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| Grey skies and wind, but tulips everywhere |
When Lily and I visited the tulips last weekend, the day before was sunny and warm, but when we got there, it had turned cold and the wind made it seem even colder. We enjoyed ourselves very much, but it wasn't the sort of day for hanging out and strolling among the gardens. Even if they were beautiful, we were both a little bit underdressed for the cold. So, we didn't stay for long, although we enjoyed the display, after about an hour we decided to call it done. We drove to Mt. Vernon and spent some time in the Skagit Valley Food Co-op. I wrote about it on my Sunday blog, but here it is Tuesday again, and time for my weekly post on this blog.
I am writing this post before heading to the Retina Specialists' office for my next eye jab. I don't seem to be as anxious this time as I have felt before, but that might be due to me knowing that they will now give me a pill for anxiety beforehand. I am not sure what the tiny pill they provide is (they have told me numerous times, but I just cannot remember the name). It definitely makes a difference, but having the injection is not my favorite activity, that's for sure.
I have been hopeful that as time passes after that February fall on the ice, my right hip would get better, so that I might be able to rejoin the Tuesday hikes once again. But frankly, right now I can feel that the time has not yet arrived. Although I can go for around three miles without too much pain, it's definitely not getting better enough for a five-mile hike. I know that as the days go by, I will be losing more fitness, but there really isn't anything to be done to hurry the process.
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| Saturday's excursion, photo by Lily |
I am really hopeful that by this time next year, I will still be able to see well enough to take pictures like these. But just in case I can't, I'll have my dear friend to help with it all. And we get to travel in her wonderful comfy car as well! So, even if things are not the way I would prefer, I still have so very much to be grateful for.
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The tulips look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the tulips and your beautiful self. And continue to admire your attitude. Good luck with the shot.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo of you in the tulips! Hope your shot in the eye goes well!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to SEE the tulips once again. We will take one day, one season, one year at a time. I was happy to be able to walk well enough to do the tulips and Christianson Nursery in the Skagit Valley.
ReplyDeleteYou look very content in that photo.
ReplyDeleteYour concluding sentence says it all. Great picture of you. I hope the eye jab went well.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad they give you that pill to take ahead of time. Love the picture of you, especially. I hope it went well. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous photos, Jan. I pray your eyesight stabilizes and your hip improves! Enjoy the remainder of the week, Jan.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tulips and lovely lady. I've been seeing pictures of the tulips on various social media sites. I'm glad you got to go in person to see them.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love the Tulip fields. Our visit out there several years back will always be one of our great memories from our travels.
ReplyDeleteGratitude in Every Season
ReplyDeleteThough tulip winds blew sharp and cold,
You gathered beauty to behold.
A fleeting hour, a joyful view,
Shared with a friend, as good friends do.
The road to healing winds and bends,
Yet hope and strength walk as your friends.
Though miles may pause and steps be few,
Your spirit travels, strong and true.
The lens may blur, but hearts see clear—
Gratitude lights every year.
Through all that changes, one thing stays:
Your bright, resilient, loving ways.