I've spent the last two years thinking about, planning, and dreading have a knee replacement, and now I'm on the other side! A wonderful feeling after all this time.
My surgery went extremely well, a "text-book case" according to my orthopod. He said the pegs of cartilage and bone I had inserted into the hole in my cartilage three years' ago really had tried to grow. There was scar tissue and some type of cartilage but not the right kind, so it was just a soft mess that gave me no cushioning. I'm so glad to have it all out of my body.
I was discharged yesterday from the hospital, a day earlier than planned. Chet stayed with me a good bit of the time, just leaving when he had things to be attended to. Carrie, blessed child of mine, came from Little Rock and stayed with me the entire time I was in the hospital. I had one very bad night with pain out of control, and she was such a comfort and help. I will forever keep it in my heart that she was there for me and such a blessing. She left this morning to go back to Little Rock and her life there. J.L. was most anxious for her to get back and attend a family dinner. Brandon, sweet Booger-Boy child of mine, called and checked on his Mama as he started his new life in Little Rock. He had his first day of work Wednesday at the Little Rock airport. Am anxious to actually talk to him and see how it's going.
Chet and I took a long walk this morning as part of my rehab. I was burning up the sidewalk with my walker and with the dogs running along w/their short little legs. I thought, "I shouldn't be walking, that's going to hurt me," and then remembered that now I can walk and that it's good for me. What a different perspective and how joyous. I'm so anxious to be able to walk. Hope I always remember to thank the Lord for my ability to do so and never take it for granted again.
Thank you ever so much to all who have prayed for me. I'm doing very well, but still need a lot of prayers until I get to the end of rehab and know this is going to work.
Glad everything went well. Sounds like you are off to a great start in your healing. We can compare notes :) If you have any questions, please ask. It's nice to talk to others who have been through this.
I am SO glad to hear you are doing so well!!!!! You have been in my thoughts and prayers! Daughters are so wonderful! I am glad Carrie was able to come and help you. Keep us posted on your recovery. Love ya!
It looks like you and I have a new left knee in common, and from your previous blog, just a day apart. My surgery was Nov 12th, and also a success. I've been directed to several new knee brethren in pleo and it is a comfort to read that what I'm experiencing is typical. I'm so glad you are doing so well and pray for your (our) continuing recovery. Isn't it amazing how fast you can be discharged after such major surgery?!
After receiving the Greatest Gift in all the world, salvation through Christ's giving His all for us, what do you want? It is getting to be the gift-giving season, and many of us are thinking about what others would like to get or what we would like if we have to make a list for someone.
Women tend to think of diamonds, all kinds of pretties, things to make the home even prettier and cozier, maybe beautiful black-and-tan dachshunds. All sound wonderful! Men tend to like big toys w/electonic guizmos or maybe sports junkque.
What do I want more than anything right now? A new left knee!! Looks like I may be blessed with that wish next Tuesday, and I'm starting to get really excited. I sure wish Samantha (from Bewitched) could wiggle her nose and have it magically appear in place of my damaged one. Since that probably won't happen, I am getting quite accustomed to the idea of another surgery. Wow, just the thought of being able to walk, shop, walk, be with Christians and others more often is an exciting gift to anticipate indeed. I know I put shopping before being with people on my list, but I think it may be very exciting to even stroll through a grocery store. So what do you want?
I'm so excited for you. Becky said Carrie is up in Ark. and I think I read it on here too. Lemon curd isn't too cajun more english. I don't question gifts. Just think, you can also travel with Chester when you recover from your new knee. When will Brandon and his cute little family move to ARkansas?
She is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Maybe she can give you some tips. My dad had it back in Feb. He is doing great! Good luck to you. I hope that you are going to have someone to help you when you come home. I wish you lived closer! Maybe you will have more time to UPDATE your blog too. ;D
What do I want for Christmas? I never know what to ask for. Most of the time it is for things like: the family to be happy, healthy, finding their place in the world, etc... Unfortunately most of those can't be bought. Dan and I are going to see Transiberian Orchestra for our Christmas gift to each other.
The Transiberian Orchestra's website is here.
http://www.trans-siberian.com/intro.html Check it out! I have been to a lot of concerts but theirs is the best. They travel during the holidays. We will see them in Birmingham. Is your knee surgery tomorrow or next Tuesday?
Found out this afternoon that Brandon was offered a job at the Little Rock airport and has accepted the offer. Am very happy for them because it will be a very good opportunity for them but not too happy for those of us left behind, namely me, Chet, and the girls. We are so going to miss them. Sweet Jenny loves sitting on the pew with me in services, and now they'll be leaving in a few weeks.
So if I'm not the Mama or the Grandma anymore, I won't have to keep going through these painful passages of life. My friends, just don't have grandkids. Or at least keep them very small where you can stowe them away in a piece of baggage and the parents won't know the difference, at least for a while. It looks like the girls are going to be getting lots of sugar again.
Oh, I'm sorry. Every time ours leave again, Jacque goes through the same withdrawal as the first time. I'm somewhat relieved that the leaving is finished now, although Adam lives close enough that if he were to move further away, it would seem like another "leaving".
I hate growing up! My daughter lives about 2-1/2 hours away. I will tell her you said not to have any children. LOL I am assuming "the girls" are your dogs? LOL We need to start an "empty nest" club. hahahhaah
The only sewing I have done in recent years was my house curtains, my daughters three drum major "costumes" (that she designed) and some monogramming for my mom. She has bought a "cadilac" monogrammer now so she doesn't need me anymore. A few months ago, one of the ladies at church had a couple of classes on quilting. I haven't finished it because after 3 tries one of my squares isn't right. Just call me a quitter.
Congratulations to him but I'm so sorry for you. It is hard to see them leave. I know you will just have to pack Becky so that both of you can go visit your blessings.
The weather is absolutely gorgeous today in the wonderful land of South Louisiana. There's nowhere else I'd rather live than Home Sweet Home with our unique culture and so much to enjoy, but it's such a delight when the hot summer passes. For one thing, usually hurricane season is over. For another, you can actually stand to go outside. I often think that the Lord didn't give us all glorious days because we would take them for granted and not appreciate them.
I'm the only one home now (aside from The Girls) and just loving it. Get to do what I want when I want, eat what I want to eat, and sleep when I want to sleep. Chet's working in Dallas again and Carrie has traipsed off to Arkansas.
One problem is that now I have no one to go into the attic for me so guess I'll venture up there this evening. Need to get a few plastic pumpkins down for Jenny to play with when she comes over tomorrow. She spent last weekend with us and it was so much fun! She's just a doll. I'm not a biased grandmother, of course. It was her first time to spend the night away from Mommy and Daddy and she did terrific. Chet and I walked down the street with her (not an easy feat for me with my knee) to take her to see the Big Giant Pumpkin but when we got down there it was dead. Why do people put up gigantic inflatables but then not keep air in them?! So we had to just look at real pumpkins in people's yards. She enjoyed but it wasn't near as impressive.
I haven't sewed in awhile. Over the summer I was trying to teach Lynn to sew, how to read a pattern. It was a horrible pattern to learn on. I'll pick the pattern and fabric next time. I also don't know how to use her machine.
I've never seen that web site. I'll look at it later when I get home from Bible class. I long to sew too. Someday I'll get organized and get back to doing things that bring me joy.
lovin' having carrie here!!! its only tuesday and i've gotten to see her twice! also thrilled that more of your family will be joining us soon... sam said "we're being invaided by guillots!" im THRILLED!
The girls and I plan to leave from Dil's parents' home tomorrow and head a little closer to home (not much). I spent hours today trying to find a motel within a reasonable distance to our house but no such luck. I really thought enough people would have gone home to leave the hotels emptier but apparently not. Some hotels are having problems with no power (what an excuse!) or lack of staff.
We still have no power at our house so our neighbors are having Sauna Season on Merganser Dr. We're in no particular hurry to join them in that celebration (though Chet is spending tonight at the house), so we got a hotel in Lucedale, Mississippi, wherever that is. Closest thing I could find and it's on Chet's way to chasing Hanna. The things some women will do to see their husbands (and yes, to have AC).
Thankfully our house made it through Gustav without any damage. This recovery should be so much easier than Katrina. For one thing, we won't have that guilty feeling about seeing our pine tree in our neighbor's roof. He still talks to us though.
