A very foggy morning, but I'm here

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A very foggy morning, but I'm here
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Sat, 11-08-2008 - 9:21am

I had a hard time getting on the board.  Maybe they think I am a stranger, and well, I guess I almost am.  Everyday I say I'm getting on the board, and then the long wait.  Have to retrain my computer again to hop into the 60's a little faster. 


As for me, I am fine--yeah, I'll say that again, I am fine.  Still, all joking aside, it's going to be a long 5 weeks ahead of me.  When the dr. said "do nothing", I just didn't realize what he meant by "nothing".  I can walk slowly, I can't even wiggle my hips because it will toss the back out, so I am now walking the fine line.  I tried to do some reading, and see that Becky is having a time getting back to walking.  I know foot surgery is exceptionally painful from what my son has told me, and Becky, here I am telling you to cater to yourself and forget everything else--the pain one suffers can be avoided and it isn't worth aggravating the situation.


Jacquie, I was all set to welcome you as a new member, and see that you have changed your name.  Boy, I guess a lot has happened since my last post. 


We are still at the lake, I think it was a wise choice to come here for part of the recuperation as Dr. Ted has less stairs to run when he waits on me hand and foot.  No pun intended, but I can't even lift a water pitcher--my gosh, I had a regular dr. visit last week and lost 6 lbs.  I don't know how that was possible because Dr. Ted has been feeding me and overfeeding me, but he lost 10 lbs.  He does everything for me, and I mean "everything", even stands by the shower as I am afraid that I might slip and fall, although we have a safety mat on the tub bottom and also on the outer floor also.  Boy, did I ever realize it would be like this. 


But the good part is now that I've vented, I feel just fine.  I feel like I could conquer the world--no, I won't even try, I've learned--do nothing.  Anyway, want to thank everybody for the nice cards, I've enjoyed them all and everybody is so thoughtful and caring.  I'd like to write about something else but me, so here goes--


Yesterday morning a squirrel jumped over the wood that DH placed at the doorway to our deck to prevent cats from coming up during the winter (the cats love to wet on the deck which we learned years ago), and this squirrel walked all around the railing and there I was with my camera taking pictures of him trying to find his way down to the ground.  This deck is one level up off the ground, and I know that he can walk down poles like the best stuntman ever, but he kept running around, and everytime he stopped I would take his picture.  Well, DH finally opened the door and clapped his hands and stamped his feet and scared him into the big jump.  Well, end of pictures, I don't know how they came out through the windows and glass but I am not allowed to open them, end of story. 


Well, I think I have a few pictures of birds, etc--time to download my camera.  I do have an occasion to look forward to and that's the Crazy 8 Christmas gathering on Dec. 6th. 


Oh darn, I'm getting carried away, all about me.  But Betty, you didn't answer my question, is a hot tub the same as a spa?  Darby, thanks for the comments, I am behaving, and I got a chuckle out of the "clash" and also know retirement years can be fun.  Jacquie, why the name change?  I'm sorry girls, I'm thinking of you all, and I'm also hoping that Rosemary is now on the upswing, she sure has had a tough time of it.


A good day to all, hugs. 

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Sat, 11-08-2008 - 10:01am
Yay!
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Sat, 11-08-2008 - 11:08am
Bea, it's great to see you post.