For Older People with Sense

Hey everyone, I've just caught up with the last two pages. I've been busy taking care of my DD. She is the talk of the ortho area. First that they operated so late and then because she had so much work done. She had so much scar tissue in there. He did two micro fractures so she'll be on crutches for 8-9 weeks. We are staying in a studio with a kitchenette. I have to drive her to PT twice a day. She is already on the bike and doing very well. She always amazes me with her perseverance.

Today I went for a hike while she was in PT. It is very pretty here. The altitude is a little much, tho. I was panting toward the end. But I am so much better at breathing out here. I saw this sign. lol

Nancy, it's great that your DD is doing so well this early!  Already on the bike?  She obviously wants to make this recovery as short as possible!  I'm glad it's working out for you both. BTW, I've never seen a beaver crossing sign!

Wilsie, I love where you're planting.  We have some daylilies too and they multiply like mad.  I like them.

DH got the rest of the garden planted yesterday.  We do a rather small one, with peas, green beans, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.  Already getting onions, green peas, broccoli, and chives.  There's nothing better for lunch than a tomato sandwich from a just picked tomato!

Chrissy, your knee replacement will be done before you know it and you'll be recuperating.  It's good that you have a busy week ahead and I hope all goes well.  Will be thinking of you through this week, your surgery, and beyond.  And still thinking of you and the loss of your cat.  For a pet to be in your life that long is amazing.  One of our cats was put to sleep at 19 (my dear Boris) and I still miss him.

Hope everyone has a happy rest of the weekend.

Kathy

Chrissy, it's so hard to lose a pet you've had for so long - especially a cat (said the lady who's crazy about cats). 

Mac, I'm glad your daughter is doing so well after her surgery. I must have missed something because I don't remember why she needed this surgery. Are you comfortable telling us why?

I'm going back and forth with my own worry. My youngest DD (she's 20) found a lump in her breast. PCP sent her for an U/S and they did a core needle biopsy and we're waiting for the answer. I suspect part of the reason for the recommendation for biopsy is me. I know at her age it's not likely to be BC but, you know, she's my baby. So I worry.

Leah

That was beautifully written BB! Send it in to your local paper so you can give words to others feelings. Seriously.

I saw this on FB, and though I am not American, I, too, thought it was beautiful: (for some reason I can post pics from FB)

Mac, your daughter`s determination is inspiring!! On a bike already?????

Leah, your daughter has moved up to the top of my prayer list - please keep us posted. I cannot imagine your mental torture right now......hugs to you. And understandable that you do not recall that mac`s daughter is in for a hip replacement. You have certainly enough on your mind...

I can still produce tears for every cat I`ve lost. I have loved them with all my heart - and they knew it!!! I actually find it hard to love other people`s cats because they don`t relate to me in the same way! hehehehhehe

saw your pictures this time, barbe. 

Being the mother of a marine that served in Iraq I was moved by both barbe's post and bb's heartfelt words. He grew up fast but has no regrets.

Leah, praying for your DD. It is so scary watching a loved one go through pain and the agony of waiting.

My DD had legg perthes when she was young. We finally figured out what was wrong when she was in second grade. It is also called vascular necrosis of the ball joint in the hip. It never grew back to a healthy state. Even after keeping her in a wheelchair for 2 years. The world renown surgeon here in Vail preformed a complete hip revision with cartilage grafts. Not quite a hip replacement which they won't do because of her age(26). He did it arthroscopically that is why she can move so well already. We are in ortho heaven at the Steadman clinic and Howard Head sports medicine center. 

She is getting grumpy now, tho. I am getting tired of doing so much sitting around and waiting. I treated myself to an upgrade on my phone yesterday so I have a new toy. lol

BB and Barbe thank you for your posts and writing. 

Leah I am praying for your DD. It is so difficult when it is one of our children who is ill. One of my sons had five major surgeries between 3 days and 15 years old. Today he is 46. Those were hard times beyond what we expect when we become parents. I send you love and all good thoughts as you wait for her results. 

Mac It is wonderful that you DD has such a great surgical team. She is a real trooper on the bike. 

hugs Ginger

My heart goes out to you Leah as her mother as my 36 yr old daughter had a stroke last Friday and is now back to being my baby again.  She can't use her right hand, talk properly or eat anything more than baby food.  It seems she had a blockage in one of the blood vessels in her brain which cut off the oxygen supply. 

The thing that hurts most is the fact that brain surgery at 10 for a tumour left her with all the deficits of a stroke patient but on the left hand side.  Great physio, speech and occupational therapy got her back to 90% independence physically but left her at a 10-14 yr old mental age.  If they can't get her rehabbed as well as last time she may have to go into an assisted-living group-home which breaks my  heart because all she wants to do is come home.

As I say to her each day, we have to get through this one day at a time, but sometimes I don't quite believe myself.

Sheila.

Sheila, I am so sorry for the overwhelming difficulties your daughter is having. I know your pain is immense right now. I am praying for your daughter, and for you.

Leah

Sending great big hugs Sheila and Leah

Having a quiet afternoon sorting out photos. Have posted a few of Prague and the wedding on BGP thread.

Hugs to all

Sheila, I'm so very sorry this has happened.  Prayers for her and for you.

Kathy

Shiela, You and your daughter are in my prayers. This must be so difficult and your daughter is so young, We will all be thinking of you. 

Leah I hope you get good news really soon. Waiting is so hard when it is yourself much less you child. 

Ally looking forward to seeing your photos. 

Willsie, your flowers are so pretty, they will fill out beautifully. 

Chrissie please remember to wear something with lots of pockets to the hospital so we can all come along to keep you company. 

Thanks Barbe and Bb for the lovely writings.  

Do you all know how hot it si in India? I didn't. My DH has to go there for several weeks in July and I looked up the weather there. It is predicted to be 118 degrees midday next Sunday. That is blazing hot compared to Seattle. Wow. 

Hugs to all Ginger

Sorry...couldn't resist it!!! hehehehhee

Barbe your photo didn't show up on my page.

Did this photo show up for anyone this way???

Kathy, I like that "amen hour" - how appropriate!!!