Last week I passed the 3 month mark. Unfortunately there was nothing magical about it. I was hoping that it would be the date that I'd feel normal. Dream on Cheryl! These days I must describe as plodding and more plodding. I am with discomfort every day.... just part of the recooperation. When I really get discouraged about this I get my "surgery journal" out or this blog and read where I've come from... like the days I couldn't get my head up or even get myself out of the bed.
What is recovery like? It is nothing heroic. I am to either swim, walk, exercise bike or exercise machines 3-4x weekly for 20 minutes. This sounds so small to me but after I have done it I am whipped so I must fall back on that my doctor knows best.
Thinking about plodding ...it is a wonderful and tangible illustration for me of what life is like. The initial stages of recovery showed big giant steps - walking, walking unassisted, showering, showering on my own, driving, swimming. These were a great encouragement and needed to be that way. However, most of life is not walked in giant steps but in doing the next thing and doing the right thing and choosing to be content with where one is.
I still have not forgotten what it feels like to not hurt. Thankfully I know I will be there again one day... probably months from now. For now I am choosing to do what I must do and to be content and pressing on. It will get better. As my surgeon's nurse tells me -- "Be patient Gertrude!!". Another recurring thought are the words we taught our kids from a wee age that now ring in my ears. Those words were "whinning is a No No".
If you are a prayer, please pray for the constant pain in my joints. It gets old after these many days. I don't think there is any magic remedy, but just doing what I am supposed to do and staying active.
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Well, Cheryl, we are praying...no other road ahead except to plod on down it. Praying that you'll be able to get out there and run down it soon, and pain free!
Dearest, Wonderful, Cheryl!
I remember the constant pain in my right shoulder that I lived with for so many years. The horrible pain from the surgery to correct it, and the wonderful relief when that surgery healed and physical therapy was over!! You have pain in your joints, not just one shoulder. How I pray for your relief!
I pray Father gives you relief quickly. His time table however is unknown. We rest in knowing that HIS timing is PERFECT!
I love you, my SWEET Sister!
In Christ,
Connie
"...most of life is not walked in giant steps but in doing the next thing and doing the right thing and choosing to be content with where one is."
I am printing this quote and putting it up in my kitchen where I can see it everyday! Truer words were never spoken... :-)
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