One week after Barb's funeral I entered Olmsted community Hospital in Rochester Minnesota for a total knee replacement. That was followed by a three-week stay in Spring Valley Minnesota's nursing home for rehab. Now Lily and I are back home together for the long haul. I expect to be driving again in a week or so and fully functional within a month. Adapting to my new normal will no doubt take longer but it will be done though I only know this for sure, some doors will be close behind me and others will open. Time will tell. For certain I will continue my two blogs and reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
Ray A. K. A. Troutbirder
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Time will tell. We all face that uncertainty. I know you will do it with equanimity and great heart. Glad your Lily is with you. Looking forward to your blog posts, Ray. Missed you.
ReplyDeleteI was getting worried about you, hope Lily had good care while you we "in the home" glad you are out and with Lily again. One day at a time...hope you like your new knee. :)
ReplyDeleteI’m glad to hear you will continue your blog as I enjoy your “visits”. I hope your knee heals well and quickly. I will be joining the Artificial Knee Club myself in December.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy hearing from you. Glad you are recovering and are back at home.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you had your knee replaced...I think you will be happier without the pain. Just be sure to do your PT so you have all the skills to use that knee. I hope this will help you to get out and enjoy some walks with Lily. Know that we are all thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back. So much behind you, so much in front.
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover rapidly. It's good to see you back on the blog.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's been a difficult year for you. Wishing you healing and courage. Thank you for posting updates.
ReplyDeleteHi Ray - so glad the knee has gone well ... and as everyone has said ... it's been a very challenging year for you while you've been with Barb through to her passing on - she'll be waiting for you and watching over you ... take care and all the very best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you are now healing well. My wish is that you continue to heal and enjoy a quiet and pain free life.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that the prognosis is good.
ReplyDeleteYou have been through it my friend but you now have those open doors to explore and now on two legs. I am sure Lily is delighted to see you and hope you can take some healing walks soon. Take care Ray.
ReplyDeleteGetting your knee replaced will help your life become easier and with less pain. A few of my friends have had it done and after a few months recuperation they were doing so much better. May you heal quickly, Ray.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Ray. As was mentioned above, stick with the PT. Let me know if you get out west.
ReplyDeleteI subbed for a science teacher for 9 weeks. He was so glad he had it fixed as every step was a painful one. He new knew worked well. I know the new normal will take time.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back and healing on many levels.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you again. Hope you and your knee and Lily are getting into your new routines.
ReplyDeleteOops. Just stopped in and see Barb is gone. Both sorry to hear it and relieved that the suffering is over. You have been the very model of a devoted husband. Now you can restore her in your heart and memories in the fulness of her being, not as the diminished version of the final illness. Wishing you strength.
ReplyDeleteRay, I am so happy to be part of your blogger family and glad that you will continue to post. You will never forget Barb but, as I found when I lost my husband in 1990, life does go on. Sending a hug, Ginnie
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the future. God bless.
ReplyDeleteDear Ray, I, too, am going to have knee replacement. The left knee this time. (I had the right done, really successfully, nine years ago.) I'm so happy that all has gone well for you. And as you say, as we age, doors close and doors open to new possibilities. Be good to yourself. Peace.
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