Limitations

@CarolDM (203451)
Nashville, Tennessee
March 23, 2019 11:57am CST
Life throws us all curve balls sometimes. This issue with my knees has slowed me down. I am not going to talk about it all the time, I am not a complainer, just saying I have limitations now. And it is frustrating. But nothing I can do but wait it out and let time heal. I will try to stay positive and focus on what I can do. I can still watch the birds, give them water, and take photos. I sat out in the screen room most of the morning with my coffee and cats. It was a cool morning but lots of sunshine. Now they have gone to their beds for the day. Any plans for today? Is the weather nice in your world?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 Mar 19
Yes, life can change things suddenly for anyone of us and some things that we enjoyed doing may not be possible anymore. I have been told that we can't stop the wind from blowing but we can adjust the sails and some adjustments may not be what we wanted.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
Absolutely. I love that saying, never heard that one. I always say, this too shall pass. Thanks!
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
23 Mar 19
@1hopefulman , Very wise saying.
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@dgobucks226 (34445)
24 Mar 19
I love that phrase Felix. So true about life!
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@hillhjill (23664)
• United States
23 Mar 19
The weather is great at the moment, we have storm's rolling in for later. I hope the pain leaves soon and that you get feeling better.
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@hillhjill (23664)
• United States
23 Mar 19
@CarolDM your welcome, yes I try my best to get on here. Just been sick and busy getting stuff done.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
@hillhjill I understand, take care of yourself.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
Thank you Hillary. Good to see you.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
23 Mar 19
we will be heading out to dinner soon.Rather stay home.It was too busy for me today.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
24 Mar 19
@CarolDM we had a lovely dinner.Nice visit
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
@amadeo That is great to hear my friend.
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
I hope you enjoyed your dinner. I prefer being at home as well.
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Mar 19
You are not a complainer nor a Debbie Downer. You will heal and soon. It is gorgeous here today, but I have been stuck inside texting back and forth with my son and his wife since returning from golf. They are out looking at furniture for their sitting room, and I can't even begin to tell you how many pieces I've seen and how many fabric samples I've been shown. I'm crosseyed at this point. My nephew and his girlfriend flew in from NYC last night, so we have been invited to dinner at my brother's place tonight. I can't wait to see them! My nephew has been texting me all day, too. Now he wants to see a comedian at a comedy club. I just don't know. Make I will lock myself in a closet for the rest of the day!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Mar 19
@CarolDM Just think of how much more you are getting around since your accident! Enjoy your day and thanks.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
@DianneN Yes I am improving each day it is just slow. You enjoy your day and evening.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
Thank you my sweet friend, I needed to hear that. Enjoy your dinner, I know you will. That is great! Enjoy the moments. And thanks for the encouragement.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Mar 19
The weather is cool, overcast and gloomy.
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@norcal (4890)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
23 Mar 19
Sunny here, but windy and cold
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
We have rain on the way but for now it is sunny.
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@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
24 Mar 19
what's the prolem with your knees??
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
@didinedhia Not too bad. Here is the post if you want to read about it....
An update if anyone is interested on my knee situation. I fell last week and injured both knees. I wrote a post about it. I have been waiting, hoping the next...
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
I wrote about it another post, I fell and pulled ligaments, tendons, cartilage.
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• Algeria
24 Mar 19
@CarolDM omgg!!! did it get riped??
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Mar 19
no most of the morning still quite cold. do you use a walker or have anyone to help you?
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Mar 19
@CarolDM i try to be independent but fall short most times. good luck
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
Too bad you are still having cold weather. Yes my husband is here. He knows how indpenedent I am so he kind of stays in the background.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
@bunnybon7 Yes we all need a little help every now and then. Hope you are well Bonnie.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
24 Mar 19
My day is about over. I've mostly been writing today and reading what others have written. I did get a load of laundry done. It's seemed like April weather here today. First it was cloudy. Then sunny. Then it poured. It was sunny again and bright before the sun set. I'm sorry about your limitations. My husband is still feeling pain in his leg and if he doesn't take Aleve he still has to use a cane or walker to move around. I hope both of you heal soon.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
26 Mar 19
@CarolDM He will be. I just wish he would stop trying to do too much too soon.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Mar 19
@bagarad We all tend to do that it seems.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Good to see you my friend. Suppose to get rain today. Aleve has helped me lately. Thanks, I hope your husband is better soon.
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@1creekgirl (40633)
• United States
23 Mar 19
It's beautiful here today, warm and sunshine. I'm praying your recovery will go well and quickly! But it's good you have patience and things to keep your interest.
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@1creekgirl (40633)
• United States
23 Mar 19
@CarolDM You'll do well, Carol. And you're right, this too shall pass. Just be extra careful when you move around.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
That is great, your weather sounds nice. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. Each day is a little better, then I turn my knee while just walking, so I have to watch every step. This too shall pass. My patience has been tried but I have learned to roll with things in life.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
@1creekgirl I am in slow motion, I want to make sure I can cancel that two week appointment. I think I will be much better. Thanks again.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar 19
I understand you 100%, I was like a caged wild animal when I fell last year and hurt my ankle. I learned to do most things sitting down for several weeks. But I had a rental house to get done because I had a new tenant waiting, I had to work. The worst part were stairs, I would sit down and butt walk up them, or down.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar 19
@CarolDM You bet your azz we are!
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Mar 19
I can imagine Andria, as busy as you are. To be grounded is like you are punished. Yes, stairs are the worst for me as well. I have to go sideways. We do what we have to do because we are survivors!
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@Hannihar (129600)
• Israel
24 Mar 19
@CarolDM It looks like rain here today. It is Sunday here in Israel. Limitations are hard to deal with and I hope your knees will heal soon.
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@Hannihar (129600)
• Israel
24 Mar 19
@CarolDM You are right that we have to listen to our bodies. I try to do that and you are welcome.
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Same here today. Yes it hard when you are grounded and forced to slow down bu we have to listen to our bodies. Thanks,
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@nela13 (55761)
• Portugal
24 Mar 19
I am sorry about your knees, hope you recover soon. We had a spring day here.
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@nela13 (55761)
• Portugal
25 Mar 19
@CarolDM as long as you are getting better that is all that matters
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 Mar 19
@nela13 Yes and thanks again.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Thanks, I feel a little better each day. Walked around a bit outside today.
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@arunima25 (85690)
• Bangalore, India
24 Mar 19
We all have some limitations. I am glad that you are keeping up your positive spirit. Weather here is getting too hot.
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@arunima25 (85690)
• Bangalore, India
25 Mar 19
@CarolDM So do I. That is great.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Yes we do indeed. I try to be positive as much as possible.
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• Rupert, Idaho
23 Mar 19
I am sorry to hear about the issues you are still having and the limitations because of it....glad you can still do some things that you enjoy :)
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Thanks, I will be fine in time.
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• Rupert, Idaho
25 Mar 19
@CarolDM That is true :) I know waiting for then can be frustrating though!
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
24 Mar 19
Today is not a good day at all. Sitting here having to take it easy as I am in too much pain plus somehow have a really Bad cold even with being on an Antibiotic for something else.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Sorry you are not feeling well.
@snowy22315 (170699)
• United States
23 Mar 19
Yes, you will just have to take your time and let it heal. It's better than overdoing it, and having a relapse. Nothing really planned, but I am going to make a Greek lemon soup.
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@snowy22315 (170699)
• United States
24 Mar 19
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Yes it is slow but I am improving, thanks.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Mar 19
I will be praying for the healing of your knees. =)
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Thank you!
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@paigea (35774)
• Canada
24 Mar 19
Great attitude. We might as well focus on what we CAN do.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
I am learning every day about attitudes having an effect on how we feel, thank you. Yes, CAN is the key word here.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
24 Mar 19
The weather in my country is so hot.I hope that things will go better for you and yes it is good to be positive.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Thank you so much.
@dya80dya (33764)
24 Mar 19
The weather is cloudy, rainy and windy.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Mar 19
Same here today, we should get rain.
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