Thankful

Thankful

Thanksgiving week was one filled with love and chaos! My Son and daughter-in-law and their two children came to visit for a week.  I was so worried how Lucy, who has had ‘center stage’ for so long, would react. The photo kinda says it all…..She was perfect!  So sweet and so loving.  It seemed she…

Knee Surgery Update

Knee Surgery Update

I had my left knee replaced with an artifical joint on July 22 and it has been quite the journey! The surgery went well and I’m healing well! The ‘journey’ relates to physical therapy.  The knee is stiff and swollen for months.  Physical Therapy aids in keeping the joint moving so scar tissue doesn’t form…

October and Pink
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October and Pink

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I’m looking at the woman in the mirror….
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I’m looking at the woman in the mirror….

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