Vacationing, and loving it!!!

[hess]

We made it to the lake yesterday evening. We spent the evening playing card games and snacking. I slept okay. Hopefully that will be better tonight. They boys are all out on the boat, and I am back at the house with my leg propped and iced! I am enjoying my computer, and reading a good book! I was very concerned, but so far, it has been really nice! My husband has been wonderful, and the kids have been a big help! So far, so good!!!

Talk to you soon,
Hess

 

[lgobrien]

Hess -
I am so excited for you!! Sounds like a little bit of heaven. I forgot, how many weeks post op are you?

Just getting away to different smells, sounds... and walls!!! It will be so good for you!

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!

Something about the sunshine and the lake that is better than medicine!

Remember to use SPF 30 on your scar!

Laurie

 

[ship4]

Hess,
Enjoy yourself! It sounds wonderful. Keep doing what you are doing and you will find the rest is just as necessary for your recovery as all the exercise and icing.
Enjoy those books! I just finished reading one myself yesterday and am going to start another one.
Glad it is going well for you!
Best,
Crystal

 

[carolinagirl]

Hess,
Glad to hear you are having a good time. Sounds like you are at the perfect place to just relax and take it easy. Just a change in scenery will do you so much good. I can't wait to go to the mountains in late October!
So have fun, and relax. Nothing like reading a good book by the lake to help you heal body, mind and soul!!!
ENJOY!!!

 

[Josephine]

Cool!..........

 

[hess]

Well, I made it through the first day, and LOVED it! During the day, my husband took the kids out on the boat for the day. I stayed at the house with ice and a good book! When Bill got back, I went down to the lake with him. The boys swam and played on the slide, etc. for a while, and I just sat at a table and watched. Then, they lowered the boat, my husband helped me on, and we went to a LATE lunch on the lake! It was REALLY nice to be out. After that, we took a ride on the boat before we came back. Bill helped me off of the boat and back to the house. What a NICE day! We played games, watched a little TV, and that was it for that!

Today will be some shopping in town, at least for however long I make it, then Bill and the boys will hit the water again, and I'll just sit! I can't wait!

This vacation is MUCH different then any that I have been on in the past! I'm happy because I know that the pain is okay, and not hurting me!

Bye for now, back to another fun-filled day at the lake,
Hess

 

[JudyS]

Hess,
I is so good to hear your posts and how much of a good time you are having!!
Judy

 

[hess]

I have been enjoying myself thus far. My husband and kids are trying to make this trip enjoyable for me. We went into town to shop for souvinirs the other day, and when it got to be too much for me, we went back to the house and will go back for the other 1/2 at a better time.

Today, my husband took the boys to a waterpark for the day! I was going to go also, and just sit and watch, but last night was a rough night for me. It has been rainy since yesterday, so I'm blaming that! I'm hoping that by the time they get back later this afternoon (like about 7 hours!), that I will feel better and ready for some more shopping! Maybe we can leave my husband behind for a little R&R. Doubtful, but you never know!

I'm hoping that sitting and resting for the afternoon will be just what I need! I'm looking forward to this time!

Bye for now, and have a good day,
Hess

 

[1jt@atime]

Hess, I'm glad you have been able to get away and enjoy some time with your family. You are right about the weather. You should have heard all of us complaining about the weather last winter. Everytime a front comes in, you know it! I'm hoping for a better winter this year. Not sure if it's a new knee thing or something we'll just have to live with for the rest of our lives. Karen

 

[Nursepair]

Hess, your vacation sounds wonderful, and just what the doctor ordered!! Glad your husband and kids are doing their best to help you enjoy it, it's great to have a good family behind you eh? Take care and I hope the weather gets better again soon. Sue