August 22, 2009

Walk in the Park


Instead of doing my usual at-home therapy exercises today, we took advantage of the nice weather and went for a short walk at a local park. It has a paved walking loop that is fairly level, so it was the destination of choice. In addition to lovely shade trees and benches, the park has a couple of delightful statues of children.

My stride is pretty hesitant and I have to actively think while I move, concentrating on walking steady and without a limp. The muscles supporting my new knee are still sore from all the abuse they have taken in the past two months. Maintaining my balance also remains a challenge. Progress is much too slow for my liking, of course! But I’m getting stronger, ever so slowly. Completing two loops (about a quarter of a mile) without a cane was a major accomplishment for me this afternoon!

Please celebrate if you have two steady legs that get you through the day. And don’t forget to stop and admire the beauty around you in your journeys!

16 comments:

  1. I am so glad that you were able to get out, and enjoy your park! We do forget to enjoy our health, and the beauty around us! Thanks for the reminder!!! Jan

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  2. Makes me want to go out for walk myself Donna. God is good. Keep up the good work, you are getting there..and yes..always a good thing to remind ourselves of our many blessings.

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  3. Look At You!!!!Hahaa..You're getting there sweetie!! This time Next month you'll be ready to jog!!
    Love the pictures...beautiful!!hughugs

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  4. Amen, girl, I hear ya! Good for you walkin' in the park. Love the photo's too. :)

    Speaking of walking, I was in the electronics dept at Wally World today, and this dude started talkin' to me; he was right nice lookin' & all, then he said he rides a motorcycle. I was outta there in a flash. hahahahaha

    Take care, and keep up the good work!! (hugs)

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  5. Hey there
    I will tell you what the midwife told me when I was in labor with Sarah - walk, walk, walk!
    I know you ain't birthing a child but heavens, I am certain it feels like it. Good for you for being consistent with your therapy!
    Love your pics. Sure wish I had time to really take time to learn more. One day, cutie pie.

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  6. Good on you,You are such a gunn,Getting out there and working so hard to get well.
    Love the pictures and glad you got some sun on your face and wind in your hair.
    Take Care

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  7. I'm enjoying the fruits of your delightful walk too! Great news that you're able to take a stroll and of course I love the photos.

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  8. I'm so glad you are on the mend. Be patient. I guess I should stop complaining that I have to walk everywhere. My feet are wearing thin though, wish my butt was. Love your photos.

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  9. I do not like to take a walk particularly; however, if I had been what you have been through, I suspect I would be very excited to do a walk.

    The photos are great!

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  10. So pleased you were able to get out and about Donna for a lovely walk in a lovely park.
    I have found that some of my injuries heal much faster when I am able to go out and do some normal things for a bit...takes your mind off the painful subject. But I haven't had a knee replacement ...so of course that would probably be entirely different!

    My foot that I thought was getting better wasn't able to stand up to much more than an hour in high heels for my niece's wedding on the weekend, so off I had to go to the reception/wedding breakfast in my ordinary low lace up shoes! Very exciting footwear!

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  11. wonderful words and lovely photos......and we do take our blessings for granted, don't we?....so glad you were able to get out for a bit!
    hugs,
    kimberly

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  12. It truly sounds like you are on your way! Yes, I do have occasion to be truly grateful that I can get around, even if it isn't perfectly. Thanks for your post.

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  13. I'm so glad you got to get out and about for your therapy.
    Your photos are lovely!

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  14. Great photos Donna and so glad you were able to take that walk!

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  15. Hooray for you being able to walk in the park!!! Before long, you will be making many laps around that trail!

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  16. Glad you were able to take that walk too, and I love the photo of the shoes at the top!

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