Doing better

 Sophie, just because! 

It’s been a little while since I’ve jotted some thoughts down here.  For someone who’s been laid up with a broken kneecap, it seems like I’ve been very busy.

Last Friday I started to drive again. Getting in and out of the car can be a bit of a feat, but it’s doable and once I’m in the driver seat driving just comes naturally.  Being able to get out and about on your own is such a blessing. You don’t realize it until you can’t do it. Relying on others and asking for help isn’t always easy. I don’t know why people say these are our golden years – I think they are more rusty.

I am healing, in my opinion, well. I am able to bend the broken knee much more than I could and I’m trying to use it more as my dominant leg. Seems like the better the right leg gets the more the left knee hurts. Next week I go to the doctor and hopefully he will agree with me! I’m hoping he will say, “yes! You are getting better now let’s schedule that surgery“. 

We’ve gotten a lot of our chores done around the house. The attic is insulated, the gutters have a nice sturdy gutter cover installed, the leaves have been collected and put on the curb on a regular basis and Rick installed foam gutter fillers in the garage gutters.   The garage gutters needed a little repair, and he did that. I am so incredibly happy that he is feeling better. Seems like we have the swing of taking care of each other pretty well established. Last year he was unable to do much of anything due to his health, this year he can do almost everything and I can do very little! I guess that is the ebb and flow of life. 

So, Now that I have chatted a few thoughts down I can check this off my list of things to do for today.

Brrrr, and not the weather

 

This little machine can’t really put a chill on you!  My dear brother had his knees replaced last year and the year before and lent me this ice machine. I use this most of the day every day and all night every night. I do believe the ice is probably the best pain reliever when it comes to broken bones.   When I broke my shoulder(s), several years ago, I did not have one of these machines but have ice packs. I found that using the ice really cut down on the amount of pain reliever that I needed to be more comfortable. Narcotic type pain relievers or not really helpful for me. I didn’t hurt, but I couldn’t rest while taking them. I would have strange nightmares.

I am so happy to have this little machine and so incredibly happy that Rick is so incredibly good to me. I know it’s not fun to take care of someone who isn’t able to do everything for themselves. I am very grateful for his kindness and his generous spirit.

I am still not able to drive, but I don’t think it will be too long. I need to practice/figure out how long and how much I can bend my leg. I would like to get a pedicure, but sitting in the chair might be too much for me yet. I guess I will just keep taking care and hacking at my toenails by myself for a while! Even though I can’t bend the leg enough, I am able to bend over and reach my feet.  Glad I am pretty flexible!

Weatherman used these words

   The weatherman used the words “wintery mix” in the forecast.  Not very nice words to use in mid-October, but I guess it’s inevitable.  To add insult to injury, my phone has dinged twice to tell me we are expecting a freeze in our area.

I am “itching” to sew something!  Not sure it’s doable with this knee, plus things are out of the cubbyholes and in my space.  I will have to settle with planning what they do next and be patient.

Autumn

   Autumn is in full force here in Kent, Ohio. 

Finished and gifted

  

I got the quilt finished for Peter and Beth’s grandson.  I have tons of half square triangles in many colors, so creating a baby-size quilt is not terribly time consuming.  This particular quilt was messing with my creativity because I was trying to incorporate more colors.  Once I changed to just hues of blue, it came together much easier.  A trip to the fabric store for more white-on-white and 2 coordinating blues made it complete.  The back is pieced so not much leftover fabric.

Supermarket Friday

Fridays are normally spent with my sister.  We usually start off about 10 am and are home by 2pm.

Today we went to Giant Eagle and I shopped while riding in the electric cart.  It was kinda fun, but checkout was challenging.  We had lunch at Subway and it was delicious.

Rick goes to Peter’s place this afternoon, so I will be staying home. Kinda sad, I want to be able to drive.  I went to the car to see if it’s possible, but I am not quite ready for that yet. (sad face)

Sweet Jennifer and her family sent me an Edible arrangement.  It’s beautiful and we will enjoy it, for sure.  She knows I am a little down as today was my scheduled date for knee replacement surgery and the broken kneecap foiled that.

Tuesday Tuesday!

 Isn’t she just adorable?  That’s really not a question it’s a statement because no one can argue that she is not super adorable!

Today’s been a good day, I got to get out to the store to return an item I purchased and didn’t want. I also got to go for a drive and see the gorgeous autumn leaves.  We stopped by our friend Pat’s house to visit with her. She loves Sophie so much and she likes us too!

Kelly called today and we visited for quite a while on the phone. It’s been such a long time since we’ve had time to do that. It was wonderful. Also Hadley got her braces off and sent me a picture. What a big day for her.

I think we may have a fire on the deck tonight since it’s quite a nice evening.