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Last month I got a back sprain when I lifted my Cannon Printer trying to transfer it to another location. I did not know I am not that strong anymore. I thought I had retained my usual energy when I in my thirties.

The xray result says, there was a displacement of I don't remember the medical term typed on the reading but I was told to be ready wearing a body brace. As of now I can't sleep lying down on my side; I should be flat on bed so that the displacement will not turn serious. But as it is, one gallon of water is too heavy for me. I back aches whenever I lift something heavy or when I sit for long hours in front of the computer.

I would really appreciate an assistant in all my activities.

Been so busy the past couple of weeks. I don't know if I forgot my time management skills or there were really activities that could not be left undone.

We had a fund raising in the church in order to build a rectory for the parish. Our chapel will soon become a parish and everybody was excited to sell the raffle tickets, the final draw of which was June 28 where one lucky winner brought home the brand new Avanza. It was a handsome car fitted for a lady driver and I also prayed to be the winner. But when it was drawn and somebody else name was taken, it made me sigh a relief because at least our job was done.

Before the raffle draw I accompanied by sweetheart to his hometown in Kalibo. His purpose was to be fully recuperated from his stroke. We visited Boracay, (the Pearl of the Pacific) where I have a long-term membership up to 2032. Then back to his town in Kalibo where he is staying until now. He decided to stay for his mission while I returned to Manila for my personal activities.

Prior to this Boracay visit, the Flores de Mayo was successfully accomplished. Fifty five sagalas honored the Blessed Virgin with roses and prayers. Thanks to the municipal band of Mayor Ilagan and the drum and lyre from Pasig.

Several other activities piled up together that made myself so tired and suffered a flu. Mind you it was not the A(H1N1) virus because after two days I am again up alive and kicking.

For two nights I had not been able to get a good sleep because of colds. I could not breath through the nose but through the mouth. It was only after drinking a glass of boiled oregano that I had a little relief. My sister recommended this herbal medication which she found it to be effective to her grandchildren.

It is difficult to have colds even if you do not have fever. I could not concentrate on my writing jobs and could not generate intelligent ideas. I am also afraid to sleep because the more I could feel the difficulty of breathing. Neozeps and decolgens are not advisable if you have clogged nose. My oregano drink decongested my clogs.

Wheelchairs cost a lot of money these days. My neighbor informed me that in Avenida and along Bambang streets, plated wheelchairs cost only around P2,500 but the painted ones cost only about P1,200. That was 3 years ago. Yesterday was different. Plaited wheelchairs range from P3,200 to P5,600 per unit. The painted ones cost P2,800 to P3,000.

Because of the high cost, I opted to buy a walker. The walker has four front wheels and an adjustable seater. We will use this to practice my husband walking. Anyway, the doctor did not advise him to use a wheelchair so he would not become dependent on it for his movement. But because his left hand and arm are still very weak, we have to escort him on his left side in order to make use of the walker. Did I not waste my money?

Yesterday was our 34th wedding anniversary. I thank God we are still a pair. We were only 25years old during our wedding and since then I prayed that whoever will be recalled first will give the one who will stay the assurance that everything will be okay.

Since my husband got a stroke, I have always wanted to bring my husband outdoors through a wheelchair. It would be probably a nice gift for our anniversary.