This summer I was looking forward to a break where I could rest and get caught up with things. A week and a half ago I tried to conquer the weeds in the garden. I pulled weeds for a lengthy time. I actually enjoyed it and was pleased with the results. The next day I woke up to discover that I could not use my hands. I couldn't brush my hair or eat my cereal with my right hand. I thought that my hands were sore because I had overdone it the day before. As the week progressed I discovered more aches and pains and was having severe joint and muscle pain in the evenings. After 5 days of not knowing what was going on I started to improve.
Not sure what it was but now James is complaining of similar symptoms. We are thinking that it must have been something viral. It is a bit of a relief as I thought that it might have been a chronic condition.
I wasn't really allowed to slow down. I still had to take care of the family. I am rather worn out but life marches on. I did more weeding and things are still good. I need to get up early, but I also have to wait until my teenage daughter gets home. James is making cheese right now so I can't rely on him for any assistance with parenting. I didn't realize how exhausting a teenager can make life. The thing is I have a great teenage daughter.
The children and I are off early to appointments in the morning and James should be making cheese deliveries tomorrow. Just another busy week at Old West Ranch.
