Sleepless In Texas

Pain is preventing me from sleeping; perhaps better stated is that without pain meds I'm getting no sleep.  It's just one of those times a medicinal assist would very much be appreciated.  This is more than breakthrough pain from the cancer treatments after-effects, this is the wave after wave crashing onto jagged rocks kind of pain; what's almost comical is the pain is nearly enough to make me pass out...nearly being the operative word.  And so, here I am in this blog instead of my comfy bed.

Since sleep eludes me I'm making use of the time.  A pot of what will be chicken broth is bubbling away; this will be my only food until I am allowed to eat regular foods again.  I've also mixed my lovely 'house cleaning' cocktail; mmmmm, I chose the citrus berry flavor packet for the 4 liters awaiting my pallet. (I'm chilling it first, of course)  Rounding out my liquid fare today is iced tea and if I'm really feeling festive I might have a popcicle or two; although this will require a trip to the store as the flavors I have are not allowed due to their colors (red, blue, pink, purple).  Care to join me, I'll be especially generous in sharing my citrus berry cocktail!

For now I'll turn off the burner and try to sleep a bit.....I may be back in here before you know it.

"Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest." ~~Ashleigh Brilliant