🩹 PP Update: Navigating Struggles and Project Progress
First off, I know there have been a lot of struggling and downward posts lately. Honestly, it’s a real struggle wondering if this project is even worth doing. I promise, though, that once we’re on the road, the posts will be mostly “up.”
🤕 The Neck and Shoulder Issue
So, Friday morning, I planned to work a half-day. Nope. My neck decided to freeze up. Every move I tried to make caused cramps and severe pain. This isn’t new, but it’s been a while since my neck has done that.
I still went out as planned to the Halloween costume party and live music. We were all dressed up, but by the time I got home, I was just about screaming with every move I tried to make.
I stayed in bed until Monday morning, doing all the right things: ice, heat, muscle relaxers, plenty of water, and rest. By Sunday night, the pain had moved down into my right shoulder blade. My arm and hand felt dead, so I had to work on getting that fluid pressure off—which I had to do many, many times.
Monday was cold and wet, and my muscles just wouldn’t move.
🔨 Back to Work and an Early Morning Tragedy
Tuesday, I got back to work, slow but steady. I started at 8:00 AM but had to stop by 3:00 PM (I usually work until 4:45 PM).
Then, at 3:00 AM on Wednesday morning, I had just gotten back in bed from one of my many get-ups to pee. I heard a gigantic boom, then thud, thud, thud. I got up, got dressed, and it wasn’t good. My neighbors’ donkey and horse had stepped out in front of a big truck. They didn’t make it. (You can read the whole story on my Facebook page, SBBartis. I’ll post the link.)
I helped at the wreck, directed traffic until help arrived, and then stayed with the horse until the end. That took me from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
🏁 Pushing Forward
I couldn’t let that stop me from building on the PP. We have to get enough done to be in it and be in Pensacola before the New Year. So, today turned into a 12-hour workday. I’m so weak and tired it’s not even funny.
I’m resting tonight and will be back at it tomorrow at 8:00 AM.
We will get ‘er done.
Thank you, 😊
J.G. and the PPT Posse
The sad horse and donkey truck wreck link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17LG2MVzY5
It has been a struggle for sure but So glad you are better & able to be back building. I know it’s still hard but we’re getting it, one step at a time. And looking forward to our travels 🩷
It was so sad & heartbreaking about our neighbors Donkey & horse (our sweet buddies)but glad you were awake to help at that time of morning.
Yes, it’s still hard my old body.
But progress is being made slow but steady.
Our buddy’s will be missed. 😏
I’m glad you got through everything that’s been going on with you I feel for you And the horse and donkey There isn’t a safe road anywhere because everyone is in a hurry They need to slow it down Time is already flying too fast I’m glad that Kathy is there for you And you are there for her I’m also excited about the future travels in PP❤️
Ty 😊.
Yea, I seem to always be there right there in the middle. All ways been there for lot folks.
So think you for being there for us.
You very right on no safe roads. We plane to take the back roads in Pp to force us to take it slow. Example a 6 to 8 hour drive to Pensacola, Pp will take 36 to 48 hours to make the trip.
Me and Kathy Rose do have each other and have had for 38 years, good for me!!! Poor K Rose 🌹 😁
Thank for Dawn for walking into my our life, it’s not been the same since 😁