Oddly, I did not see or talk to Doug today. I don't remember the last time that happened. My cold is still lingering. The cough is all that remains with a little congestion, easily managed with over the counter medication. I am feeling really grateful that I have felt so much better the last couple days. However, it is not safe to be around Doug while I am still symptomatic. Ingrid was kind enough to arrange for people to be with Doug today and tonight. Thanks so much Vicki, Ryleen and Joanne.
I took advantage of having the time and had a physical therapy evaluation on my knee after work. That went very well. The therapist said I was doing really greatl. I told him that I preferred to have a home physical therapy program, that I can do within my own schedule. He agreed with me. We set up a tentative appointment to check my progress in 2 weeks. He said that if am able to do the exercises independently and not having any more difficulties I don't need to come back. It will be up to me.
I waited all day to hear back from the transition person at Vibra. She was waiting on a call from the Elks regarding accepting and transferring him. She said she thought it would happen this week. So we are still up in the air on when and where he will be going. Hopefully I will know in the morning.
Early this morning I was taking the garbage out before work. It was very foggy outside and the driveway was somewhat damp. After pushing the garbage to the end of the driveway I suddenly became aware that I was able to push the garbage without my knee hurting, without fear of slipping without having to navigate the snow and I was walking pretty normally! I hurt my knee the first day it snowed after we returned from Mexico and I have been struggling with it and the brace for the last two and half months. I am so glad to have it healing and at the same time the weather getting better. Now if we can get Doug walking, life will be wonderful and so much easier. In the meantime I better do my knee exercises and Doug his physical therapy.
I am really thankful for all the prayers offered by everyone for my healing and Doug's. I am so pleased my knee is doing so well and my cold is coming to an end.
And so we pray:
God of Hope, God of Mercy: Thank you for your continual presence in our lives. Thank you for hearing and prayers. Thank you for sustaining us during difficult times. We are especially grateful for the gift of healing and for the healers in our lives. Be with Doug as he sleeps this night. Give him peace and comfort in knowing that he is loved and cared for. Help him to wake in the morning refreshed and ready for new beginnings and continued healing. In your name we ask it. Amen.
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