I've been through a wee bit since you've heard from me last. Major surgery two weeks ago with several days in hospital. I can now report that my prognosis for a complete recovery is very good, not something we knew either way at the time! So it was a bit of a journey, and a stressful one at that, probably more so for John than for me.
Currently I can't drive anywhere, can't really walk that far or lift anything heavy for about six weeks. As you might expect none of this is easy for me. This past week it was pretty much a shuttle between bed and the living room sofa, with some pit stops at the kitchen counter for food. But I'm getting better every day. Life here is outside, and that's really where I want to be.
I am exceedingly grateful for the love and support I've had from family and numerous friends.
A few other things that have helped me have been getting home to Struan Farm, flowers from the gardens (even if the weeds are currently winning), Aromatherapy Associates' "Inner Strength" and "Support Equilibrium," discovered at East Day Spa, and (of course) Piopio Berry Orchard berries. While the latter are finishing up the season, the blueberries have had an amazing last gasp. And yes, with apologies to friend Linda Ducruet who can't stomach them, I've been whirring up a few kale smoothies too.
And of course my boys, John and Clifford, have been doing their best to behave. This past weekend John was reminded of a time when he was young when the cows would tip over in the paddock, and they'd have to get them up on their feet right away or they would give up and die. Surely he wasn't making any analogies, right? I just roll my eyes and revert to my healing mode...
Thinking of you wishing you a speedy recovery
Posted by: Mandy | 04/13/2015 at 06:43 AM
Thanks Mandy!
Posted by: Karen | 04/13/2015 at 07:38 AM
Glad you are in recovery mode. That's definitely heading in the right direction. All the best.
Posted by: Jen Yates | 04/13/2015 at 02:56 PM
So glad that is over and you are on the road to recovery. Hopefully there's a little knitting time in there somewhere! So very nice to be seeing your blog again!
Kris
Posted by: Kris Founds | 04/13/2015 at 03:00 PM
Always think of you! Praying you heal quickly!
Posted by: Cynthia | 04/13/2015 at 03:25 PM
Thanks Jenny, CZ and Kris! And Kris, probably more than my fill of knitting at this point, if such a thing is possible. Watch for posts at the end of this week and next week on what I've been up to....
Posted by: Karen | 04/13/2015 at 04:44 PM