This Day

This day is leaning toward sunset and I have yet to get dressed. I think over Christmas break I managed a kick-back day in my jammies, but I certainly haven't had one since -- not even today. Somehow last night, while soundly sleeping, I managed to wrench my back. Today no matter how I sit, or lay, or move, or stand there is pain. Not a horrible, "I can't stand this" pain, except in little short jabs that cause me to gasp and freeze. This pain is persistent and insistent. It is wearing me out. Awake only 12 hours and ready for bed, but lying down brings more pain, not rest.