Here on the west side of the mountains, coastal Washington state, renewal doesn't have to wait for spring. I can see things blooming from my recovery recliner, and now that the latest snow has mostly melted, I sent Tom out to get a few photos. As you know, I've gotta' have photos for my posts.
Hellebores and snowdrops.
The weather forecast calls for a week of cold nights and sunny days. Sunshine in my windows. I'll take it!
My recovery is progressing. I still have frequent trips to Physical Therapy, where I get new exercises to make me hurt, but progress in my knee flexibility is good. I have to deal with nerve pain in my calf from back issues that can be more painful than my knee, and long term issues with my hip flexor on my surgical leg cause restrictions and pain also, so it's a battle, but I am a warrior. I saw my surgical PA on Friday, had x-rays and an evaluation, and everything looks good.
None of this is much fun, but I work to keep my spirits up. I'll watch the Super Bowl tomorrow for something to do. The commercials might be entertaining. I've decided to root for the Eagles. We birds of prey need to stick together.
A big thanks to Tom for taking this lovely photos. I especially like the close-ups of the Witch Hazel. I'm glad to hear that you are sticking to your physical therapy and that it's helping. Spring will soon be here (I type this as snow is falling outside LOL) and you will be ready to get out in the sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteGlad your recovery and Tom's assistance are hanging in there. You might have chosen the wrong team though. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteFrom the photos it looks like it is very wet. Good that there's progress in the recuperation process.
ReplyDeleteYour hellebores are lovely. I wonder how mine are faring under the snow.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're having a lot of pain. I hope that lessens as the days go by.
It's so nice to see the photos of the lovely flowers. Thanks Tom!
ReplyDeleteI do hope the pain lessens, and you continue on your path to recovery.
I'm cheering for the Eagles too, because as my Dad would have said, it's someone else's turn. :)
Tom is a good photographer! I don't watch football but I hope for a three peat for the KC guys! Pain is no fun at all. Hope you turn the corner soon:)
ReplyDeleteYou ARE a warrior! I am rooting for Kansas City because I really like their tiny warrior Patrick Mahomes. However, almost every team or candidate that I wish would win usually doesn't. Sure hope that "curse" gets broken today.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you are improving despite the pain with PT. Tom has done a fabulous job taking gorgeous photos in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI'm watch the Super Bowl and it seems your Eagles might pull it off. And I am rooting for you as I am now also injured, just like you are. Sending you healinfg vibes, dear friend. And you ARE a warrior!
ReplyDeleteI had a lot of Hellebores in the garden, but some have disappeared. Yours are very nice. Today I also have pains on my back and I have put an Itens to reduce the pain, to much work yesterday and today problems to walk!
ReplyDeleteI know you are a warrior and that you’ll be on your feet in your garden soon! Keep going!
Well, you rooted for the right team. They won.
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