When the anesthesia mask is tightened,
I won’t think of scalpels.
No, sir.
I’ll remember the way wildflowers dance,
humming with honeybees.
Yes, ma’am.
A moment later, when my eyes open in recovery,
I won’t count the stitches.
No, sir.
I’ll remember how sunshine slants
through trees.
Yes, ma’am.
Copyright 2020 Brenda Davis Harsham
Notes: A knee procedure is scheduled for tomorrow. (I’m not afraid. No way. Piece of cake.) Each time I have surgery, I always think the hard part is dreading it. (Until the anesthesia wears off.) 🙂 Hope you have a magical week.
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My friend had knee surgery- not a piece of cake Tuesday surgery- today home not much moving but a new knee…
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No new knee for me. Just cartilage removal then grafting down the road. The second operation is a doozy, from what I’ve heard….
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Brenda, Hope it went well! Do all of the exercises s prescribe. They make recovery much easier. Tina
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I’m keeping up with them so far. I went off the pain meds after only a day. So sleeping isn’t always easy.
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Take care and blessings for a speedy recovery Brenda!
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Thanks!
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A magical week to you too and cheers to a ‘new and improved’ knee! A swift and full recovery, my friend! Hugs! xoxoxo
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Arthritis is tough. Thanks for your good wishes.
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I know it is, but I also know that smiling is pain’s worst enemy. Sending you healing hugs. 🤗😘❤
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An anti-inflammatory diet is helping, too. 🙂
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👍🙂😘😘
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Praying all hoes well!
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AnElephantCant believe it
He can’t find a good rhyme for surgery
He hopes that your knee
Is soon as well as can be
And you forgive him for this wee bit of perjury
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AnElephant is a most talented pachyderm. Thanks for your visit!
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Well- wishes & speedy healing. I think we all are wary of needed surgery but eventually, grateful for the skills & glad for the eventual good results. Strength for the PT! Best teas& favorite meals to you dear BRENDA :)💌
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I’ll keep my thoughts positive. Heal quickly and keep thinking happy thoughts!
((Hugs))
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Hope all goes smoothly with a quick recovery. Thinking of you!
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Appreciated!
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Be well, Brenda.
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Trying to keep the stress level down. It’s not like worrying will make anything better.
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I’ll keep a good thought. Wish you success and a speedy recovery.
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Thanks, Dan.
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Quick and speedy recovery, Brenda!!
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Thanks!
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Sorry to hear this. All the very best for the surgery, and your recovery.
xoxoxo
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Thank you!
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Best wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. May you soon be dancing with the bees!
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I hope so. That was how I felt waking up this morning. I feel like dancing. 🙂
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hugs and heart and fairy wishes to you.
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Thanks for that!
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Hi Brenda, wishing you a speedy recovery, be well and happy 💜💜💜🌈
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Thanks, Willow!
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Sending you prayers 💜
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Thanks!
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Hope you are well on the mend by now. 💜
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Yes, I’m off the meds and eating a low-inflammation diet, which is helping me manage the pain. 🙂
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Excellent I hope you go from strength to strength 💜
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Take care.
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Will do my best.
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I hope it all goes well. Thinking of you!!
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Thanks!
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Yes, think about those wildflowers dancing, and when they are finally opening you’ll be ready to almost dance around them. Thanks for your brave and beautiful poem Brenda, I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow! xo
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Thanks, Michelle! Sadly, I’ll have to have a second, more serious procedure in 3-4 months, so I might not get to see many wildflowers this summer. But I hope to get back to hiking eventually. 🙂
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Well today I’ll send you thoughts on getting through this one smoothly! 😌
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hi brenda…wishing you lots of love for, during and after your surgery…don’t worry all will go well….Our good Lord will be with you …
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Thanks for your kind words and faith.
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Keep up the positive thoughts, and here’s sending positive and healing energy your way. (((((Hugs)))))
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Much appreciated, my friend.
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Good luck and speedy recovery.
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Thank you!
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Our prayers are with you
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Much appreciated.
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Wishing you a fast recovery, my fairy lady!
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Thank you!
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Hugs and prayers. ❤
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Thank you.
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I wish you the best for a successful surgery, and an easy and full recovery.
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Much appreciated.
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Sending good magical thoughts and good Catholic prayers. 🙏🙏
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Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. 🙂
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❤🙏🙏🎶🌹 Sending you all the best, healing, love to you for before, during and after. Think of flowers and beauty.
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Thank you!
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Best of luck, Brenda! Hoping the bees and flowers keep you good company and your recovery goes well!
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Trying to stay positive. 🙂 Thanks!
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Good luck!
Pat
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Thanks!
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