Tomorrow will be exactly one month since my first surgery...and what a difference in the way I feel. All the books said the first month was pretty rugged, and I must agree. But now that the worst is behind me, I can focus on the incremental improvements I see everyday.
I think I will forever link political conventions with this recuperation time. My parents and I disagree on all things political, but they were gracious enough to listen to the Dems last week, and I have been enthusiastically watching the Reps this week. Funny thing, my parents are anything but Hillary supporters. When she gave her speech last week, it was late, and I needed to lay down. In order for me to hear it from my room, they turned the tv up really loudly, and I couldn't help but smile about how I had managed to have Hillary's voice ringing from the rafters in this Republican stronghold. She would have been proud.
I'm still out there walking. I have a loop that is almost a half mile and my dad and I walk it twice a day. I wear a great big straw hat for all the sunny spots, so I must look quite a sight. Yesterday, I started to practice with the cane, and walked a bit outside with it. It's nice to have greater flexibility than on the walker, but I do feel a bit more precarious on it. For now, I'm sticking with the walker for my "long distance" walks, so I can keep up my "speed" ( a relative term, I can assure you!)
The meals from the lovely folks at work have started - 4 meals a week. It is a tremendous boost to see the food come through the door, and all the thoughtful and creative extras that people choose to include. Thanks so much to all who are involved. Plus, my friend, Eileen, delivers the meals, so we get a chance to visit on screened porch. The porch is in such a serene location, that Eileen said she felt that she had a reiki treatment that last time she was here.
All in all, I'm doing pretty well a month out, and am enormously grateful for family and friends.
Ellen
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Hi Ellen--
It's great to hear your update and your amazing progress. We're with you all the way, with hope for your continued courage and gentleness and good humor that's threaded through this blog.
And special thanks to your parents for taking such good care of you.
Enjoy these new fall days!
Glad to hear you are doing well. You even "sound" better. Funny how that can come across in a blog, eh. Just take it easy and don't try to do to much too soon!
-j
Hi EK!
So glad to read and hear you are doing better. Such a long road but you are doing so well. Enjoy this week, it should be pleasant to get out into it.
Lorraine
Wonderful news.
As I head towards Sunday, and the two days of travel to Australia, I wanted to share some information on a class I'm about to take. It's called "Creativity Trumps Anxiety." It is being lead by a respected friend who says in her opening comments "essential to good health is creating space and time for stretching in new directions ... our culture reserves few places where we can think, feel and play. The course includes journaling, drawing, poetry, music, theater games, and collage. I start almost immediately after returning from our 3 weeks away. Can't wait.
I read your 2 recent posting and think, you're another reason why I think this class is a good idea.
Can't wait to catch up to your next chapters. I'll be back on 10/5!
Hugs,
Joanne
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