TMJ is interesting in that, for me, it gets worse the more I am stressed.
Today I directed the stake choir at stake conference. I worried about making it to the end of the two-hour meeting because I could barely open my jaw and the pain was radiating through my whole head. As soon as the song was over the pain was significantly reduced. I guess all week I'd been worried about people showing up to sing with the choir since our rehearsal turnouts were pretty sparse.
I still have some pain and my headache didn't go away for a few hours but I feel so much better. I'm going to talk to my dentist on Thursday and ask him what he thinks I should do. I don't want this to happen again. Basically, the pain started on Monday and got progressively worse through the week. By the end taking four Ibuprofen was doing NOTHING. I even tried moist heat (like my mom suggested) but that didn't do a whole lot either.
Good to know that stress can cause this pain though. Next time I've got something big coming up I'll be better prepared.
In any case, the choir was spectacular. The piece I directed was Sally de Ford's arrangement of "I Stand All Amazed". They did so well. I love being ward choir director and I really enjoyed preparing for stake choir. It was so much pressure though! The worst part of my calling is that if people don't show up, then what's the point? Well, I know that if I do my 100% best to prepare and prayerfully consider my calling then that is what really matters. But what is a choir director with no singers to direct? A crazy lady waving her arms ;)
I'm so grateful for my ward choir. They are so supportive of me and really make me feel like my calling is worthwhile.
03 March 2013
28 February 2013
Let Down
Sometimes people let me down. And I just can't believe they could possibly do something like whatever it is they've done.
And then sometimes I let other people down. The majority of those times it was out of my control. But I still hate being a burden or an annoyance to my family and friends.
This happened to me today and I feel pretty much like the worst person ever. It's one of those things that I can't fix and it may have long-term negative consequences. I wish I could just bake some yummy treats to give to those I injured and say for the hundredth time "I'm Sorry" and maybe they would forgive me someday.
But for now I need to focus on being a positive influence for my husband and a good, attentive mother for my son. I need to focus on making better little choices so I can be an effective and influential parent, spouse, friend, co-worker, daughter, and sister. My Heavenly Father knows me. He knows the intentions and desires of my heart. I am grateful that even on days like today when I completely blow it, that God still loves me and He knows my total potential.
Tomorrow is a new day for new choices.
And then sometimes I let other people down. The majority of those times it was out of my control. But I still hate being a burden or an annoyance to my family and friends.
This happened to me today and I feel pretty much like the worst person ever. It's one of those things that I can't fix and it may have long-term negative consequences. I wish I could just bake some yummy treats to give to those I injured and say for the hundredth time "I'm Sorry" and maybe they would forgive me someday.
But for now I need to focus on being a positive influence for my husband and a good, attentive mother for my son. I need to focus on making better little choices so I can be an effective and influential parent, spouse, friend, co-worker, daughter, and sister. My Heavenly Father knows me. He knows the intentions and desires of my heart. I am grateful that even on days like today when I completely blow it, that God still loves me and He knows my total potential.
Tomorrow is a new day for new choices.
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