A Month at the Beach in Winter: Hurting

When I awoke this morning, my back was stiff and I couldn't stand up straight. I thought that lying in bed would perhaps make it worse and even keep me there for an extended time. So I got dressed and took some pain medicine to keep from locking up and headed out to see the sunrise with Evie.




It was a glorious sunrise and I found my first perfect sand dollar along the way.




Evie walked close to my side as I practiced heeling her using a choke chain and treats to help reinforce what I want her to do. It seems more important than ever now that my back is hurting and her constant pulling, if it didn't cause it, is making it worse.




As people approach us to pet Evie, I find I am trying to steer away. She jumps up every time, if not on them, then on me afterward, suddenly wanting to play.

I find I am feeling short tempered and even worried about being here as the campground fills to capacity today for the three-day holiday weekend.

I am feeling stuck and I don't know what to do.

Love,
Ronda

Location:Huntington Marsh Rd,Pawleys Island,United States