Hi Kim
Painting is actually theraputic, because I am actually DOING something, and standing doesn't cause me as much pain as sitting does. It helps the old ego & brain too, because the hardest part of living with pain is the way it restricts our activities, I'm sure you would agree....
I did a little painting, but my hawke eye husband stops me from over doing things.....so he spotted the signs on Saturday, and stopped me from working too long and causing too much pain. We are almost finished the front of the house now, it's quite large...there are 5 bedrooms! We are really happy with it, and will finish the little bit that is left this week, and start on the back next weekend. We want to have it all finished for Christmas, because we get to celebrate in summer, so we have lots og BBQ's with friends & family and Christmas is an outdoor affair!
He has just walked over to the computer & told me to go back to bed! LOL He heard my grunts as I shifted in my desk chair....LOL he KNOWS how I end up if I spend too much time on the computer.
I am a compulsive volunteer, and I am involved with several charities and projects....it helps keep me grounded and reminds me that even with my body in the state that it is..... there is still plenty to be grateful for..... I have all my arms & legs, a good marriage, great kids, wonderful friends around me (and here on the board) a roof over my head (even though it's only half painted at the moment...lol) blah blah blah....
Well Kim, I best get off this chair & go back to reclining in bed.....I have another 900 page book I can start on now...LOL I have finished the almost 1 000 page book I started last week *sigh* and I had to wait almost 2 years for the auther to finish it, as it is the fifth book in a series....and yes I am well & truly hooked! LOL
Love & gentle warm hugs
Jo(Australia)