I’ve been having some lower back pain over the past week or so and it’s gotten worse over the past three days. So, Betty took me to our doctor and her diagnosis is lumbar spinal stenosis which is a fancy medical term for arthritis.

She said it is a common ailment that affects older folks and being 80, almost 81, I guess I’m an older folk.

The initial treatment is an anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the infection and Gabapentin to deal with the nerve issues, along with traditional things such as applying cold and heat. She ordered an MRI to confirm her diagnosis, but that will probably be three weeks or more.

I can’t bend down to pick up anything on the floor, but standing does not hurt that much so I can still do some of the things around the house. Betty, bless her heart, is picking up all the things I can’t do.

Despite what I’m dealing with, it’s minor compared to others (looking at you Molly) who are dealing with much more pain in their lives.

Just dealing with it through God’s grace and Betty’s loving help.

My money is on the bulls …

Dogs bring a lot into our lives. In this case he brings healing.

My Busy as a Bee post photos were accidentally deleted before it published. Sorry about that.

Bumblebees are working hard on our Rose of Sharon.