Sweet Tea & Friend’s November Link Up

Welcome to our Sweet Tea & Friends November Link Up! I’m so glad you stopped by, pulled up a chair, and joined us today.

Before we jump in, friends, I wanted to share a quick update on my October physical therapy for my lower right back and right hip. The great news? I feel AMAZING now!

But… well, there’s always a “but” somewhere, isn’t there?

While the PT worked wonders on my back and hip, all those exercises ended up severely angering my bad right knee. Back in 2018, I had my knee debrided (cleaned out) via arthroscopy. I was actually scheduled to get a full knee replacement, but then I watched a video of the procedure on YouTube and completely chickened out! So now, I’m heading back into PT specifically for my knee, hoping we can soothe its anger. That means November is turning out to be another rest month for me.

Then, mid to late month, my Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)—that pesky positional vertigo—decided to send me for a few loops. It usually acts up about twice a year, which means I have to go in and get my ear crystals reset. The trouble was there were zero PT openings anywhere in my health system for weeks with the therapists who specialize in it, so I just had to wait it out.

And that leads me to quite a story for you all!

I got up early one morning to go to the bathroom. Even though I sat on the edge of my bed for a moment before standing, it must not have been long enough. The second I stood up and started walking, I felt weak and went black in the head. I managed to back up against the wall, but the next thing I knew, I opened my eyes, looked at my dog, and said out loud: “Huh… I’m on the floor.”

Then I told her, “I should probably lay here for a minute to make sure my head isn’t floopy.”

And right after that, I promptly prayed, “Thank You, Jesus, for breaking my fall.”

To be honest, I don’t even remember if I ever made it to the bathroom! I skinned up my other knee and ended up with a sore spot on my forehead, but overall, I’m okay. And here’s the crazy kicker: that fall must have actually reset my ear crystals! I haven’t been dizzy, spinny, or had a single BPPV symptom ever since! Talk about a blessing in disguise.

A Quick Note & Seasonal Wishes

I also want to send out my sincere apologies for not including the featured posts from last month once again—thank you so much for your grace and understanding while I navigate all these body quirks!

As we step into November, I want to send out warm seasonal wishes to all my friends near and far. To everyone here in the North, I hope you enjoy the crisp autumn air, cozy sweaters, and falling leaves. And to all my sweet friends Down Under, I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warmth of spring!

I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to this past month.

⬇️Also, Our Seasonal Link is live over at my other blog, Musings & Glimpses⬇️

Autumn Through Thanksgiving Home Spaces Link Up

And

⬇️For Readers: Bookish Bliss Musings & More Quarterly Link Up is live over at my blog Between The Bookends⬇️

Bookish Bliss Musings & More Quarterly Link Up (October 18th through December 18th)

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