Once in awhile-now and again-this is us

right now for sure.

I’ve only got four flat boxes left on my puzzle from tony. he outdid the cat puzzle with this one. and i have loved every minute of working on it. not only does it remind me of so many places we’ve been to, but takes my mind off the discomfort that’s going on in my knee. so thank you again tony💗

and i have another puzzle waiting on the sidelines that tracy sent me. it’s another intricate scene of vintage houseplants as you might see them in an old book. almost ready to start that one. thanks tracy💗

gardening has always been a source of meditation for me. taking my mind off the stress of everyday life. since my knee decided it didn’t like gardening any more, puzzles stepped up to the plate to fill in full time. puzzles are also a source of meditation, you forget everything else while you’re hunting for that piece that will go right where you are looking. kinda like looking for weeds that need pulled or dead flowers that need to be cut, tomatoes to harvest. i loved it. this tomato came up from compost dirt i put in this pot.

i got another great report from the physical therapist. i am way ahead of the curve. the range of motion on my knee was 110. the majority of people come in around 70. i’m not saying that to impress people, just that sometimes you have to give it your all to come out on top. i’ve been giving it my all so i will have a good outcome with this. i don’t want to have any recurring problems with this surgery. i love dr. kurzweil, but i don’t want to see him again in the OR – too soon anyway.

i know a lot of you have dealt with surgeries, critical illness, and everyday maladies over your lifetimes, and maybe still are dealing with the pain and discomfort they produced. these posts have helped me deal with some of that, so thank you for being there with cheerful comments and well wishes. i love your phone calls joni. Plus all the comfort of thoughtful food and goodies. i got homemade sauerkraut yesterday from rosemary, one of my favorites she makes. i used to make it with nanny, jerrys grandmother, in a big crock. I’ve done a lot of canning in the good old days. nanny taught me a so much, thanks nanny💗i was famous for my pickles and strawberry jam.

we’re finally going out on the porch today. it will be fun to be acting normal again. it’s only been 18 days, but i’m getting tired of taking this new knee everywhere i go. especially in the shower, it’s the worst. but it gets better every day. it’s a roller coaster ride. ups and downs.

I feel blessed to have a life with all of you in it. I don’t need a comment to know you are tuning in. thanks so much💗

Stay tuned 💗jilly