Last year my morning walks after five years changed. I have a recently started physical therapy for some osteoarthritis and loss in one of my hips. So my morning walks started changing last year when the pain set in and I could no longer. walk 3 miles without some pain and discomfort right now they have me not walking a whole lot consecutively, but they do want me to keep moving just at a much slower pace. I’m sure many of you have been there. It’s not the end of the world. It’s just changes to life as we age these things go along with aging. The physical therapy has helped some but it’s only been two weeks. I’ll be there the minimum of six weeks maybe a little longer. Not sure at this time, but this morning, I just could not resist as I took a slow walking pace, reflecting on days gone by with these beautiful walks that always cleared my head and made my day. I wondered as I was this morning, God, why? now you can say Debbie we’re not to ask why, right but I do have to wonder why something that I enjoyed and has to come to a halt or maybe a complete stop I hope not. We all disappointment in life and we just press forward. Walks and not being able to do them has been a disappointment to me. Those morning walks started my day for several years. My day now starts at physical therapy at 8 AM for one and a half hours per day. I know it isn’t the end of the world and things could be so much worse, but I miss those walks suddenly when something you’ve done for so long changes you have to change you have to redirect your day your morning your thoughts. The process can be a difficult one, but it can also be beautiful. I have rerouted my days to the pool with my grandson, Jackson and teaching him how to swim. It has been an amazing summer so far such an adventure each day with him. He is so precious and I feel so blessed. This morning I just had to give thanks, my life did change when I had to stop walking for a while, but God put a special child in my morning routine and I’m so Grateful. Sometimes when things look bleak, we have to look at the positive side of it and let go of the negative side.
God bless you, Debbie. It can be frustrating and disheartening when life slips up so quickly. Seems our bodies start downwards and it picks up different things along the way. We can rest assured that God is always right beside us. Praying for you and your family, sweet friend. Hope you have a wonderful evening.🙋🏼💖🙏
Amen, He is! I have HOPE and I’ll cling to that dear friend
Time has a way of changing us all. Just know that every day is one day closer home. Praying for you and your family.
Well, I can say that it surely has changed me. Inside and out. I’m learning to get to know the older me. there is a difference. Many don’t see that or feel it but I sure do. ♥️
My friend had hip replacement recently and it wasn’t the kind where you have a long excision & can’t bear weight on that side for 6 weeks. Hers was an anterior approach & she was walking with a walker the same day, able to bear weight on that leg same day as surgery. It’s pretty awesome.
I am glad you ate teaching Jackson to swim. It is a great activity for you both, easier on your joints. Thinking of you.
I have heard it isn’t nearly as hard as it once was. ♥️♥️♥️
Yes indeed ~ aging has really affected my lifestyle and it seemed to have changed so quickly … maybe over the past 5 (maybe 7-8?)
years.
When our overall health is good and you still have a good mind ~ you do have the world by the tail.
If you get an incurable disease ~ as I have ~ these last couple of years have changed drastically & very fast.
I am in treatment, I go to the Dr 2x a week now for labs ~ and see her 1x a week. Once a month, I have Chemo for 5 days in a row, and then 3 weeks off of the Chemo. It is very tiring, going those 5 days in a row, but hopefully this new treatment will slow the progression of this disease. It saps my energy and wind, can’t do much, but I do not have constant pain like some people do.
I am not able to have company or go out much, but feel SO BLESSED because many people my age are bedfast, in wheel chairs etc. and have horrid side effects from treatment!
Even though I would not have chosen this recent schedule, I am just very thankful that I have family who check in almost every day and come to visit for short periods of time ~ & usually see some of them 1x a week or more. (ONLY if no sniffles, or illness!)
We never have to look far to see someone worse off than we are!
The Bible says to praise HIM in the good times and the bad ~ and I try!
God is Good even through times like these and always walks with us.
Blessings to you and your loved ones, dear friend! You have been such a bright spot in my life over Many years, and I Thank you! I look forward to your posts, although I don’t always find them, and not online as much, as in the past!
💗🙏 to you ~ Take care of yourself and so glad you can spend time with Jackson! ♥️
Well said 🩷🩷
Praying for you and your family! I try to visit the blog everyday but sometimes my days are so full I can’t. Keep the faith, God has a plan.
I completely understand that and I thank you!
Dear Debbie, I can relate. After having a pacemaker place on May 2nd 2019. Two weeks later I went in to AFI went by ambulance to the emergency room. Where I was miss diagnosed with pneumonia. Was admitted and given very strong antibiotics. The antibiotics poisoned me cause me to lose my hearing in my left ear. I could not walk nor stand I was in a wheelchair. I was taken to a different hospital from there to rehabilitation for a month . I was fortunate enough to have really good insurance that I was able to have nurses and therapists come to my home for 4 months. I can walk without a walker now I am still wobbly because of the balance issue they say I will never fully recover. I am mostly homebound. I have setbacks that come on with a quick jerk of my head or loud noise. My right ear overcompensate is like a bionic ear they made me a special ear plug if I’m going to be in an environment that is loud such as grocery store, they play such loud music and all the stores. So I can relate to sudden changes. I was a very active person. I exercise daily and I loved Zumba. My youngest son has moved home, because I had a bad fall and fractured my vertebrae had surgery. I can do my daily task I take care of my home the simple things such as vacuuming scrubbing cooking laundry and of course my three doggies. I feel very blessed because I have came along way, with the help of Jesus 🙌🏻 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Praying for you Debbie 🙏❤️
God bless you dear, it can be very trying as we get older. I’m so glad you have someone there with you, that is a blessing.
Praying for you❤️🙏 I lost hearing in mostly my left ear several years ago now have tinnitus have major issues in crowds . They don’t know why hat happened. Have been in horrible pain and issues throughout my body inside and out over 1 1/2 years many drs tests but no diagnosis.. I can relate❤️🙏
Well, I do have a diagnose the hip. But I’ve got to have some more rest about other things. One day at a time is about all I can do you know? I hope things get enter for you dear. There is always HOPE ♥️
It seems like the aging process comes all at once…of course it doesn’t, it creeps upon us slowly, bit by bit. I used to walk a lot, I can’t anymore, I now use a cane. I have severe spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, all due to growing older. I thank God that I can get around pretty well with my cane. I have physical therapy once a week, it has helped me some. Praying for you Debbie….much love to you!
Growing older can have its challenges that is a given. I am trying to stay focused and set goals for better health. Along with healing screams prayers. God bless you dear
It is astounding how quickly a routine can change. I am trying to take each day as it happens. Sometimes there is a lot of “adapting” but focusing on simple pleasures sure helps!
Yes, small things can bring joy when it is so needed! You keep talking pleasure in the simple things ♥️♥️♥️
Ohmygosh how this hit me right in the gut. Aches and pains are not favorite things to me and I try to keep pushing ahead. Some days when I take my girls (dogs) out, I ca hardly breathe or my back hurts so much I can hardly stand up. My mother’s doctor told her that it didn’t matter how fast she moved as long as she was moving.
I am praying hard that the therapy will help ease your pain.
I haven’t left your page and try every day and every chance I can to read what you post. I don’t think that I am the only person who is inspired and uplifted by your words. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏🏻 to and for you my dear and sweet sister friend.
God bless you my sweet friend, I too am reading healing scripture and praying for healing ❤️🩹 for so many as well as myself. Again is something we all get to do if we see that as a blessing. It can be hard some days and easy the next. I am so
blessed but I’m starting to feel my age. Keep pushing easily each day ♥️
I went with my mom to her Dr appointment and she told her Dr I don’t know what could happen next she had so many aches and pains and it was so funny her Dr said well let me put it to you this way your warranty has expired.
Oh wow, I guess there comes that time idk
Debbie, I can so relate. I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I am having so much pain in my knees. I also was the walker, just like you. Now I have to concentrate on each step I take. It is hard to accept this aging process. You are blessed to have your grandson going through this with you. I do not have children or grandchildren. I am so alone.
His bless you on this journey! I am in PT praying hard that this helps and keeps me away from the surgeries I so do not want to have. I hear you when you tell me that you don’t have children or grandchildren and that it’s just you. I know it’s not the same for me to say that you have me in this page and you have God so theoretically you’re not alone, but I understand that you feel alone when you’re not surrounded by people on this earth I get that, but I’m always here for you. If you wanna talk to me all you have to do is reach out to my email at ohsoshabbyblog@gmail.com. I’m here for you to listen and to talk with you. It might take me a minute to get back with you, but I will. God bless you and take care.
You are so sweet!