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@rwinney

Hello there @missannie42, 3rd time is a charm! Atta girl. I am sorry about your pain. Quality of life is loosely defined based on circumstances, but grabbing on to those things you love, that bring you joy, is the best medicine. I love my perennial Hosta garden. They bloom and grow like clock work and that brings me joy! What type of gardening do you do? Are you able to moderately work in your garden while managing your health symptoms?

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missannie42 | @missannie42 | Apr 30, 2023

Rachel, when I lived in NY state, I has lots of Hostas but I never knew there was more than one kind. They grew in the semi shade and I have none of that in Florida.
I have a small back garden that I plant flowers to attract butterflies. When I first planted it, I was able to make it beautiful. Now I get around with cane, foam mat on ground and a bench to help me get up. Most work is done laying on my side. It is very slow going. I have a gal who helps me 3 hrs a week to move heavy things. My husband tries to help but has bone cancer and gets very tired. Our dog keeps me company but she gets naughty and digs in wrong places. Garden life brings me joy, too.

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