No Pain, No Gain

I received my steroid injection around 3:00 this afternoon. The procedure itself went as smoothly as possible, but once the numbing medication wore off, the pain quickly set in. That part is always the hardest. For the first couple of days, the soreness can be intense. Right now my body is craving heat while being limited to ice. This only adds to the temporary discomfort.

At the moment, I honestly feel worse than I did before the injection. Anyone who deals with chronic pain understands how exhausting it can be. Pain has a way of wearing on you physically, emotionally, and mentally. You never really get used to ii. You just learn how to endure it while hoping for relief.

Still, I know this is part of the process. I’ve been here many times before. There’s often increased pain before there’s progress. I go into each injection knowing it will get harder before it gets better. I also know that healing and relief usually follow. This temporary discomfort is part of the journey toward something better.

So as I close out this year, I’m doing so in great discomfort. I’m also looking forward with hope. I’m trusting that better days are ahead, and that this season of pain will eventually give way to renewed strength and freedom. Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for me. Your prayers mean more than you know, and I truly believe this too shall pass.

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17