Where Has The Time Gone?

Since I last posted I've had some health issues. I had my gallbladder removed in March and a full right hip Replacement on June 6. I have gone all my life and not had surgery until this year. It's quite a shock to have to have surgery and scary too. My nerves have taken a hit but I'm slowly recovering. Let's just say that I'm not happy to think about having to see a doctor again for a new ailment. Enough already!!

I'm 2 months post op and have been steadily improving. I've begun walking up the stairs now but cautiously. If the stairs look too deep I'll go up them one at a time like a little kid. And depending on how tired my legs  and hip are I may ride the cart at the grocery store. I am doing almost all my housework except bending over to scrub the tub.

Good news! I washed my right foot yesterday! I still can't wash the outside of my right foot but I could scrub the inside of my foot and my toes. You have no idea how good that feels if you've never been unable to wash one of your feet. I'll require pedicures for awhile since I can't take care of my toenails yet. But I'm not complaining. I'll miss those pedicures once I can do them myself. They are quite the luxury for me which I have greatly enjoyed. When my kids ask me what I want for Christmas or my birthday I'll be asking for a pedicure.

My DH and I just got back from a trip to Michigan to see my younger sister.It's been many years since we have gone on a vacation so this was a real treat. We left on a Monday and got back on Saturday. We drove up there and back which was a 12+ hour trip one way. Well actually the trip up there was over 14 hrs as I had to stop to walk around. By the time I got home my hips were numb and I'm still trying to get over all that sitting. Owwwww!
But it was worth it to visit with my sister, Laura, and visit with her beautiful grandchildren. I saw both my nieces though I spent only a few minutes with one of them.Maybe next time we can stay longer.