Since December 24, 2003 I have not worked more than a day or two because of my back. I was in Antarctica at the time working as heavy truck and equipment mechanic, I had to work in the back of a track fire truck. Because of the position and the work that had to be done, I blew out a disc after about a month fighting this fighting through the pain trying to work off and on they decided to go ahead and send me home. I flew from Antarctica back to Colorado. The first flight was from McMurdo Station Ross Sea To Christchurch, New Zealand. Spent the night there then the next day I boarded the first flight headed back to the states. The flight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Auckland New Zealand was fairly good. Then came an unexpected flight delay in Auckland NZ, the plane had troubles and an 8 hour period of waiting, then the long flight to LA USA. Then another delay and finely the flight to Denver CO USA.
Then came 6 years of 4 back surgeries. Now I put up with pain, but the trick is to stay positive and stay focused. I am better at this, but a lot of work remains.
Now finally to the point; whenever you find yourself facing a challenge, no matter what it may be. Try to stay positive, work your way through the problem, come out on the other side a batter person, don’t let the problem define you, You take control!