You may recall from recent entries, that Jo’s been having some back trouble. He’s seen the doctor twice now. He came home early from work yesterday because the pain became so unbearable, that he had to take one of his pills. Of course, after doing so he was unable to operate any equipment and they allowed him to come home. It didn’t count against him because he worked just past half the day. Well, I was just fixing to hop back into bed for a nap when the phone rang. It was Jo. He’s seeing the paramedic where he works, has been given the name of a new MD to see this week and is coming home early. Whatever he was moving today, was heavier than what he normally moves and after almost 2 hours of work, his back is worse off than it was before. He can’t bend over or stretch his arms above his head.

I hate it when he’s sick but especially when he’s down like this. It just seems like nothing makes him comfortable or eases the pain. I hope this new doctor is going to actually do something. Jo said the last one only visited with him for about 2 minutes each time. We should have expected this though, considering this doctor charges people for work excuses and that’s really what it seems like everyone was there for.. except Jo. sigh