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renee01952
renee01952

My dear friends, 

Well, I have blessed and released 2015 - What an interesting journey it was (still is) in your lovely company -

I have started to do some volunteer work ... Left my coccoon, so to speak wink after a year or so .... 

A brand new cultural center openend in the village in October - assisted living for seniors but open to everybody ...  I had told the visiting home health nurse that I was interested - 

They are, of course, aware of my physical limitations like lifting or pushing heavy things; still need my cane when walking in hallway etc ...

Most people there are of able albeit old body - I am talking late 80's and 90's - 

I take care of pouring coffee, tea, help them sit down/ get up and playing games and such ...  Just 2-3 hours in the morning when they need me - 

So, I have been assisting 3 days in a row (someone cancelled due to illness) and a bit disappointed that I am still so stiff and sore around knees and groin in both legs  - It feels as if my hips are bruised when I lightly touch them -  even my scars are sensitive ...

I am thinking of all of you who are going back to work at 8-10-12 weeks - how do you do that in the beginning ... 

Today is so cold and icy outside !   WInter might have arrived !

Thank you for letting me share 

big warm hug

renee

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  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 renee01952

    Posted

    I knit for charity, we are called Norfolk knitters and cliftonville knitters we buy patterns and

    Wool from places called the wool loft, it's where people donate balls of wool and patterns they no longer need. Xxx

  • vicki00016
    vicki00016 renee01952

    Posted

    Renee what a lovely kind person you are. Those people you give a little bit of your time too are very lucky to have people like you.

    Vicki

  • renee01952
    renee01952

    Posted

    Way too much praise ... It works both ways - 

    When I joined this forum I was warmly welcomed by so many, some still here and some moved on ... I never forget that - 

    Invaluable, priceless information and support, love and laughter  -

    I can see how so many of new hippies are sharing their stories and giving support now to the pre-op people and the ones still on the fence -

    Actually, the reason why I wrote is because of the pain, heavy legs etc.

    and was wondering about how people can expect you to go back to work full time after 8-10 weeks - 

    I am 16 weeks post-op and doing 2-3 hours maybe 2 or 3 times a week ! 

     

     

  • bon90988
    bon90988 renee01952

    Posted

    Renee,

    You sound like an amazing woman!  Volunteering is an amazing and selfless act. There are so many older folks who are alone and could use a friendly face.  Enjoy your retirement!!  

    Cathie, please be careful and I hope you are feeling better. 

    I am not returning to work this year for fear of falling. I have fallen twice at school and I'm afraid to go out in the snow. To young to retire yet, but am working on getting myself strong to return in Aug.  Best wishes to all for speedy recoveries and a Happy & Healthy New Year!!

    Bonnie

     

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK renee01952

    Posted

    I think my wife summed it up when she said she now has a lifetime to regret that moment when she did not put the stairs light on.  

    Do be wary that you haven't damaged anything else, my wife was complaining of the sciatic pain in her back, and didn't even notice the broken toes.  Her toes will never be the same again and now she has difficulty finding shoes that are comfortable.

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • mic71403
    mic71403 renee01952

    Posted

    Dear Renee

    Warm hug - lovely to share our year togeher  here !

    I hope others just joining this hippy hoppy trail can stay as long as you, giving feedback and inspiration to others over a full year. 

    your volunteering sounds really good community involving, and yes Samaritans are excellent too. As indeed is the challenge of returning to work, part time and then more if that is where one is at.

    I notice like many others I get bad days, with niggles we immediately relate to the hip and then realise tis  nothing to do with it, like I had a corn twix two toes which I though was hip opreated - and that my toes were all turning in and blending together!  Silly but...

    I'm very aware some heal faster than others, and we ALL need reminders to be careful on stairs, on ice, and our first bath!

    Renee has gently advised on REST, and me not being too timid and scared  that we do not exercise properly and thus not build up our muscles properly post op. Both are essential, as is laughter and some of the silly jokes here hh are truly funny.

    Good night all

    Mic

    x

  • Kikeena
    Kikeena renee01952

    Posted

    Hi Renee

    I'm glad to hear of your volunteering. It sounds so like the person I've come to know here - giving to others in a very relational way. And I'm also sorry about the heavy painful legs and groin. Pre op we are filled with anxiety but also hope, and as the weeks go on and the pain doesn't subside as we were hoping, well it takes a lot to pick ourselves up and reinvent a new life.

    So here's to 2016, with all that it may bring. I'm sure you will be able to bring much joy to others.

    Keena

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