A Change Of Plans So We Can Enjoy This Summer

Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. 
                                                                  ~Herbert Asquith

About two weeks ago, I went to the doctor for a cortisone injection in my knee because it was hurting 24/7.   Our friend, who happens to be an MD, recommended not putting off surgery for several very good reasons.  So acting on his advice, I decided I would go ahead and schedule to have this done in early April when I went in for my shot.  I found the earliest I could have it would be June 3, so I went ahead and booked it.

But since that time, I've been having second thoughts and talked to Mr. Cottage about it.  Yes, I do need a full knee replacement on my right knee; but no, we don't want to mess up another summer.  Last year we sold our house, packed, had an estate sale, bought another place and unpacked.  We really didn't have a great summer; and now we've got this never ending winter.  So after talking it over, we both decided it would be best to postpone the surgery until after Labor Day.  So now I have a September 9 knee replacement date.

The cortisone shot is FINALLY starting to take effect, after almost 2 weeks!  And today, I picked up a temporary handicap tag.  I don't know how long the shot will last, but even though it's working, trust me when I say I'm no where near pain free.  Now, let's hope mother nature cooperates and gives us a decent summer so we can enjoy being at our red painted cottage!