Tag Archives: Hip Replacement Surgery

Emerald Palo Verde Tree Limb Damaged by Monsoon Rainstorm in July – 2014 – to Be Removed Today in February – 2015 – as Steve Turns His Attention to Outside Work –

I wonder what our Emerald Palo Verde tree will look like when Steve completes this project. At the time the storm winds broke one of its high limbs, Steve’s deteriorated hip joint prevented him from performing the movements involved in tree trimming. After hip replacement surgery, Steve is … Continue reading

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Steve Is Back to Work – Who Can Hold Him Down to a Gradual Return to His Labor – Praise to God that His Recovery from Hip Surgery Has Been Successful in Every Way – New Work Schedule Relentless – Says His Wife – What Do You Think –

All Steve’s projects went on hold for hip replacement surgery and time to heal. What projects? 1) Pool Recovery and Maintenance 2) Installation of flooring in hallways and kitchen 3) Yard work, which now includes removal of fallen cactus The doctor … Continue reading

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We Could Have Had a Fire during the Night But Disaster Was Avoided – Hot Water Heater Malfunctioned – Saved by Rinsing One More Glass before Bedtime –

  Ready to retire for the evening, I checked out the kitchen. The dishwasher was loaded. I needed only turn it on to wash the dishes while we slept. I noticed a glass and decided to rinse it off and … Continue reading

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Steve’s New Hip Is on the Horizon – Med Tests Supplied – Registered for Surgery – Educated in Hip Replacement Operation and Healing Process – Ready for a New Hip – Posts May Be Slow for the Next Ten Days –

The time for Steve to receive his new hip draws near. I’m being cool about it. I’m not obsessing or freaking out. As the day approaches, I am accepting that God has chosen to allow Steve to undergo surgery rather than to … Continue reading

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Barren Floors – Weeds Shooting for the Stars in the Yard – My Hubby Working Very Hard to Finish Demolition before Surgery – We Go Out to Eat Again Today – Kitchen Temporarily Unfit for Cooking – Praying for Steve’s Hip to Heal Completely –

My energizer-bunny hubby looks frazzled like this cactus after working longer hours than usual trying to finish demolition of the hallway and kitchen tile before his surgery date. I’m not comfortable with cement dust assaulting his lungs as he scrapes … Continue reading

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