Hip Pain

I was just finishing up my knee physical therapy (from my surgery back in August) when my hip started to act up. That was last November. I thought it was just sore because it had been so long since running. So I took a break from exercising again but that didn't help. The pain gradually increased until I had to go back to the dr and she didn't know what was wrong, so her response was just to send me back to physical therapy. The pain only intensified with physical therapy and I was starting to get nervous that maybe something more serious was wrong. But Sister Park and my mom both thought I should try a chiropractor. When I asked multiple therapists about seeing a chiropractor, they told me that I didn't need to. But at the same time, no therapist was able to help me reduce the pain. So after praying about it, I felt that seeing a chiropractor would be the next step. Fortunately there is one in our neighborhood that we used to go to church with before the ward split. Unfortunately, our insurance doesn't pay for chiropractic services, and I think that is why I was a little hesitant about seeing one. But the pain was getting so bad, that I decided it was worth a try at any expense.

Last Friday I made an appointment and they saw me later that afternoon. He took x-rays (which I am not sure why the dr didn't do that in the first place) and made a few adjustments. That night while on a date night with Mario I realized that my hip was no longer hurting me and it hasn't hurt since. I am having some pain in my back but that is nothing compared to the hip pain. I saw the x-rays of my spine yesterday. It will take several more apts and some exercises at home for me to correct the curve in my spine. But I am so grateful that I went into see him. I only wish I did it months ago especially before our Florida cruise. I had a lot of pain even then so I wasn't able to work out or hike or do all the things I normally do on a cruise.

The chiropractor, Dr. Staggs, also agreed with the therapist that told me to quit sleeping on my stomach. That may be causing the problems in my spine. So now it is back to trying to sleep on my side with a body pillow. Ugh!

Monster Jam

Mario thought it would be fun to take the kids to a Monster Jam Rally. I felt quite out of my element, but it did bring me back to my Missouri roots. I found the racing to be as realistic as WWF wrestling I used to watch on tv as a kid. I think once in a lifetime is enough Monster Jam for me.

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iphone and ipad 2

I have been waiting years for Verizon to get the iphone. When it finally did, I was under contract with my droid Eris. I could upgrade to one with Eric's account since he is no longer under contract. But I think I will wait until my contract is up in October. Mario decided to finally upgrade his phone that he has had for 3 years. He loved his little red LG phone that made calls so easily. Last night he was getting frustrated with his new iphone because he can't make calls with just one push of a button like he used to. So he said he may give the iphone to me and go back to his little LG. I can only hope. But I think once he uses it for a few days, he'll realize that he can't live without it. We are huge Apple fans at my house, so I am anxiously awaiting the ipad 2 that comes out next week. Let's see if I will actually break down and spend the money for what is really just a toy for me. I doubt I will be able to even though the whole family is hoping I will.

Snow in Tucson

Heavenly Father must have heard my complaints on Saturday. I was complaining that there is nothing to do in Tucson.

So we were all excited to wake up to snow Sunday morning. Thank goodness we don't go to church until the afternoon. Unfortunately,the snow was all gone by noon.

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Hi, I'm Mario Perez and I am a Mormon

After church, Eric came home and told me that Mario had been selected by the EQ President and Bishopric to fill out an application to make one of these commercials:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQGuDslF9Uo

Sorry, I don't know how to make it a clickable link. So you'll have to copy and paste the link.

I laughed. Why would they select Mario? He is your typical Mormon. He doesn't really have some cool story like the Harley rider. But pretty cool. Tucson has been a test market for these commercials and billboards so we see them all the time here. I wonder if our family gets to be in the commercial if he is selected to make one. Mario asked if me if I think this will be his "big break."

Wrestling

I broke down and went to watch Eric wrestle yesterday. It was pretty intense like Mario told me. Seeing kids pick each other and slam them to the mat is pretty scary. Then there was one boy laying on the mat for a couple minutes before he got back up and continued wrestling. I am glad that wasn't Eric because I would have probably embarrassed him by running over there. One kid had to leave due to a bone injury in his face. I must have been in the bathroom when that happened because I missed it. If that all isn't enough, there is a designated blood-wiper-upper. Why blood is involved in wrestling is my question.

That may be my only time watching, but I am glad I did it once. Fortunately Eric wasn't body slammed. I took video of the match and I think that helped me not to be so nervous. I was too busy trying to focus on the video. Here are a few pictures. Eric is in the lovely red spandex.

Sewing

Erin needed a poodle skirt for a daddy-daughter activity. Melissa knew nothing about it but out of the blue sent me the link to a really easy pattern. So Erin and I made a couple skirts using that great, easy pattern. Thank you Melissa.

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