! documentary. It's on the to-watch list. Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteMaree - I loved seeing all the old footage in the documentary. Hope you enjoy it, too!
DeletePoor Husband! I hope they can find a better way to relieve some of his pain. Backs are so tricky. Your trials and tribulations with the a/c at work are like mine with the train. Fingers crossed the second fix worked.
ReplyDeleteSam - We definitely have our own little crosses to bear don't we? ;-)
DeleteI hope your husband is feeling better. Back problems can be so hard to diagnose and treat. Here's my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2023/07/09/sunday-post-mountains-and-memories/
ReplyDeleteBonnie - Back problems are the worst. And you're right... so hard to diagnose and treat.
DeleteBack problems are the worst! It affects the whole rest of your body and can impact your life dramatically! Hope he can get the issue under control.
ReplyDeletesee me this week @ https://www.bookshelfljourneys.com/post/sunday-post-55
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Terrie - You are so right... back pain makes a big impact on your life! He's doing much better now, though. Thanks!
DeleteI love that Wham song! And the quote about listening to Whitesnake totally made me laugh. Hope your husband's back is doing better and he has a pain free week. And I hope they actually got the AC at your work fixed this time. :D
ReplyDeleteLark - Husband's back is better and the AC is working today. Great start to the week! :)
DeleteYour poor husband! It's always scary to have to deal with something like that in the middle of the night. I hope he's feeling better now. I think it's harder watching someone you love be in pain, I would rather be the one that's hurting.
ReplyDeleteAngela - That is so true. Everything always seems worse in the middle of the night!
DeleteI hope your husband is much better and has some way to avoid this in the future. My daughter has a lot of pain. If she gets one thing "solved" then she is able to feel a new pain elsewhere. Wishing you a cool and air conditioned week!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Anne - Thanks. He is feeling so much better. And the AC is working at the office. All in all, a great start to the week. :)
DeleteI hope your husband is better! I also hope the AC is really fixed. It's so hot everywhere!
ReplyDeleteSamantha - The heat this year is crazy! Now is not the time to be without AC, that's for sure.
DeleteOh man that sucks about your husband! Do they know what caused his pain? Kidney stone maybe? Scary that Thursday was the hottest day on record! Global warming and all. I wish the people in charge would get a clue and get serious about emissions. All over the world. Hope the AC finally works!
ReplyDeleteHa! That meme is too funny. Used to listen to Whitesnake back in the day.
Rachel - That's where my mind went, but they ruled out kidney stones with a CT scan, so it was likely a severe muscle strain/sprain. He's doing so much better now.
DeleteAnd yes, the AC works today. Thank goodness!!
So sorry about your husband! Pain is the worst! Hope he doesn't have a kidney stone or something.
ReplyDeleteBurgers on the grill sounds so good right now!!!
Hope your AC is working PERFECTLY at work tomorrow and all days going forward!
Jinjer - No kidney stones, his back pain is much improved, and the AC at the office is working. I'm totally winning! LOL
DeleteI am sorry for your poor husband Tanya! Did they tell what his problem was? And I'll go watch Wham's documentary once home from London!
ReplyDeleteSophie - No kidney stones so it was likely a severely strained/sprained muscle. Thank goodness he is feeling better now! Hope you're having a fantastic time in London!
DeleteI'm sorry your husband was in such terrible pain- thanks for the feedback on the Wham! Documentary, I've loved their music since Wake me up before you go go---
ReplyDeleteVictoria - Hope you enjoy the documentary if you decide to watch it!
DeleteI'm so sorry to read about your husband Tanya. How is he doing now?
ReplyDeleteToo Late is definitely a book I'd like to check out myself.
Have a great week and happy reading.
Maureen - He is back to 100%, thanks for asking!
DeleteToo Late was a wild ride and I loved it. :)
Oof - back pain is awful! I'm sorry your husband had to deal with it. I hope he's doing okay, and you all know or will find out soon what was going on there!!! And I hope your AC at work is fixed, because that is awful. Too hot for no AC!
ReplyDeleteLauren @ www.shootingstarsmag.net
Lauren - Thanks, he's doing much better now! And the AC was fixed, too. A much better week. :)
DeleteWe watched the Wham! doc too and even though GM's life was sort of tragic it was nice to see a band that didn't end up hating each other and enjoying the ride.
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
Karen - I thought the same! Their friendship really held strong and there was no bitterness and hard feelings between them. I loved that.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your husband and hope he is feeling better. That's awful. Fingers crossed that the work AC is really fixed! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteKatherine - He is doing great this week - thanks!
DeleteI'm so sorry your husband has been in pain. Back pain is no joke. I've been there and it is excruciating. I am glad he got some help. And I'm glad your AC at work is finally fixed. I hope it sticks! I need to watch that Wham documentary!
ReplyDeleteDeanna - Back pain gets your attention and fast! Thank goodness he seems to be back to 100%. I hope you'll enjoy the Wham! documentary!
DeleteThat's awful about your hubby's back. I hope he gets some answers and some real relief soon. Thanks for the Wham throwback. I love their music but had actually forgotten all about that song.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne - The back issue has resolved and I am so relieved. I hate seeing him in pain. :(
DeleteBack pain is the worst, my mom went through some bad stuff too so I completely understand. Its so hard seeing people you love deeply in pain. Glad to see its been resolved and he is on the road to healing. Thinking of you and your man xoxo Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
ReplyDeleteRenee - Thanks so much for the kind words! You are a sweetheart! :)
DeleteSorry I missed this post last week! I am so sorry to hear that your husband was in so much pain. There really is nothing worse than back pain. I am glad that he is feeling better now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole. Back pain really is the worst! Thanks for the kind words. :)
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