Thanks to Jim and Linda Hill (Kami & Nate, too) for coming by to water our garden. Kurt and Elizabeth asked me to do that while they were gone, but I just couldn't manage pulling the hose through the back yard. It was good to see the Hills. They told me Gerry is home to help Fern in her recovery. Hope you'll keep Fern in your prayers as this is a difficult time for her.
Yesterday I realized that I could sit up from a prone position without pain. That is a BIG improvement. Since surgery, I've had to roll on my side to get up -- the incision hurts too much to sit straight up. I've also noticed that it is much easier to adjust my position in bed and I have less pain when walking now. All are good signs, I believe. I've been better about resting and I can tell that it helps my pain -- even more than the medicine. I didn't take any pain pills yesterday and so far today, have been without. I really haven't needed them.
Kurt and Elizabeth enjoyed their trip to Mt. Vernon yesterday! Said it is a very beautiful and serene place. They had a picnic lunch on the Potomoc. Today, they are going to enjoy a pool party and a neighborhood fireworks show. Sounded like they were having a great time. I'm looking forward to a cookout with Ron & Sharon Lessley's family. Thanks to Mike & Kathy Green for inviting me. I expect I'll just dream about fireworks tonight though -- I don't know if I'll have the stamina to stay up late for that.
In my assessment, I'm doing very well. I'm being more intentional about resting. My pain level is so much better than it was after surgery. If I hurt, it will be in my back and the lower part of my right leg. However, the pain is so much better than it was before the surgery. I know I'm not "fixed," but I feel grateful for the improvement. It is a gift of grace.
EKG and I had a fun holiday at Mount Vernon Park. We decided against going into DC for the big fireworks because of the large crowds, but we did get to see some great fireworks anyway.
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