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Monday, January 21, 2013

OUCH, this is ME now




Well, I'm back from visiting my mom. I really had a nice visit will her. Mom really doesn't believe I am her daughter, but she wishes I were. I corrected her for a while, and then I just play along, as us being good friends who really love each other. ❤

We did some fun things and helpful things, like food shopping, few meals out, visiting people and a little shopping for pleasure. Mom brought a lovely watch and insisted on getting me one too. I will have to show you next time, no photo at the moment.

So, I got home Friday night, it was so nice to be back with my "Honey" and Jack! Then on Saturday I did a big food shopping because, daughter, Amy and her boyfriend and Leroy the dog were coming for the long weekend. (Martin Luther King Day). Does anyone else feel like they are contently at the food store? I do for sure!
Well, we had lunch, chatted, and decided to have a nice walk before Lasagna dinner (which I had made earlier in the day)

Look what happened and then I will explain


 A Neighborhood dog came running full speed into my right knee! OUCH! Oh, it was painful. So I fell onto the road and everyone came running, meanwhile I am just waiting for the pain to subside. I have to be driven down the driveway and carried into the house. We immediately iced the knee and ACE bandaged it up. This dog did not steer away from me,  just plowed right into me, he is a black lab and still a wild pup, so it was just an unfortunate accident. This all happened Saturday evening, so Sunday morning we had to go to the ER. My leg had swelled up during the night and I could not put pressure or walk at all. After x-rays and visit. I am happy to report no breaks, but I will be seeing an Orthopedic doctor this week, after swelling goes down, to see if I have a tore ligament. Oh boy, what a nuisance. I can't believe this.
I was then completely taken care of and spoiled with flowers.


                                                  AND Balloon

                                                   WHOOOO doesn't love an OWL


                                                    I was given Wine.... sure to help!


                             Homemade Calzones were made, before baked, veggie and meat.


 So I will be having a lot of time to work on my Grannies! Also worked on while visiting Mom.


 I leave you with Leroy and my TWO ANGELS who helped me through this ordeal.
❤Thank you Amy and Andy❤



I will let you know how I am doing, can't wait to get up to date with all your blogs I have missed. Thanks so much for visiting and listening to me. I enjoy your visits and lovely words. Thank you and hope you are all well and enduring this strange winter!

xoRobin❤

26 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear of your accident and will surely put you on my prayer list. It does sound like you have had some nice visiting time though.

    Your granny's look great and on the bright side, up you have lots of time to work on them now!

    Blessings,
    Betsy
    Http://Betsy-thesimplelifeofaqueen.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Betsy, Thank you for visiting! Yes, I think my grannies will be a fun distraction to my situation. I looked at your blog, just lovely and I'm a follower too.
      xoRobin

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  2. Poor you Robin, hope you mend soon!
    Glad your visit to your Mum went well, it must be very difficult for you when she doesn't recognise you as her daughter.
    Your crochet is lovely, you enjoy making it and rest that leg!
    Take care,
    Vivienne x

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  3. Hi Vivienne, Yes, my visits to see mom are bittersweet but I'm treasuring the times we are together. She's a sweetheart. My leg will definitely slow me down, I will have to keep the crochet hook going full speed ahead.
    xoRobin

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  4. Oh Robin, I winced when you described your knee injury!! I have torn the miniscus in both of my knees. Very painful!!!
    I have a big chocolate lab, and I know much that would hurt to have him hit me at a full trot. Wow!!!
    Rest easy, and crochet away. Love the grannies.
    : (
    xo Kris

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  5. Ahhhh, thanks Kris, I feel you can sense the pain first hand. I am sitting and crocheting with no guilt feelings or laziness! Sad it has to take this to make me feel this way.
    Thanks for your kindness.
    xoRobin

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  6. Ouch!! Your poor thing! I hope it's nothing serious and you are up and at 'em soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the pampering and crocheting! You deserve it! xoxo

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    1. Thanks Debbie! I appreciate your kind words and motivation to enjoy this time! Sometimes it's hard to give in. You take care too, xoRobin

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  7. Oh dear Robin.. you poor thing! I have had knee issues and back issues and can really relate. But you'll get better as new in time. I'm glad you got to spend time with your mom, sounds like she's sweet. Well, time to make the best of this and relax and enjoy working on your gorgeous blanket. Sending healing thoughts your way.. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. I think you really do understand Teresa! I'm crocheting away and making a little progress. Thanks my friend for your support and kindness always, xoRobin

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  8. Sending you healing vibes dear Robin. What an unfortunate and painful accident. I am glad you got spoilt rotten, you really do deserve it. I'm so glad you had some time with your dear Mum, even if she does not "know"you she is obviously having the best of times with you and you should treasure that thought. Take care my dear friend. It's a shame I am so far away as I treat your type of injuries all the time at work!
    Jane x

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    1. Jane, I'm not sure I knew you treated this type of thing. Oh, I wish you were here!! I'm being a good patient and keeping my brace on and icing! I will do anything for a speedy recovery. Doctor's appt. on Friday .
      Thank you Jane for your support with mom, xoRobin

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  9. Oh no! Robin you poor thing. I will be sending that knee of yours lots and lots of positive energy. So sad when your parents don't really remember you. I never ask my Mom my name, she says "Oh Hi" when I come in, no idea if she knows I am her daughter or not.
    Hugs to you, be careful.
    Meredith

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    1. Oh, thanks so much Meredith, yes it is a really unexpected injury and so frustrating! Oh well, I'm making the best of it and it is REALLY cold here so being inside is OK for now. YUP, we are both going through parent issues and it's sad but we know they love us.
      xoRobin

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  10. Oh Boy!! You haven't had it easy either!!! I hope you have good pain killers, enjoy your hooky time and have lots of laugh and love in a warm house!!
    Love, S.

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  11. Shanti, thanks so much for your visit. I love when you pop in. I am having fun hooking and thankfully my home is homey and warm.
    Love to you, xoRobin

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  12. I'm so sorry to hear, that really was unfortunate! Hope it heals really quickly! Very glad to hear that people are taking good care of you. Pam x

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  13. Hi Pam,
    Thanks so much for visiting and popping in. I am managing, but I think by the end of the week I may be going stir crazy !! Thanks for your kind words, my best to you, xoRobin

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  14. Oh no, poor you Robin!! That does sound painful! I'm glad you had lovely family around to help and to look after you. Enjoy the cosy hooky time, and I hope you heal very quickly!
    Helen x

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  15. Helen, Thank you for your kindness. I feel I am healing, no crutches now, just brace and ortho appt. tomorrow. Hoping for good news.
    I'm reading and crocheting not to hard to take, xoRobin

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  16. Hello sweet Robin,

    Poor you! I wish you're feeling a bit better already, and you'll be back to your happy self soon! And I am so happy you got to visit your mom before this unfortunate accident, even if she doesn't recognize you as her daughter, she obviously loves to be with you, and that's something precious right now.

    I wish you a wonderful weekend, may it be filled with all those wonderful things: flowers, crocheting, wine and pizza!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  17. Oh, you are so sweet Mia, How did you know Pizza is one of my Favorite fun foods! I plan on all the things you mentioned. I am feeling better and am in a hinged brace now, much more comfortable.
    Thank you, xoRobin❤

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  18. Wow! You have been lovingly spoiled.. I also grow orchids and crochet as well as dabble in a few more crafts.. I broke my ankle a couple of years ago and I know how frustrating it can be to have to sit around like that. I do hope your knee is improving and that you will be on the mend very soon, in the meantime,happy crocheting.. :)

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  19. Hi Christina, Thank you so much for visiting and following me. We have a lot in common. I followed you but have to read more of your lovely blog. I start PT next week, so I'm hoping this will help and I will be on the mend for Spring!!!
    Have a nice weekend, xoRobin❤

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  20. Dear Robin, poor you!
    I hope you are feeling already better. Nice to hear that you enjoyed your visit with your mum even if she does not know you as her daughter. I really think she has a lovely time during your visit. Take care. Nicolexxx

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  21. Thank you Nicole! So nice to hear from you. I am feeling better, but still on the mend and starting PT next week.
    Thanks for spot in to "see" me : )
    Have a wonderful weekend, xoRobin❤

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