Friday, February 26, 2010

On the road to recovery.....

So yes..... It's been awhile. The road to recovery can be a long and sometimes tough one, but, I have learned some very important things this time around.... Laying on the couch gives you time to think, and really ponder on whats important in your life. We'll skip over the really basic ones like, getting to the toilet, having a clean towel in there after you wash you hands, getting your pants on, having fresh water to drink, having a shower........ etc.... You know the mundane but VERY necessary stuff...
I"m talking about the REALLY important spiritual get down to it stuff. I don't really NEED much to live......HAHAHA you say.... Well I'll be the first to admit that I am a teensy bit spoiled, ( this is not my fault...I'm so darn lovable that my family and friends just lavish me...what can I say) But seriously I can bring it down to a very small list.
My Faith...My Family...My friends.... and yes in that order. God really means it when He says He will never leave you or forsake you, He was there with me the whole time... My Family...What can i say..I have the most amazing, caring and loving family and my friends, well the ones who count, always count.............
I have missed writing on here. I made a determination in the beginning to only write uplifting or encouraging things to you, my dear readers, so I begin again...........
These are pictures from my point of view..... on the couch....since around January 15th or so...There are more and I may share them later, but this gives you an idea of just how BLESSED I truly am...
Blueberry Cake, made from scratch by Carlye with big, fat, juicy organic blueberries. The cake was from scratch and she drizzled it with lemon sauce and real whipped cream....OH YA!!!!! My son. The one God chose to be the husband of my first born. He is not only handsome, but truly a man of God, intelligent, funny, strong and gentle...in fact everything I prayed for and more!! I love you ,Matt.

There were discussions in the kitchen.......


And dinners made with love....



Of course there was knitting, and knitting and knitting....This is sleeve number one of a cardigan I'm making for myself. Since as soon as I recover from this surgery I'm having another one on the other knee. Total knee replacement this time... I thought a big project would be appropriate. This is being dubbed my recovery sweater.. Of course I devoured a few good books in between.




Oh yes and when would a day be complete without....weener dog snuggles.




And a weener dog blanket. Of course Thomas is right in there as well.





A get well package I received from Carlye and Matt before they arrived. This is Carlyes very first cross-stitch and with it she gave me a much loved Bible verse to ponder.







And of course more knitting. I did make a few hats that I'll show you later as well.
So that just about wraps it up. I'm still here, on the couch a lot, taking less pain medication, and getting antsy... But hopefully I won't be away from here again for awhile.
I'll close with a picture of one of the bouquets of flowers I received ...You see I am truly Blessed. Thanks for letting me share it with you and Come back again soon......Until then...I wish for you Many,Many Blessings, Sue