I've been flat on my back for so long, I almost don't remember the bike, which is really strange considering motorcycling was the impetus for my blog. Being incapacitated for this long has given me a lot of empathy with people who have chronic pain. I admit to a  few times pondering what I would do if the chronic pain I was suffering would be my way of life, or death in life as I think of it. I don't think life is worth living if you're in so much pain that you can't do the things that you find worthwhile; riding your motorcycle, reading, gardening, beekeeping, hiking, playing, making love, etc...I am surviving that now. I finally had a lumbar block done yesterday. I had already seen improvements for two days, but the procedure really seems to be speeding it along. I'm still on some heavy duty medication. When they say take it with food and it may cause dizziness, they're not foolin'. J just saved my day again after I dumped a glass of wine into my computer keyboard. He had a few spares stowed away and came to my rescue, the gallant man that he is. He has been so solid for me during this time. I was scared that I might never be able to go back to work, two years before retirement, but he never wavered, he's been here every night keeping me company, fixing dinner, and even took on the extra work of preparing for the beehive site. We're supposed to pick up the nuc within the next week or so. My youngest is  accomplishing his undergrad graduation. I am so proud of Christian. He is doing exactly what I wished for my boys, to find a gratifying and financially supportive career. I've always told my boys my goal for them  was to find gratifying work, I've never pushed them to excel or to compete, only to find their own niche. I'm beginning to understand that I've conveyed that msg. well enough to see the results and I am pleased.