TKR Lavender's getting a new left knee for Christmas

[tiredwife]

@lavender Good morning, I always thought Huskies are such beautiful dogs. Growing up my dog was part husky and part collie. She was so very smart and pretty.
I often made the kids' costumes for Halloween. One year my daughter wanted to be a unicorn, that one was a bit of a challenge! You have a great day!

 

[lavender]

@marmora Hi Cathie I am sitting typing this while eating my shredded wheat and a little late starting the day. it is raining so waiting till the afternoon to see it the weather clears. Off to pick up our newspaper it has the weekly flyers for grocery stores and other places not ready for pick up till 12 am and since our area does not have a carrier to bring it we have named Thursday tribune day as we have to drive to get it . The newspaper place is just a few minutes from our park so might get a chance to do both.

Today we are watching the movie Three men and a little lady as we are eating our breakfast and always loved this movie. Hope you are having a nice day and so nice to wake up to your lovely kind posts. Holly

 

[lavender]

Hi @tiredwife Noticing that there are more huskies around now. The ones down from us are very young and so calm surprised as we pass then and say hello they never bark they have beautiful faces and soft light beigh coats. The dogs that live down to the end of our townhouses are totally the opposite . One dog is a Jack Russel terrier and then they brought home a another dog a shihtzu and since there are now two they bark all the time. When we had our cats (our family) the little jack Russel her name is C.J. came by for her walks never barked very nice and she used to come up on our steps to see our Oscar was coming out to play. Our cats stayed indoors but when his sister Elizabeth who was a tabby soft white with soft grey tabby markings died Oscar decided he would like to go outside so he would sit in our little park next door with us and lay on the grass and C.J. the dog would come by to visit him so calm then not now. we have lots of cute dogs the come by to see us on their walks and never bark but looking at the size of the Huskies surprised how quiet they are. Our two youngest cats did not like going outside tried to take them out with us one day and realized that Katie was not happy with the idea. Our Oscar walked her back to our door and then we knew she would not want to go out anymore her sister Emily did not going outside either but after his first trip outside Oscar came out with us to sit with us when the weather was nice and laid in the sun .

Growing up my mom helped make our costumes and one year for a Girl Guide costume party she made me a Campbell's soup costume. I wore a chefs hat she made and carried a wooden spoon. My costume was made from sheets of bristle board and she being the artist she is carefully wrote the Campbell's name and all the things that would be on the can of soup on it. She even wrote the directions for making the soup on the back of the costumes. She found a piece of gold foil and put the circle symbol on as well. She was amazing full of life back then so talented and such great ideas she was the best. The unicorn costume your daughter wanted to dress up in would have been tricky to do but one of the things that a Mom just manages to find a way to do. Missing all of the wonderful times my Mom and I shared and remembering all of the great times we spent together as a family. Holly

 

[appaloosa girl]

Hi Holly @lavender. I was never the one to make homemade costumes for the kids. My mom liked to see. I can remember her doing our costumes one year. I only remember what my brothers was not mine or my sisters. He was a pack of cigarettes. Back then smoking was acceptable.
Love huskies. We had one while the kids were young. He was a wonderful dog. You could trust him with the kids. He wasn't a big barker but he loved to howl. And boy it sounded freaky. Now we have 2 shih tzu's and a chocolate lab. And it's the two small ones that love to bark.
You are so right, our memories are who and what made us who we are. And yes some are very painful. I miss my mom and dad too. My grandkids would have loved them so much. But they are learning about them thru me.
It's going to be a rainy day today. Another cold front is coming in. I'm afraid the nice warm weather we had is gone till spring. We had our last cook out a couple days ago. And it was a very nice warm evening. Sad to see it go. We have long cold winters.
You have a great day!!
Dana


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[tiredwife]

@lavender There are a bunch of different type dogs on our street. Right across one house has a bulldog, one has a Yorkie and about 8 cats, there are beagles down the road, and lots of mix breeds around. One couple walks a bunch of Bassett hounds. I like seeing people walking their dogs, but I don't like it when they let their dogs poop in our yard!
The unicorn costume was a little tough, but we got it done.

 

[lavender]

Hi @marmora @tiredwife @appaloosa girl and @Minnie's knees When I was growing up we had a Saint Bernard dog not too long after she came home I started to really love her she was just a puppy just left her Momma and decided she needed to be given love so we became such good friends really loved her. She was part of our family and although before she came home I was afraid of dogs I was the one that took her on many of her walks. Her name was Daisy I was asked to pick her name she was the reason that my fear of dogs disappeared. When I came home from school and then later from work she would be sitting near the door waiting no matter what the weather we went for a walk she looked forward to it and so excited when we went out . She was very strong actually think she walked me but how we bonded missed her so much when the day came that she had to be put to sleep as her back started to deteriorate and she was in pain. Only thing that could be done but so hard when she was no longer waiting for me when I came home it became our special time together.

Most of the people who live around us are very responsible and take care to clean up after their dogs just a tiny few do not do this. I love to see people out walking their dogs and how proud the dogs seem to be having time to go for their walk lots of dogs walk in our park some so carefree they walk the same path everyday and a few go without leashes know the path they take and calmly walking along smelling the trees as we say that they are checking their mail smelling the messages left behind by other dogs who have passed that way.

I was very upset one day a lady was dragging her dog leash less then a foot long restricting any movement and yelling at the dog . I remember how much walks meant to Daisy and I and she being so large and strong sometimes she walked me but special few moments to get out.

I called over to the woman wondering if she realized how she appeared with the treatment she was showing her dog and asking her if she thought this type of walk was in any way enjoyable for her dog and he was obviously being treated without any signs of kindness. Her leash was so short that her dog was standing on his back legs to try from being strangled and I said that it would be better not to walk him or her if she was not happy doing it what was was doing was cruel. She was not happy at my comment but noticing that they yelling stopped for a little bit and she eased off on the leash. Sometimes people forget that animals also have feelings and if they are angry their animal is not a way to take out their anger. Seeing someone who has no understanding that animals deserve kindness is something that hurts me.

The sun is now shining quite mild today wore a sweater but so warm so not needed the air smells nice and too wet for our park hoping to get for a walk tomorrow missing our park but still think there will be lots of time before it snows.

Weeks seem to be going by so fast I can't believe it is already Thursday picked up our paper now checking the grocery ads. Roses buds outside have opened and still more to come today's rose is on our yellow climbing rose bush and old fashioned type beautiful smell. Everything is still so green love this time of the year and love sleeping with the windows open sleep like a baby this way. Catching up a few things in housework and have my brothers birthday card written and ready to take to him tomorrow or Saturday if they will be home as his birthday is on Saturday and will be nice to see him and the rest of his family again. Holly

 

[tiredwife]

@lavender Holly, Some people shouldn't have pets! On a positive note, here is a photo of my grandson (3 yrs old) walking his dog.

 

[lavender]

Hi @tiredwife Thanks for sharing the wonderful picture of your little grand son and his dog. Your grand son is just so so cute. What a nice little boy and his dog seems to enjoy being with him he looks like he is doing a great job and they are just so good together. Just want to hug him he is is adorable and his dog is beautiful looks like he is well loved and cared for . What a happy little fellow and how nice for him to have such a loving and nice Gramma and Grampa and his Mom to. Enjoyed your picture and thanks Holly

 

[tiredwife]

@lavender Holly, Thank you! He is a cutie! His dog is a Burmese Mtn. Dog. He is really good with my grandson.

 

[marmora]

Jackie @tiredwife Holly @lavender

Jackie, your grandson is adorable and walking with his dog is a lovely photo and a great memory to have.

Holly, our pets do become part of the family and it is sad when we see pets being treated unkindly.

Take care,
Cathie

 

[lavender]

Hi everyone It rained a again last night very wet outside but left our window and blind open while sleeping and such a pretty sight to wake up to. The leaves by us are all golden in color and the grass is covered with them so pretty along with the grass and our peonies and other bushes and roses everything is still so green and when the suns on them so beautiful. Still so many on the trees and when the wind blows they flutter down like something you would see in a beautiful painting golden leaves all over and covering the park grass they are not all dried out still soft so pretty.

Hoping to go for a walk today but very wet so running a few errands deliver my brothers birthday card . He lives just outside the city in the country and hoping to get him home not sure if he is on days this week so going for a car ride to see.

Happy it is still just rain not ready for the snow but know it is not far off. Love to see it fall just not liking the idea of driving in it when the snow gets deeper. More kids in our area now and thinking we may need to buy a little more Halloween candy never sure what to expect but would not want to be left empty handed on Halloween night.

Thinking after going to have our every Saturday breakfast we might go to the show have saved up points so one admission will be free and see the movie "All of me". My husband thinks I should have my pick this time as he said the last few have been action movies but I like most movies either way . Just not the really gory type.

Took a notion yesterday to work a little on a pattern that I started a while ago. The pattern is called "White Lace and she is stitched on antique lavender. A bride very lovely dress all layers and ruffles along the bottom and her face is done like petite point so she looks real. I set her aside off and on as she is a large cross stitch and the measurement for her height is 8" by 22" so hard to find a frame which will fit her maybe take her to the cross stitch store where our friend is asking for help for displays and she will frame it for me she can make a frame for anything in whatever size is needed. She is anxious for have one of my finished cross stitches to put in her store as she knows what type of stitching I have to do and said she knows they would be nicely done nice to be asked a compliment.

My husband wants me to take it to Micheal's so that I can have it back to hang on our wall but framing is expensive and I usually do my own and running out of walls to hang them on now hanging them in our spare room still two walls left there. The only thing that is making me hesitate is that she does not frame with glass until time to bring it home when she would put glass in and I like glass as it protects the stitching from any dirt of dust and protects it more. I would have it back in a year but not sure if I want to lend it that long but cost of framing expensive and she does a wonderful job and she was proud to offer the framing for what ever I make and find I cannot find a frame for know she will take care of it and I could always go and see it when ever I want to see my stitching.

Love the linen color and when I decided to stitch her on lavender wondering if it would be dark but such a pretty combination shades of cream and white , ecru, soft greys and pretty against the lavender shade so happy that I kept stitching her on this color. There is an arch surrounding her wide veil of flowers all done in pinks and greens and soft colors so pretty. I worked a little while on her last night and really enjoyed my stitching a little harder to see when the background is a little darker but with my little clip on light much easier to do. So many more to stitch but such a relaxing and rewarding pastime her face and hair are now done and so nice to see her looking back as her dress is being stitched. Hope you have a great day and hard to believe that it is almost the weekend tomorrow lost of things to do on Saturday and hoping you have a wonderful weekend .Holly

 

[lavender]

Hi @marmora @tiredwife It is so true our fluffy friends are very important members of our families. They offer unconditional love always there when you need someone to talk to cuddle and so much smarter then some give them credit for. They seem to understand how you are feeling and always there to be with you no matter how you are feeling and show love.

We were not able to have children the way some people can and our babies were our four cats. They came home at 8 weeks old and thinking the youngest two were not quite that age and we loved them so much . People and animals are really not that different they need the same care and love we do and bring so much into our lives . Sometimes they understand more then people do and so very missed when they die. Such a hard thing to handle.

We love to remember all of the neat things ours did and so very fortunate to have had them as part of our lives. Holly

 

[lavender]

Thinking today just about two more months till my surgery date. Still wondering if it will be changed my doctor was even surprised that it was that close to Christmas. Do not want to spoil Christmas for my husband but he is thinking it will be great and if he is ok with it I am not concerned about the date..Jjust looking forward to having all done and hoping that it stays the way it is for the date as otherwise probably would need to wait till after Christmas and hoping not to have to do that. Knowing this time around there will be no pushing allowed no mental stress from pt and comfortable thinking with this it will go much smoother. Maybe even an easier bend and then thinking my right knee might start to bend more to. Then just a few months till spring and back to walks hope this goes great. Holly

 

[appaloosa girl]

@lavender
It will go great. Before you know it you r December date will be here. Doing the surgery was the easy part. The hospital stay was a positive for me. Nurses were great!! Pt was ok. I fell asleep a couple times on them. That was funny. And I wasn't the only one. The more prepared you are the better. House and meals. With Christmas coming you can even have that all prepared. Then all you have to do is heal!!


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[marmora]

Holly @lavender

Your Christmas with your husband will still have the most essential and priceless ingredient and that is love.

Cathie

 

[lavender]

@marmora
Hi Cathie It is so true just having time together we are downsizing this year not shopping as much only my brother and his kids to buy for and his wife. My husband and I will buy a few things between us probably a few movies and then just a little for each of us. Spending time together and thankful to have the time with him is all that will matter to both of us . One of our most favorite things is watching movies and we have a number of movies we have watched together for so many years so this is what lots of our time will be spent doing while staying home. Today we are starting to watch some of our Halloween movies to get a head start. We will soon start to watch our Christmas movies to like all types but many are traditional stories we grew up with like White Christmas, Holiday In ., Its a wonderful life and grew up watching the Homecoming a Christmas story about the Walton family during the days of the depression reminds me of how much I loved growing up in a big family and always a favorite .

So today watching Halloween town with Debbie Reynolds not into really scarey movies just like the calmer ones but love movies and spend time together enjoying them. Raining today errands all finished so just going to take it easy. Thinking that walking is helping my sugar readings but not too much walking today and came home to a 4.0 so not sure why but nice to see the reading a little lower this afternoon. Wishing for you a great weekend and hope you have some time to relax. Holly

 

[lavender]

Hi @appaloosa girl Nice that you had a good stay in the hospital. I was very fortunate to as the nurses were really nice and took good care of me during my stay. I did not have pt in the hospital the only pt was walking to the hallway and around a corner to practice the stairs always told to take my time and felt comfortable with them. Aside from the walking to practice the stairs before I came home I walked to the hallway to get ready to go for my x-rays to but was allowed to sleep most of the time and they were very kind to me. They were wonderful and very caring. Know things will be fine at the hospital again and not expecting a long stay as they will probably want to send anyone they can home for the holidays last time stayed from Friday when surgery was done till Sunday afternoon when my surgeon asked if I would like to go home and happy to get back and have time with my husband without him having to run all over the place. Not long now just about 2 months to go and know my surgeon will do the best for me he took care of me during my last surgery to very nice man. Hope your weekend is great Holly

 

[tiredwife]

@marmora Thank you, he is our only grandchild so is very special.

@lavender Don't have much time to write, company is here, so I have to sneak away once in a while to check on everyone. I think a new knee will be a wonderful present (maybe not at first, but later you will be so glad you did it.) Then you can walk easier with your hubby and he won't have to see you in so much pain. Hubby's knees are a blessing to me too, hate seeing him in pain. You have a great day.

 

[lavender]

Hi @tiredwife Your grand son must be a lot of fun to be with he is just so cute showed my husband your picture of your grand son and his beautiful dog and he agrees what a nice little boy. Happy to be getting closer to my surgery date keep thinking about how much my right knee has helped me along and how nice it will be to walk more like I used to. My husband says he will miss me hanging on to him he like it well no reason we cannot still walk close together just hoping that when I walk on my own will no longer have the feeling that I will tip over.

When we went voting I was surprised at how quick my knee got tired just standing in the line it was a longer line and took close to a half hour and did not expect that my knee would give out that soon. so happy when the lady helping at the elections started to place chairs around the standing area. One lady was on oxygen and the look of relief on her face when her chair was placed beside her made me feel nice she was able to sit. They were nice there and when it was our turn to get our ballots the woman at the desk must have noticed I kept bending over to take the pressure off my back so she placed a chair in the section where the ballot box I was going to was. Happy to have surgery all booked and looking forward to it. Happy your husband Steve is having an easier time with his knee since his surgeries and how fortunate we are to have this option to have our knees replaced.

@marmora Wishing you a wonderful day
@Minnie's knees Wishing you a wonderful Happy Happy Birthday and all of the best for your surgery. Ho

 

[tiredwife]

@lavender It was nice that they finally got you a chair. Our grandson is funny and likes to make people laugh.
Hubby is doing pretty good, has actually gotten some sleep these last few days. A few more weeks then back to work for him (then maybe I can get this house clean)