So yeah. I should probably update before I forget what has been going on...
Sunday morning was church with the new pastors. I sat with some of the girls.
And then afterwards I went back and ended up going to town to the restaurant to have lunch with Kat, Kevin, Gabi, Avis, and the new pastors. I also ended up helping at the restaurant while I was there because it got mucho busy!
Then I watched The Boys are Back with Gabi.
Then I walked some laps around the orphanage before going to church again.
I sat with some of the boys and then afterwards I went back into town to the restaurant with Gabi to hangout with Wendy for a couple hours.
Monday was the usual schedule.
I did not play any soccer. I watched the kids play various different games.
I was more relaxed. Although I did get up at 5:30 in the morning to play sports with the girls.
I ate lunch with the boys, which I had not done since I was here.
And then after I was done hanging out and helping with the girls I went to the boys house and we watched The Karate Dog and on my computer we watched an episode of Power Rangers in spanish. ha ha. Good times. I Remember watching that exact episode when I was a kid. Weird.
And today we got up and played sports and my leg sort of hurt like I just hurt it a little. So I told them I could not kick the ball with my left leg anymore. So I was just being the goal keeper this afternoon but I forgot to kick with my right leg this one time, because I can kick with both, and kicked it with my left leg and it was no bueno.
I fell to the ground immediately and basically had to crawl to the house because I could not walk. It is where my quadriceps are, because it is the front of my leg and not the back. But anyways, Wanda came and massaged my leg with some sports creme and I took some tylenol for any inflammation but otherwise I do not have ice to ice it and I do not have an Ace bandage to compress it. So when I walk I do not bend my leg except every now and again. But it hurt to sit or stand at first but since Wanda massaged it and worked out the muscle I can sit with it straight and stand with it straight without it hurting like really bad. But it still hurts really bad to bend my leg excessively. So prayers for that please.
There is a conference with many churches in Chicalayo for 3 days and the pastor is taking the youth. So I am going to be the mom for the girls the next three days. I will post when I get back.
Thanks for your support and prayers!
Sending my love to each of you!
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okay so I got your message on the phone and i just read this. I would tell you to ice it... but there is no ice lol. Rita, if you ever feel your muscles starting to pull, stop playing BEFORE you actually pull it. Which it sounds like you did. And because you are not 12 or 13 years old, your body is more prone to injure itself. You probably shouldnt play 3 hours of soccer everyday if you never did before you came.. cuz mostly, every sport uses certain muscles more then other sports, so if your muscles arent used to, or really in shape for, soccer, then you need to take it more easy with soccer. Like you can play with them, but dont play so hard everytime until you are in good enough shape.. and maybe (well not now since youre hurt) you should stretch on your free time, or before you go to bed.
ReplyDeleteOKAY advice for injury.. im no trainer, but just avoid anything like running, or excessive walking (of course sometimes you cant avoid it) and you should stretch it every day... BUT when you stretch it do it lightly so you barely feel it, dont stretch it a lot or hard. Maybe getting another massage would help. Definitly take advil or tylanol. Drink lots of water, which im sure youre doing. And if you have anything frozen, or if you get the opportunity to ice it, do it for like 10-20 minutes.
and the best advice is.. PRAYER! God loves you and I pray for supernatural healing so you can continue in your ministry with the orphans! By His stripes you were healed! The Lord has compassion for your miss Rita Lee. I love you!
Oh wow I didn't think it was that bad from what you said on facebook but after reading your blog....aww my poor friend! I am sorry! Definetly take all the advise the person above wrote! :) Sounds like the youth retreat will be a lot of great memories! Those tend to be things you never forget! ha ha Te Amo Mucho!! Take care of your self! Don't be stubborn and over due it on the leg! Take it slow and steady so you can get better!! Can't wait to hear about the retreat!
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