November 29, 2004NurtureI mentioned awhile back that I had been having trouble with my shoulder and arm. It is the reason I haven't been on here as much as usual. Have been seeing a chiropractor now for a couple of months and am much improved - such a blessing to not have constant pain. Last week - after having graduated to fewer visits - I had a bit of a flare-up. It sent me back to her office in near tears. Near tears - because I am the Mom I am the stoic one I don't break down I am tough - strong - hard as nails
NOT Really and truly - I thought I had it pretty well together - figured I could get in there, get adjusted, have a therapeutic massage, and make my escape - pretty much unscathed. Only, it didn't work out quite that way. Nurturing got in the way of that plan. Empathy got in the way. Tenderness got in the way. I was told that I could cry if I needed to - the masseuse would not mind - he is used to that happening. I could even cry in the adjustment room if I needed to. Boy, apparently I needed to - without warning the tears were streaming down my face. And there was a sweet release. The pain dissipated, also. Apparently I carry my stress right there between my shoulders. It had been a stressful week, compounded by the pain, which was compounded by the stress, which was . . . well, you get the picture. I know that I am paying that office for their services - but I feel that they really do care about me. Even if it is only in passing - only while I am right there in front of them - it is there. Greg shows it in his respectful discretion as he works on me. Sometimes we talk - but mostly I let him work me over without much more than an "oof" on my part. Gloria shows it by the way she cradles my head in her hands in a relaxation hold after she has adjusted me - by the occasional running of her thumb down my forehead. There is healing in the human touch - especially in one who cries out for the touch of another human. Nurture - plain and simple. now go on out and touch someone, won't you? Posted by Purplemoose at November 29, 2004 11:47 PMComments
I am glad that you have people who can help you with your pain. I have been so blessed as I've only experienced truly excruitiating pain once and that was when I broke my nose. Waking up after surgery was a big ouch. Keep taking care of you! p.s. it's snowing here this morning ; ) Posted by: Lisa at November 30, 2004 06:00 AMYes, ma'am... Posted by: dan at November 30, 2004 09:51 PM*Finger pointed at Moosie....... * I'm touching you....... *G*. MUAH! Posted by: Ladybug at November 30, 2004 10:06 PMI so relate to this post, and I'm so very glad you let go. Posted by: jadedju at November 30, 2004 10:56 PMI guess I should quit stalling and go too huh? Posted by: mary lou at December 1, 2004 11:32 AMI go to a chiropractor and he does a great job. I also like a monthly massage! I used to get acupuncture which did wonders, but being diabetic I got infected once and she told me I shouldn't have acupunture if I infect easily! bummer. My years of chiropracter's are done. No way with rods in my back could I take manipulation. :-) Do hope you get the kinks worked out. Love ladybug's I'm touching you, though the commercial is driving me nuts! Posted by: bonnie at December 4, 2004 06:18 PM |
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