I'm going to be a stay-at-home wife, mom, grandma...
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
January 31, 2017 3:36pm CST
I'm really going to do it. I'm going to give notice that I will no longer be working for the company that I work part-time for.
I've been having more and more pain in my hip over the past few years, but it is a daily occurrence now. My doctor told me today (after a CT scan) that I will probably need hip replacement surgery. I plan to explore all options before I agree to surgery.
I have enjoyed my job, but life is short and I want to spend more time with my husband and family. I'm thankful we don't need the income, but I enjoyed being around the public and liked doing product demonstrations.
Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so much. But I know God has always had a plan for my life. Wonder what's next?
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@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 17
My Mum had a hip replacement at 99 1/2 and it gave her a new lease of life. I've known many younger people who have had replacements too and all have been really successful. Not saying you should do it but I know of many who wish they'd had it done sooner.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
1 Feb 17
I know that surgeries tend to have a better outcome the younger the patient is, although that's not always the case.
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@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 17
@1creekgirl They tested my mother thoroughly first then decided she was fit and strong enough for the operation.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
All the best to you and whatever God and life has in store for you. 
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Jan 17
Thanks, Laurel. I feel really good about the decision. Now we can spend more time with our kids in Charleston SC.
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@Marilynda1225 (91201)
• United States
31 Jan 17
It's best that you take care of yourself first even if you'll miss your job. Hope you don't need hip replacement
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Jan 17
I sure hope I don't, but I'm having more pain every day. I'm hoping my doctor will suggest some alternatives.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
1 Feb 17
I feel really good about the decision to quit. There are more important things to me right now. Hope I don't have to have surgery, but if so, I know God will take care of me.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Feb 17
@1creekgirl yes he will. Enjoy your family and let the chips fall where they may.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
31 Jan 17
You will so enjoy being home full time! Congratulations on making a good decision!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Jan 17
Thank you. I worked for 27 years full-time many years ago and since I retired I have worked part-time at CURVES for WOMEN (I would love to still be there!) and now this job for a couple of years. It was good for me, but it's time to move on!
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
1 Feb 17
I will definitely check out other options before having surgery.
@dodo19 (48204)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
1 Feb 17
@1creekgirl You're most welcome. Good luck, and I hope it goes well.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
1 Feb 17
We quite work at ages 53 and 57 respectively I wanted to move south and enjoy life and we have done just that since 2001.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
1 Feb 17
I was 56 when I retired from a 27 year career, but have worked off and on part time. Glad you're enjoying your retirement.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Jan 17
My supervisor offered a leave of absence, but I decided that even if I didn't have this hip issue, I want to spend more time with my husband and kids anyway.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Feb 17
@1creekgirl That makes sense Vicki. I hope it gives you peace and less stress for later this week.
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