Pain and growing old. Three months ago and I swore up and down id never start poking my fingers and taking sugar level readings. Almost 59 same age as dad. I found the strength. Never thought I'd call in and take day off without going to hospital or sick. Sometimes the pain makes it happen. Had back surgery last December. It helped me able to laugh and sneeze and feel other aches and pains. It's not all physical either. There is many questions we ask ourselves and when we are making progress something happens. Tired and grouchy, but hopefully more understanding of others. Pray for the strength to keep going and working and the knowledge to know when I will need to move on.#pain aging life#