9/15/11

Tree Lover
This is where Lily has taken to doing her homework.
Really, can you blame her? This summer she turned into an uber-outdoors enthusiast. She's going to grow up and be a vegetarian, veterinarian, octogenarian tree hugger. She'd much rather be outside than anywhere else. She'll go out and sit on the rocks, or climb a tree and write in her journal or do her homework. Any time I can't fine her, I just go outside and call her name and she responds from somewhere in the woods.

I love her.

My knee surgery was yesterday and it went well. I didn't do very well in recovery because of the anesthesia. I hope I don't have to have any kind of surgery ever again. Ugh. It was awful. But my knee feels better now than it did before surgery. I had a decent sized tear in my left meniscus and the cartilage had rolled back on itself, which meant that my knee hurt all the time and I couldn't really walk faster than an easy stroll. I miss exercising and running a lot, but this will still be a long recovery. I really wanted the  surgery done asap because when we go to London we will probably be walking about 10 miles a day. After a couple of months of rest and light activity, I can start to get moving again. I am grateful for doctors and surgery and I'm grateful to live in a country where I have access to health care. Not everyone on the planet can say that.

Books we've been reading: Benjamin Franklin. Carver especially loved reading this one. You'd be surprised how many things Franklin invented and how he pursued education and writing to better himself. He was amazing. I'm not a big history buff, but this book was a winner!

8 comments:

rebekah said...

My kids still ask about Lily. Sigh...

And I'm so glad you got that surgery out of the way. Really, nothing should come in the way of your London trip. Nothing. I'm envious...

hotflawedmama said...

1) Lily. A girl after my very own heart. I love her.

2) Happy you are out of surgery, past the recovery room and now recovering. So proud of you. :)

Chatter said...

Oh sweet Lily, she is something special there is no doubt about it! I've spent the last week looking at campgrounds for me and the boys. I can't wait to spend the weekend with them in the great outdoors (it really is a spectacular place to be). Wishing you a quick recovery Cathy. Hugs!

jayme said...

So glad the surgery went well and that you're on the road to recovery.

And Lily is such a remarkable girl. I love seeing her in her element! The twins still talk about all of your kids all of the time. They certainly left a lasting impression.

Bridget said...

Oh that photo is soooo sweet. Love. Glad you're recovering... I hope we can get together soon!

Old Men Reflect said...

Outdoors is where bugs and wild animals play. Dogs poop and untamed cats tinkle. People in cars show thir longest finger in rage, squirrels pester dogs and lightning strikes those who can't duck fast enough.

Give me a cold beer, a good book and a soft couch.

(Still love Lily though)

Vivi said...

Here's to a speedy and full recovery for you! I'm glad it's already feeling better - that's got to be a good sign.

Your little tree lover is a doll.

Mama Papaya said...

And a knee too? Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. Although I am so glad it is taken care of and you are on the path to having no limits again. I hope your recovery goes smoothly, mama.