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“But I just wanted to…”

02 May 2007 by

I hate to lose my temper.  Unfortunately, losing my temper is one of my biggest vices–right next to losing my patience.  It’s that one sin that I hear myself repeating in confession above all others. 

When I realize I’ve lost my temper, I immediately apologize to my poor kids or husband, whomever I unleased my wrath upon, humbly asking for their forgiveness.  But the most painful and meaningful penence I get is when my little girl say, in a voice that only a three year old can muster, “Mama, but I just wanted to…” 

Thank you Lord for these little voices, often not my own, that lead me to be truly sorrowful for my sins and repent. 

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Sciatic Nerve ouchies

02 May 2007 by

Well it appears that I may be having issues with my sciatic nerve.  Last night I developed a painful bruise on my foot that has since made my toes and lower leg all tingley.  Joy.  :(

The sciatic nerve is a long nerve that runs from the lower back to the back of the legs and feet.   Some of the symptoms of sciatica during pregnancy include:

  • Pins and needles in the lower back or leg, possibly the affected foot.
  • Shooting or burning in the leg, buttock or lower back.
  • Pain in the lower back or back of the pelvis that may extend into the foot.
  • Numbness in the leg or feet.

I have an appointment with a neurologist tomorrow.  I hope this is all that it is.  Although none of the symptoms included brusing.  That’s the one thing that concerns me. 

So if you don’t mind, please say a little prayer for me.   Thanks!

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