599. Important! Please read…

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As some of you already know, I’ve been dealing with a problematic knee and deteriorating knee cap that a surgeon called completely “shot” last week. And so after a year of other doctors trying to solve the problem with various injections and acupuncture, the time has come for a knee replacement. However the quickest the surgery can be done will be either the end of this month or early February. And now that I’ve been hobbling around on it with my arthritic feet for nearly a year, the knee and foot have as of today become too painful for me to get around much at least for the moment. It has even become hard to get from one room to the another in the house even with a cane and doses of pain medication. Tomorrow I will call the doctor to see if the pain med dosage can be increased, but it still could be that I may not be able to write posts for my blog, answer your comments, or read your posts for a while. Please know that I will miss them and each and everyone of you and will be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, any and all prayers for me, both now and during the surgery, will be appreciated. I am a pretty tough old bird and don’t often through in the proverbial towel, but this pain today has had my head down and eyes flowing with tears not unlike this rose. Until my return, much love and huge hugs to all of you as always. Blessings, Natalie

113 thoughts on “599. Important! Please read…”

  1. Dear Tough Old Bird,
    Prayers are with you and may your strength and courage carry you through the months ahead of pain, surgery, rehab and rebuilding. Old birds moan but they eventually chirp again. I know none of that made any sense 🙂 Prayers for real

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    • Well damn, Mr. Switters, that made my laugh out loud and I needed that! Oh I do so hope I’m chirping again and very soon. Thank you so much for your prayers and kind and amusing words. Huge hugs, N ❤

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  3. Dear Natalie, I will miss you terribly, but understand completely. I am praying you will be pain free very soon. My friend recently had a knee replacement ( she too was suffering) and says it is the best decision she ever made. Love going out to you!!

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    • Thank you, Holly, for the prayers and concern. I’m glad you shared what you did about your friend’s experience with a knee replacement. I pray that mine will also be the one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My biggest concern about the surgery is the stroke that I had two years ago and my age. But I know the Lord granted me a miracle in that healing and He can do it again. Much love and huge hugs, N ❤ ❤ ❤

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    • Oh, Julie, thank you so much. I know you’ve been praying and I so appreciate that. I also know the Lord draws near in times like these and I need that so much right now. Not only is this hard but I’m also trying not to worry about the stroke I had two years ago and the impact that it might have on another surgery. I love you too and thank you so much for being so faithful and loving a friend. Huge, gigantical hugs!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

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  7. I have a feeling you are a strong lady and all will be well. Pain is so depressing and debilitating, Modern medicine has come so far they are prepared for all situations. I feel you will be so glad you took care of this.
    Many many hugs.

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    • Yeh, it does!!! I’ve heard that about new knees too, but I’m hopeful that mine won’t be too bad since this doc has a place in Boston make a knee especially fitted to my bone structure. They sent a catscan of my hip, knee, and ankle to them last week and it will take about 4 weeks for them to make the knee. As soon as my surgeon is notified, he’ll set up the surgery immediately.
      Thanks for the prayers and hugs. I’ll need them both. Love’n hugs, N ❤ ❤ ❤

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  10. I think it is safe to say that you have not had a great New Years Day. However, it is a time for new beginnings. I pray that 2015 will relieve your pain, restore your health and rejuvenate your spirit. Let us know when your surgery is scheduled. Take care of yourself.

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    • Thank you so much, Peggy! No it has not been the best of days for sure. It is time for new beginnings and a new knee!!! Thank you for your prayers. I will keep everybody informed about the date. Hugs, N ❤

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    • Thank you, Gigi. I sure wish it could be immediately too. But the doc I chose has a place in Boston that makes each person’s new knee fit their own body structure and that process takes about 4 weeks. They did the preliminary catscan of my hip, knee, and ankle on Christmas Eve and it has already been sent to Boston. As soon as the knee is made the surgeon will be notified and he’ll set up the surgery in the next day or two. Thank you so much for your concern and well wishes. Love’n hugs, N ❤ ❤ ❤

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  14. Natalie, my dear. I know extreme pain, and it is awful. Keep at them for more effective meds. Prayers and good wishes being sent meantime. Please don’t worry about us. Take your time and know that we’ll be right here.

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    • Thank you, Cynthia. It is awful and my family doc has been trying to stay on the cautious side with the hydrocodone. But his judgment is costing me too many painful nights and days. I sure hope he agrees to up the dosage since it won’t be that much longer now. I sure hope everybody is still out there in the blogosphere when I get back. I’d miss all of you terribly. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤

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  15. Dearest Natalie, you are under the shelter and care of the almighty. Cry out to Him and know that our prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. My husband has had knee replacement and repair a few times.. xo

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  16. Natalie, it is good that you’re having this knee replaced because sometimes that’s the best solution, and your pain definitely will decrease. Well, no surgery is pleasure, but knowing your strength and bravery, I’m sure you will be just fine and happy once it’s over. Pain medications are so bad, and hopefully you will be able to rely on them less. Blessings and I will be waiting impatiently for news about a good outcome when you’re back!

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    • Thank you for your reassuring comments. I would have had it replaced months ago, but the other docs seemed to think they could save it. I know that pain meds are not good, but this is just too painful now and has been for some time, but that won’t go on forever.
      I will miss all of you and hope to be back soon. Hugs, N ❤

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  18. Keep courage dear Natalie. I hope you’ll feel better soon and I’m certain the surgery will be okay and will solve the problem with your knee – as for your soul, it has such large wings that it can fly very far away and make you find relief and peace in contemplation of divine beauties. Please come back soon to share them with us ♥

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    • That’s odd. The only thing that showed up at first was “Ke” and I didn’t know what you meant. I’m so glad I finally saw the rest of it. Thank you, F, for you reassuring words and lovely description of my soul.
      I hope to be back very soon. Love and hugs, N ❤

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  23. Well if you can handle a few more prayers from a renegade on the West Coast, then you can add mine to the pile, as well as every good thought that I can gather up. I’m sending them all your way special messenger, so you just take it easy until they can get you into that hospital, and then you get all recuperated and get yourself back home. We’re going to miss you here, but we’ll hold the fort down, and await your return with bated breath. God bless and all the best with everything.

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    • Man did I need to laugh and this comment brought lots of smiles to my face! I can always handle prayers from wherever they may come. So I’m happily adding yours to the pile. It’s good to know that you guys are holding the fort down. Thank you so much for your concern and prayers.
      Hugs, N ❤

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  28. Being a tough old bird will hopefully give you the strength to overcome this operation and if well done you can walk without pain in the future, dear Natalie, I pray for you, virtual hugs, Mitza

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  29. Dear Natalie, I send you all my hope that your doctor ups the meds to relieve your pain starting now, and also my reassurance that when the surgery finally happens, it will — as Victo Dolore says — change everything for the very much better. Not at first; post-surgery, there will be immediate yucky physical therapy, beginning in the hospital bed, and continuing for months — but they give you pain relief for that as well, and you’ll be on your feet and blogging again before you know it! (I speak as one with a four-year-old bionic hip.) Hang in there. A huge team of Sacred Touches cheer leaders is rooting — and praying — for you! God bless. ❤

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  35. Wishing all the best for your surgery. I think it was scheduled on 3rd February. I hope it is sooner, rather than later. So take care and look after yourself. I will miss your beautiful posts but you are more important that the posts. ❤

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  39. I am so sorry…what a way to start the new year but just think…you will end it all fixed and ready to kick some ass once again….I will keep you in my prayers my friend.. let us know how things are progresing adn most importantly if there is anything we can do…Wouldn’t it be great if you were at our Feb. lunch. I for sure can come sit with you if James has to run an errand….Please let us help. Love you, Nancy

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    • Thanks so much, sweet Nancy. I sure hope it all ends well because this hobbling around is for the birds. I appreciate your prayers and offers to help. I may not make the Feb luncheon, but I hope to make the one in March. Love’n hugs, N 🙂 ❤

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  40. You are in my thoughts and prayers, sweet lady. When I need a lift, I will pull up your blog and read some old ones. God, please help Natalie’s feet and knee heal. Please comfort her and give her peace. Give her doctors skill and wisdom to get her well and feeling better as soon as possible.

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    • Thank you so much, JoAnne. I so appreciate all your prayers and for lifting me up for healing. I have actually posted the last two days but still am unable to spend much time commenting or reading other’s posts. The doctor is going to inject both my knees with cortisone on Monday. It’s the left one that will get the knee replacement but the right one has born the weight of all my hobbling around all year and is hurting some too. You are so very kind, sweet lady. Much
      love and hugs, Natalie ❤

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  41. I am so sorry about that painful situation dear Natalie.Hope all will soon be past and that your ordeal will come to an end.You will be in my thoughts and my prayers,I feel so sorry and upset when I hear people suffering…. Blessings and hugs,Doda 🙂

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    • Thank you, Crystal, for the prayers. I sure need them. I’m still struggling to get around but every day that passes get me closer to the day in mid February when they will at last do surgery to replace my knee. Patience has never been my strong suit and this journey began a year ago this month. Hugs, N ❤

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  45. Dear Natalie, blessings and prayers for you and I will remember you as I light my candle each day. I hope the doctor can update your appointment. It sounds like you are a definite candidate for that. I will miss your posts and your beautiful photos and wonderful words. Todays photo of the rose is beautiful. Please keep safe and I pray that your pain eases for you. Blessings to you.

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    • Thank you so much, Patricia. The doc called last week and my knee (one that’s being made especially for my body structure) will be here on February 14th which is a Saturday. So the surgery has been set for Tuesday, February 17th. I so appreciate your prayers and remembering me when you light your candles. Hugs, Natalie 🙂 ❤

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    • Thank you so much. I appreciate your concern, well wishes, and prayers. My surgery is scheduled for February 17th, 5 weeks from today, so I am posting
      daily as long as I can until then. Blessings to you as well. Hugs, ❤

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