Update:
The weekends have been jammed packed with activities and fall yard
chores are upon us. I knew I needed help
with the work, so I asked my boys for assistance. Tuesday afternoon was when they were
available, so I took the afternoon off so we could get the work done.
It was a beautiful day to be outdoors.
We had leaves to rake, the lawn to mow, rearranged the garage for the
winter, got the snow blower and shovels out and put the rakes and bicycle away,
etc. They carried my motorized tools
downstairs to the basement along with oils and things that would freeze from
the garage. We put a tarp on the
woodpile, and cleaned up the flowerbeds, etc.
It felt kind of strange being outside with a rake instead of a
cane. I worked hard and did well but
eventually I tired and my prosthetic limb started aching and I was side-lined
to just giving directions. I don’t
remember if last year I felt well enough to do any of the yard work. I have a feeling that it got done (at least
the leaves raked) but I don’t recall if I did it. I do know that I feel much stronger and more
energetic than I did last year. I
continue to see my strength and stamina increase. I am able to do more things and the list
keeps growing as I do more and more. So overall,
there is much to be thankful for.
Right now, I am struggling a bit with the fit of my prosthesis. It feels like it is loose and I need to add
more ply of socks; but the leg is on so tight that I have trouble getting it
off. I’ve had to ask for someone to help
me pull my leg off several time over the last week because I cannot do it
myself. It is time to schedule an
appointment with my prosthetist and see if my leg can be adjusted somehow.
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