@jimhd Good morning Jim. Its 5:45 am here and I'm just waking up to read your post. Looks like it was a rough day for you. I'm sorry to see this however, happy to hear that you are taking steps towards figuring out a thing or two abour your body, presently. I'm sorry the skin punch biopsy was painful and your health has presented more challenges. You speak of the things you did/do regardless. Crazy question.....might there ever be a chance, you take a day off for sheer rest and being good to your body? I get the feeling that would feel like a death sentence to you. I understand you have a lot of upkeep on your property but, just wondering. I myself have learned that I am my worse enemy. My impatience for sitting still and my overachieving self is one bad combination.🥵 I did a number on myself this past weekend by doing simple things that my desire pushes me to do regardless of outcome... like walk at a small farmers market my daughter was working at, rode in the car too long to get there, improperly lifted more weight (the day before) than I should have (5-10 lb. limit)...the list goes on but it's boring. After a painful weekend of I suppose poor choices (even though I'm too stubborn to see as such), I consented to "allow my body" to rest yesterday. I mean bottom line, I hadn't much choice. I still moved about as tolerated but you know what I mean, I actually listened to my body and acted according to its pain signals. I dont know Jim, it's hard to be in such denial about our bodies and chronic pain. We must move it or lose it yet, find the proper balance to do such. I'm wondering if perhaps you ever. allow yourself a well deserved day off? Maybe when it rains or when your kids come by? I'm thinking of you, I want what's best for you and I care. I will venture to say that, you sir, are too damn hard on yourself. Just like me!! 😊 Be well - Rachel

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