Back Pain Obstacles

Last night, after carrying in a heavy bag of groceries, I felt sciatic pain hit. At the moment, a mom came to pick up her child, (she had never been in my house before.) The house was in an okay state-but I knew my bed had not been made, also the kitchen was cluttered (but clean). As I struggled to have conversation, the pain became intense and 5 minutes later I was in bed for the night nursing my back. I was thinking of all that had to be done and hoping someone would pick up the slack. Today had already been planned and I knew I was going to have a visit from a different mom and I didn't want to be unprepared. By sheer will I got out of bed this morning at 6:30 and showered, got dressed, picked up my room, went downstairs, made coffee, put dishes away, okay I didn't do laundry, swish and swiped the bathrooms, and a bit later, vacuumed. It was good enough and I could invite my guest inside with confidence and even gave her a tour. No, not perfect, but good enough. She happens to be an expert in decorating, so I had her take a look, and she gave me some fine ideas.