I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday time. 

We've had the usual holiday preview... lost a few good ones in the past two weeks; a cousin's hubby of 50 years and a close friend. Yet, things move on. The family gatherings will continue. Hopefully the cousin will attend the post Christmas lunch of all us "old" cousins to be well-protected. The close friend, well, it's tough to not reach for the phone. This will get easier. 

I'm pleased to say I've gotten 10-13 pounds off, depending on the salty meal the night before weighing. In 3 pounds I'll make it to onederland for the first time in 20+ years. This is in preparation for surgery in 6 weeks to replace that pesky hip joint.

I've been continuing my gym-work as well as working in the warm pool. I think I should do ok post-op.

DH is insisting he take care of me...so now I'm scared LOL. I have a backup plan.

Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanza to celebrants. Peace love and joy are part of all those holidays. May the New Year bring you happiness and comfort.


Another gone but not forgotten love, Oscar.



Comments

  1. BarbDecember 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM

    So sorry to hear of your losses. It is always difficult but especially during the holidays! Good for you continuing on w/the holiday traditions. It means so much.

    Great job releasing weight before your hip surgery. It really helps. That and exercising to be in shape prior to surgery. Good luck to you.

    LOL! glad you have a post op care back up plan. At least you’ll have a couple weeks of home health nurses checking on you, I’d assume. That helps. And the gods be with you while under DH’s tender loving care.

    Awwwww, Oscar is a handsome fella.

    Hugs and blessings this holiday season.

    barb
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  2. OneKidsMomDecember 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM

    The older we get... the more those losses remind us of our own mortality. Condolences on all your losses (including Oscar). Next memorial service for my circle is January 3rd, as it turns out. They deferred it until after the holidays.

    Glad you have those (expected from you, actually) back up plans for post-op. And congrats on the extra motivation to drop pounds. Funny how often we won't do anything about it until we have to!

    May your holiday season be that time of peace, love and joy it is meant to celebrate!

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