As long as my friends and family are in good health and doing well in the rest of their lives, then I never have to think about my wish. One hope, one dream, one prayer, one must-have this season and all those to come. It is: the full restoration of my…
Big birthday weekend for me. I only say “big” because the number is going up, faster and faster, like the Mad Tea Party ride at Disney World once you get it really spinning. And equally nausea-inducing. A birthday dinner at a Chinese restaurant ended with the traditional fortune cookie, a…
I apologize for yet another post about my knee, but honestly, the pain is all I can think about. Like when you tie your shoes too tight. I had a friend who swore that being laced passed the point of comfortable could give you a headache. Got ya thinking, don’t…
I have never liked working out but I do it. It’s the longest hour of my day and I determined a long time ago that when they made me they forgot the endorphins. So, why is it that the only time my torn knee ligament DOESN’T hurt is when I ride the…
When Piper came to us almost four years ago from a bird rescue, he was aggressive and always on alert. He was most likely going to bite you if you put out your finger for him to step up. This picture is from yesterday. I was reading a book using…
Having my husband constantly telling me to put my knee brace on for my ligament tear reminds me of my sister-in-law telling my nephew to wear his retainer. You see, it’s difficult for me to pull anything on over the bulky brace, hence the reason my husband of 23 years…
Setting: Saturday morning breakfast with a group my husband belongs to. Spouses included. The conversation was lively. Seated next to me was a couple new to the club and they were understandably quiet, but still engaged in the chatter and laughter. About an hour in, the wife turns to me: Woman: “What…
