My FB Status today:
"It's my last day before returning to work - it's been a long - yet LIGHTENING FAST! - six weeks since Hip #2 had it's day in surgery - Normal is more Normal every day. (I like to think of it as the new Mindful Normal ).
Going to the store in a bit, to pick up a plain single cane (The old Quad has been helpful, but it's heavy and cumbersome now that I'm moving much faster now -kicking it is not so safe! ) and pick up something for my friend Mariam- I am so tickled to be going to visit HER (And even helping back even a wee bit - though I know it's not required, but it feels GREAT to!!!). Tonight spending a little time with knitting pals, and then catching some choice tv... a good way to spend a Normal Sunday!"
I went to lunch with friends David and Keith it was good to see them. Then, a friend offered me a collapsible cane she didn't need - much appreciated! Off to Rite Aid, got Mariam what she needed, and over to visit her! Nice to be able to go to her - she was here so much caring for me, especially for Surgery #1 - and now she lives 5 blocks away).
Tried the new cane, and I think it may be a little TOO light, yet - but I'm keeping it for when I'm ready, which should be soon.
I spent a bit of time teaching a friend's friend how to tat (Hand-made lace), and visiting with old and new knitting pals, then home again - a nice wee bit of walking throughout the day which made up for not taking a specific walk (I'll get on the exercise bike and do more PT before bed...)
I plan to watch the Sherlock special at 10, and be in bed by midnight. I really want to be at work at a decent time and get into that habit so I'm not there until 6 any more - I am definitely MUCH better able to get redy for work so much faster now!! HURRAH!
It's not quite real that I return to work again tomorrow -
"New Mindful Normal" seems to sum it up. I plan to keep it that way - if I don't lern things and continue to grow from this life changing experience, shame on me!
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