August 9, 2011

My how time flies. I could not believe I have not posted since my Washington Trip. Well that trip did me in, it was beautiful but it also convinced me to take care of myself. I have since then, had a total left knee replacement. I am three weeks out of surgery, a much needed surgery I might add. Life is going along well, but learning to walk again is not easy. I have had a bad left knee for almost eight to ten years now. The last four years I have had no cartilage or cushion in the knee cap at all. I was in the end grinding bone on bone. Not pretty and very sore. I had not been able to walk steps normally. I have been one step at a time walking up or down them. This week I could actually do four steps in a row one after another. Huge success. I have a lot of therapy ahead of me, but it will be all worth it. I am counting the days till fall when I can go walking and hiking and enjoy life like I have not for many years.

So that is what is all news about me for now. I will try to post more often and update with my progress.

Thanks to all who have sent cards,emailed and flowers. It has been wonderful hearing from you all.