I really should shut down this computer as it's getting mighty nasty outside. Weather has really turned bad and lightening and heavy rains are here. But I shall push my luck and give a quick update  on what I've been doing. My new hip is doing fabulous and each day that goes by I get more an more strength in my hip to walk. I still use the cane cause I don't wanna undo all the good the doctor has done for me. Living without that 24/7 pain is a miracle to me.

I can actually sleep now with no pain in the groin/leg/hip area. Still don't sleep through the night, but I think that's just me. No cause from the hip. I would love to sleep through the night, but I'm happy if I get 6 hours uninterrupted. Usually I sleep maybe 2 hours then wake up, then fall asleep and wake up. It goes on like this all night. A few times I've actually only woke up once and that was another miracle to me. But I've heard the older we get our bodies don't need much sleep. Myself I kinda think that's hog wash. Gee, I don't know why I thought to use that word, I never have used hog wash before. As I age I'm noticing lots of different things that I do or say that really aren't me.....ha.ha  Oh well, as long as nothing comes flying out of my mouth that will hurt someone, then I'm doing okay. 

I remember my Mom used to say some shocking things, hard to believe it came from her. Bless her heart, she lived to be almost 90 before her heart just gave out. But she used to say, at her age she had nothing to hide and nothing to hold back. Only problem with that is, she did embarrass folks although she never felt she did. She was one strong lady. A Southern born and raised mama. Picked cotton as a youngster and saw the hard side of life. Christmas time brought her apples or I should say apple and maybe a few pieces of candy.  She was never spoiled, married young and had kids while herself still a kid. Yes, she saw the hard side of life, but she never ever let it get her down. I better bring this to a close and maybe continue about my Mama at another time. This storm is getting wicked so I'm outta here....

I keep letting days and weeks go by before posting an entry. I just can't seem to get back into writing on a daily or weekly  basis. Now the warm weather is almost here and I'll be spending all my time out doors. Hopefully I can get back into golfing but I'll have to check with hip doctor at my next appointment, which is next month. Also I should be able to start walking my 3 miles a day pretty soon and biking. I love being outdoors. Especially after being cooped up all winter.

Now for a brief update on how I'm doing since my hip replacement, yeah right :) like I do anything briefly :) But I'm getting around at times without the walker or cane. Some days it doesn't hurt and then there's days like yesterday that each time I put my right foot down the hip/leg hurt. I should say the area where the doctor put the rod.... that goes into the thigh area, that hurt. It's hard to explain. The hip socket itself never hurts, it's always the stem or rod in the thigh that hurts. It's still got some swelling but not much. I'm really amazed at how fast I've bounced back to almost normal. It was a month on 3-18. So I'd have to say the first 3 weeks are the worst after surgery. But believe me, there bare able. At least there is no pain like before the surgery. 

Well this is about it for now. The sun is shining and it's suppose to get up to 60 today, so I'm outta here :)

We have so many many wonderful memories from those Navy years. When I look back at the pictures of us, we look so young to be married. He was 19 and I was 17, I'd never been away from home and actually was kept in a shell most of my life. Except when I'd rebel and fight for more freedom to do normal teenage things. So to go off and be on my own was all new to me. I loved every minute. Well I will admit I got homesick the first month, but I soon got over it and never looked back. I did miss him so much when he'd be out to sea. But all us Navy wives stuck together. We helped each other out and watched over one another. A few of us lived in what's called Quonset Huts. It was made out of metal and when it rained wow! put ya to sleep. I loved it. Then we got base housing and that was a big step up. An actual house with 2 bedrooms and a backyard :)

Yes lots of wonderful memories are wrapped up into these 47 years. Someday I hope to jot more of these memories down here at my journal. As we age our memories start to flicker so to speak, so I'll keep a written memory for when and if this does happen to me. If my mind goes then at least someone else can read all this to me. I do copy every page I write here at Xanga. So I'm off to enjoy this wonderful day.

PS..Hubby gave me a card with 50 single dollar bills inside. He knows how I love to hit garage sales in the summer and I never have enough money.  I just love this man, even after all these years, he still is my # one

 I just wanted to bring you up to date on what's been happening down here on earth. First off I had my right hip replaced Feb 18th. The excruciating pain I suffered for a year is completely gone gone gone. It won't be long and I'll be back outside walking my 6 miles a day and biking every other day. Trying to keep myself healthy even though these old bones keep creaking away :)

Sissy is gonna be getting glasses in a few weeks. Her very first pair. She's not looking forward to it, but she noticed her vision in her left eye is blurry. You'd be proud of her son, her drinking is finally under control. She has so many regrets from your dying. She tried killing them in booze. She regrets so much ....that she didn't spend more time with you, that she didn't go to the show that day you begged her to go. That she didn't stay home from work the day you were in such pain with headaches.  She realizes that no booze is gonna undo the grief or guilt that she has to live with.  I've told her that if you could talk to her you'd tell her to forgive herself because you love her and she will always be your sissy. We talk about you quite a bit. You will always be in our thoughts and out hearts. You aren't and never will be forgotten.

Your Aunt Carol just found out she has breast cancer. We'll know more March 25th. I want to take a few weeks and go and help her through some of this. I can at least keep her house up and do the cooking while your Dad takes her to her treatments. It's all in the planning stages yet. But I think she'd really like us to come be with her.

Daddy is doing great. He has proven to be quite the caring nurse during my recovery from this surgery. I couldn't ask for a better nurse. He sure has surprised me. You know how your dad is...ha,ha ...but I mean it when I say a professional nurse couldn't have done better for me. Very considerate and on the ball. Asks all the time if I need anything and wow! some of the meals he's cooked are delicious. But then you and your Dad always loved cooking and making new meals from scratch. Even though you loved spicy foods.. .ha ha  Not your mama. To many of your meals had me grabbing the water glass :)

Well dear son, I think I've covered what needs to be said for tonight. If I think of anything else I'll get back with you. I love love love love love you my first born. Hope your having a blast up there. Watch over us down here. You are my special guardian angel. I feel so safe knowing your around to watch over me. Love you son, Goodnight xoxoxo