It's Scheduled

Terrified - that's what I am. I've scheduled my knee replacement surgery and it ain't gonna be pretty. Four days in the hospital, no RA drugs, compression hose and shots in my tummy for 10 days (which Shawn is going to have to do). And that's not even touching the whole recovery/physical therapy ordeal! I guess the good thing is that by this time next month, the surgery will be over and the tummy shots halfway through. I don't know if I can actually do this. Hell, this is elective surgery - I don't HAVE to get it done! I might end up in a wheelchair if I don't, but I don't HAVE to do the surgery, right?

I just have to focus on the benefits. By September I can maybe be in heels again. And feel comfortable in dresses and skirts (even with the scar?). I can possibly ride a bike again or go rock wall climbing. Or walk around the block without someone asking me if I need a lift.

I can do this. I can.

Greece!

Wow, was the Greece trip great! Dan and Kelly were the best hosts, driving us all around not just Athens but a few ancient sites and out to the island of Paros as well. We went nonstop from the minute we hit the shores. I ate like I shouldn't have and STILL lost 3.5 pounds - that's how much walking we did!

We wandered through the Athens shopping center (a few times!), hiked up to the acropolis, roadtripped to Delphi and Nafplio and basked in the sun of the island (while walking around shopping!) After all that, Kelly was still upset that we didn't get everything in that she had wanted to! I told her one more site might have just killed me!

Traveling with Gayle was very easy - and she had a wonderful time, too. She attached to the girls almost instantly and left calling them her adopted grandchildren. I knew the girls would make the trip for her - she loves kids that much. Next time Dan and Clan visit, I am going to have to include Gayle in any plans!

I hope I can get one of the brothers out there to visit - although I'm sure Dan was glad to see me, I know he has so much more in common with his bros. John might make the trip. Charlie possibly if he would get his passport.

I recommend Greece to anyone - more the island than the mainland of Athens. As the ancient Greeks would say, "Oompah!"