1 This afternoon, I did my first unsupported walk in months and months – no stick, no crutch and I did pretty well though I did find it hard work. It’s been a bitter day but I became very warm as I walked, only down the road, through the park, up the lane, along Lovers’ Lane and up along our road but it felt like miles! I actually cannot remember when I last walked anywhere without a stick and I feel very happy! The lovely Mr S was with me of course, full of encouragement and helping me to keep my gait correct to avoid any hint of limping. I have limped for so long that I really have to concentrate to walk well. I’m getting there.
2 Along Lovers’ Lane there were dozens of brightly yellow Celandines and the Three Cornered Leeks were almost open.
Celandine
3 Just on the corner of the lane and our road is a splendid Camellia bush, just smothered in blossoms.
Camellia
creativityandfamily
March 16, 2015 at 8:49 pm
That’s fantastic you have made such good progress! We have a lovers lane in Sussex, I met Hubby there for our first date. It was at the end of his road so I used it every time I went to his home! X
greenbenchramblings
March 15, 2015 at 1:24 pm
Well done, such a step forward! I know how it feels as I went through it with a knee replacement 8 years ago. I have to admit to a soft spot for Celandines and we grow a few cultivars in our garden. The wild one though is simply beautiful. They have a gloss to their flowers not seen in many other plants.
mybeautfulthings
March 15, 2015 at 11:10 pm
You are right about the gloss, very special. Hope you recovered well with your knee. Thank you for the encouragement. It hasn’t been as hard as I had imagined though there is still work to be done, especially building up stamina again. Al. The best to you 🙂
babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin
March 15, 2015 at 2:32 am
that’s wonderful… continued walking success!
mybeautfulthings
March 14, 2015 at 11:01 pm
From Di Masters on facebook
Fabulous and well done! You’re so right, walking with a limp becomes a habit one has to break after the op. I had a walking mantra which reminded me to keep an even rhythm. You’ve done brilliantly. 😀
ladysighs
March 14, 2015 at 10:17 pm
Happy to hear of your walk. All of us should get off our —- and get going. Oh…I’ve already done my twenty paces. (from the dining table to the computer )
hjbryant
March 14, 2015 at 9:59 pm
Wonderful progress. Well done!😊
thewingedwoman
March 14, 2015 at 8:58 pm
So nice to hear of your success today. The Camellia bush was celebrating with you. (((hugs)))