Don’t worry, I’m not going to subject you to a history of my physical therapy, I know it might easily wind up boring my readers. But I never expected anything like this to become a part of my life; and I daresay that probably applies to most of us.
The therapist who worked on me today recommended I get a cane. He was a little bit scared he might offend me, but I wasn’t offended. Gotta do something about the mess my hip is in. Anyway, there must be a lot of things a student of the sword can do with a cane, besides just hobbling around with it.
A friend of mine from basketball had a hip replacement and came back from it to play again; and he made a good run of it until the other hip blew out. No more basketball for him. I will try very hard to avoid that.
The next session will be on Thursday–my 75th birthday. Confound it, I still have books to write! And a wife and a cat to love. Bring on the crabcakes! And bring on the prayers.
Prayers going up for you. I have several friends who have had joint replacements and one is still recovering, all others doing well, and I’m sure you will also.
I really pray I can get through this without a stay in a hospital. Thanks for your prayers.
Prayers for you all. No fun going through any kind of procedure, let alone on birthdays or holidays.
A friend of mine who is your age has had both hips replaced and she is very active. Here I thought you we older than me and it turns out I am older than you by seven months. Prayers for wisdom on what you should do. A cane can be very distinguished – Peroit always has one and I don’t think he really needs it.
75, that is really getting old. Well, just four years older than me. You and Patty are on our prayer list. I believe you will be still around for a number of years (I’m guessing to 107 or so), to write books and take care of Robby and Patty.
Thanks, Mike. I’ve got to finish “Ozias, Prince Enthroned.” And there’s another book after that.
Perhaps there is some bartitsu in your future? https://mmawhisperer.com/martial-arts/bartitsu/
I pray all goes well with your physical therapy, and you are quickly on the mend!
Oh, wow–now I want to learn bartitsu!
Just prayed for you
Thanks, I need it. Do I ever!