I know I should be grateful and I am! Having said that, my back pain is putting serious limitations on what I can do. Oh, I can do it but I’ll pay for it later by being flat on my back with lidocaine patches and heating pads. It’s so beautiful and the surf is calm and clear but I’m weighing the costs-benefits of trekking up and down the beach. Trying mind over matter and trying to hide it from the kids.

Oh well...such is life.

Warm wishes and hugs to all.