It is great to see a new post and get an update from you! We eagerly await any words from you and stalk your blog hourly. Glad to hear you, Nick and the family are safe.
Who would be able to sleep on a hard floor night after night under such conditions? Your nerves, stress and tension are keeping you awake and subconsciously playing out scenarios in your dreams. Try to get some sleep even if only "cat naps." Until you see the doctor, do you have anything you could heat up to place on your back and areas where your body aches? Even a water bottle or a strong ziploc bag filled with semi to hot water placed in a second ziploc bag and wrapped in a towel would offer some relief. I realize supplies are few and you need to be creative with what is available.
I've been worried after hearing Nick was injured and went to the hospital a couple days ago. What happened to him? Great news that he has a thermal imager! Has he been equipped with a helmet and bullet-proof vest? Thank goodness your friend will send him good boots, thermal cloth and socks. Sanitary pads as insoles. Who would've imagined? Are you able to get in contact with volunteers here for assistance? https://ilysarazom.com/
It was almost like a premonition that Nick purchased military style backpack and hiking bootsfor your vacation...
You are a brave woman and our hero! @zirochka💪💙🇺🇦💛💪
I pray that God continues to shield you, Nick and your loved ones and keep you safe.🙏
Sending big virtual hugs and love!♥️
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I'm so lucky to have you as my friend, dear Nina. Your advices and tips is a real wisdom. The idea with a bottle of a hot water is brilliant, I will try it right away.
Nick has a helmet and a bullet-proof vest. And the division where he was relocated to is better equipped, and I so much hope he will not sleep on the open air anymore. He had a strong backache as he has protrusions in the lumbar region thank goodness his kidneys are fine (or looks fine). The funny thing is that he's got a bullet-proof vest just when backache started, it's damn heavy. And he couldn't wear it.
Thanks a million for your care and your support, my dear! I value it so much!
You are very good person and I am blessed to have you as my friend! @zirochka💕
Happy to offer any tips or assistance that help and provide comfort especially during these harsh times. I hope the hot water bottle suggestion is helping relieve your back and muscle pains until you can see a doctor. I cannot begin to imagine the tension and nonstop nerves in your muscles are under. Try to rest/nap/sleep on the comfortable mattress on your bed when you're at home. I was happy to read you went to the store and even bought yogurt! It's important that you eat something even if you don't feel hungry. Please take care of your health.
I'm glad Nick has body protection (helmet and bullet-proof vest)..Hopefully the new boots, socks and warmer clothes will come soon. Lumbar issues with a protrusion are serious painful. Not sure what pain medications are available or steroid injections since bed restis not an option for him. I had no idea he also recently had a kidney stone. Maybe the boss at the new unit he's been detailed to will make use of Nick's IT computer and engineering skills and have him working cyber intel somewhere safer.
Praying for peace and an end to the war. May God continue to protect you, Nick, your family and loved ones, President Zelenskyy and Ukrainiane!💙🇺🇦💛🙏🕊🌻
Each time I get a reply from you it makes my day and I search your blog for updates!🌹
How nice to hear from you, dear @ninahaskin! Nick's back is getting better. He dove into his new "job", said he is amazed by people's will to help. We don't seem to have a bureaucracy anymore. I'm so happy to be able to see him once in a while.
My back is feeling better as well, after yesterday's visit of a specialist. And I got back to work yesterday as I am the only person now who earn money and support 3 families, although still help to the volunteers from a remote, so my days are busy enough. But now I can sleep at home.
Thanks a million for your prayers, dear Nina!
!LUV
Oh, yes, I've read about they created that website - one entry point for volunteers.