Susan, I meant to say be good to your self, not goofy. Maybe being goofy isn't such a bad thing either. But sorry for that mistake.
Marie

Hi Marie!!

Thank you for the support!! I think it's important to be goofy and good to yourself:) I have taken a break from the rat race of life this year to "reset" and "re-balance" my life. Actually, it's been nice!! I don't really know if I want to jump back into the rat race again. My therapy is gardening, being outside, and walks with my husband. I keep myself active and do lots of yoga to keep myself physically and mentally healthy. The healthy eating follows with that lifestyle. I usually am travelling for leisure quite a bit...but have taken a break from that this year to devote my time to house projects and making our home....our home.

It's really nice to have the support from someone who has lived this life. I love my friends...but they're all in "Mom" mode right now and can only provide so much support. Then the ones that don't know about my condition have dropped the comment..."It must be nice not having kids." The sucker punch they don't realize that their giving. I haven't found the courage to tell some of them yet...but also don't want to say it resentfully.

I do feel stronger this year. I agree - I do believe things happen for a reason. I don't fully understand why this has happened in our life...but have faith that there is a reason for it and one day will understand. I don't know what lies ahead of us...but am hopefully. My husband and I have been blessed many times over, and we choose to keep our focus on those blessings!

Thank you again for your support! Much appreciated.

Susan

Susan you sound like such a sweet and loving person. Yes,things happen for a reason. You will see as you go more of the light than right now. You may never understand "why you " but if you go along and accept each day as a gift, and do try to enjoy each day and your husband you will grow and become more you.
May I ask your age? You seem very mature . I will be talking more to you as I am going out right now. You are a lovely person.
Marie

Thank you Marie!! Great advice! I'm 38...and living and learning. I have collected quotes through the years....the one sitting in front of me states: "There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who carry balloons....and those who carry pins." Thank you for carrying a balloon!!

Susan you just sent a balloon my way and I love it. It is my favorite color "red " and means bright and bold. I am a very young 71 and after what I went through in April, every day is a gift. I had a knee replacement and was allergic to the pain med DiLaudid and went into a coma for 4 days. They didn't know how long it would take for me to come out of it and told my husband it could be weeks. But I came out of it. Scared of everything, but everyday got better and since then I am happy. For so many things.
So, lt may not be easy every day, but no one is going to burst my balloon. Thank you for it.
Marield65

Wow!! What a scary incident!! Welcome back! How is your knee doing? Is it moving at full capacity? My mother-in-law had her knee replaced in April too. It's been a slow recovery for her. Unfortunately, she still has pain...just a different type of pain. Wishing a good day today!!

Hi Susan, Marie here. You asked about my knee replacement. Some days I forget I had it done, and then when the barometric pressure drops I feel it bad. Today it hurt quite a bit and I iced and massaged it because it still swells. It is getting better and we have to remember that it was a big surgery. People say it is worse than having a hip replacement. But it is moving very well, not full capacity yet but I go to the pool at my gym a few times a week and I work it out but I think I should give it a rest because it is sore. You never know how much to push yourself until it hurts. Wish your mother good luck from me. And my balloon lost some air but I'm going to pump it up. Let me know how you are doing and your mom.
Marield65