Rest

Tomorrow marks four weeks post-surgery. I'm gradually increasing my activity, especially going for walks around the yard with "the boys" (aka Bingley and Pippin, as pictured). The hard part for me is allowing myself and even making myself rest. That's something I've never been good at, but it's really important for me now. If I don't rest when I need it, I end up getting run down and exhausted, which only sets me back. So I have to balance increasing my activity to regain energy and strength with resting enough to allow my body to recover.

In the meantime, huge appreciation goes to those who have helped us in various ways: bringing out dinner when we really needed a break, mowing the yard (three times so far at two hours a pop), and helping Nancy clean the house. Thank you!