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| Samish Overlook, February 2024 |
Yes I am getting better, but I am not a good patient, because I have very little patience! Okay, I tell myself, I did the injury bit, but for heaven's sake, can I get back to visiting these places again soon? I love the clouds in this picture, and went back in my archives to remind myself what I was doing a year ago. And I am hoping that a year from today, I will have more wonderful scenes like this, taken with my trusty phone and plastered on my blog. It makes me happy to see this today, even if it's a memory and not current. Today there are two groups of Senior Trailblazers in the mountains somewhere, enjoying mild weather and hopefully having a good time. I would be, if I could go back in time and do something different two weeks ago than traumatize my back.
Yesterday, for the first time since the injury, I walked to the bus stop and back, about a mile and a half. It was fairly easy, but I sure didn't walk as fast as I usually do, and I am unwilling to give my morning exercises another try just yet. It hurts terribly when I sneeze, but every day there are fewer instances of painful moments.
I should remind myself that I am once again ambulatory and could get in the car and drive to the grocery store, or somewhere else that I travel often. That means I am no longer confined to my bed, which should make me happy, but I am so spoiled, being usually able to do whatever I want during the day. But I am trying hard to look for the bright spots, working to keep my spirits up and keeping myself moving as best I can. Baby steps, still, but coming along. Hope you are staying safe, warm, and dry!
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Hang in there, Jan. I know it’s hard but you can do it.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you often since you fell on the ice, hoping (knowing, actually) that you would recover faster than any of your siblings would have done (maybe not NJ, but all of us "young'uns" for sure). I know you're frustrated with your progress, but I'm amazed as always. I threw out my back in mid-November, couldn't stand or walk for a while; I'm still having problems with it, and there are occasional warning signs being tossed out by my hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, neck, but so far I'm still able to put up a good front, walking normally (for the most part) and smiling because I'm still surrounded with beautiful people, animals, nature. I ride my bike when it's warm enough, and I have the rowing machine that I use a couple times a week, but I'll never be as dedicated as you are, I'm afraid. Anyway, I just want to say I love you, and I'm proud of you. You'll be just fine in no time.
ReplyDeletebe kind to yourself!
ReplyDeleteWalking to the bus stop and back is a good start, DJan (hoping it's dry and not slippery). I'm sure you'll be out and hiking again soon... but do take it slow and while healing, enjoy some home-style activities like reading, knitting, tea-time at 3, etc.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, inspiring to me. We're still waiting for ice and some snow to abate and then I'll be out there too.
ReplyDeleteA very active person finds it difficult to slow down.
ReplyDeleteBe careful! Get yourself some of those slip=on cleats from L.L.Bean. Mine have saved my tush several times. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou are coming along, even if you are grumpy about the slow pace. 😁
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are getting better and better. Patience isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are able to get out and about. I know you hate to stay sedentary for very long. You'll be doing your exercises before you know it. I also know that being sedentary for very long is NOT good for you so take it easy and keep going.
ReplyDeleteOh you're such an impatient person. In my position I've had to learn to accept the inevitable.
ReplyDeletePatience is a hard to learn skill for some of us, but without it we can drive ourselves crazy. Be kind to yourself. You are fixable.
ReplyDeleteKeep looking for the bright spots … that’s the key isn’t it?
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