[TexasCowboy]

Hi, folks!

As some of you know I got out of the hospital a week ago, and I've been living with my daughter and her husband in Thousand Oaks since then. I thought everything would calm down once I got out of the hospital, but it hasn't.

Of course, Faith and her husband have adjusted their lives in any way possible to make it easier for me so it's just a matter of waiting for my Great Healer to fix all those that are rattling around loose in my leg. The strange part is the way the ligaments and muscles are trying to form enough scar tissue around the titanium rod to stabilize it. That feels weird!

Faith and I go to physical therapy three times a week. I have never been this lacking in stamina in my life. That twenty days on my back made me weak as a kitten.
It's getting better, though, one day at a time.

The sun is bright in southern California, and this day is perfect for me to ride the power wheel chair down to the little Thousand Oaks Park and take advantage of those gentle breezes God is providing. There are lots of kids down there so I'm going to borrow some of their energy until I can make some of my own.

God bless you, friends. I still have about a week to go before I can start my chemo treatments, so this battle is barely started.
Thank you for hanging in with me.
Your prayers have sustained me in this battle, and I count on your strength as we go forward every day.

One thing I try to remember every day:
We have had no setbacks! God has kept us on a pace of postive progress, and He will be there to finish the job!

[Txsleuth]

Oh, what a wonderful Sunday gift---a post from you Cowboy!!

I know it must have tired you, from what you posted about your stamina...sounds like you need to eat your Cheerios!!! LOL

It sounds like the park that is close by is a perfect place to pass the time while you rehabilitate and those pesky cells are multiplying and creating new tissue to cover the titanium rod...

I am sure though anxious to finish "treatment" that you aren't looking too forward to chemo, but I was just on an thread with a freeper that just finished chemo for leukemia, and he said it didn't really make him nauseous, so hopefully, that will be the same in your case...

If I were you, I would also enjoy the cool ocean breezes, because we are having a very hot, dry summer so far in Texas...I would love an ocean breeze right now.

I am gonna add some extra special prayers today...I'm thinking if all of us on this thread do that, your energy level just might shoot up!!!

Prayers UP, way UP, Cowboy

and a wonderful Independence Day to you and your family!!!

sleuth

[Eaker]

Prayers up Brother!

[Flyer]

this day is perfect for me to ride the power wheel chair down to the little Thousand Oaks Park

Hey, we get a double "Independence Day" this weekend!

Give Faith and her husband an extra hug this evening, from me. You are blessed to have them.

There's a whole 'nother mess of folks out here calling themselves Team TC that are working for you. I am so privileged to be associated with them, in just the smallest way..

[DollyCali]

Prayers continue for your healing & for your sanity as the process occurs. thanks for checking in w/update!!

[LadyX]

How wonderful to have details of your having "flown the coop" for a while -- can imagine the joy of just watching children play in the park, and feeling God's cool breezes on your face...

Be certain we'll not let down our guard and our watches, El Roy. Persistent we are, and steady as she goes, alongside you in this Major Battle --

"Understand* the astonishment over how weak one can become, and in short order, that 'one' step is a Big Deal...and ...how getting up from a sitting position can be achieved only with a 'two hands pushing up' thing.

One is able to laugh while you're stuck down on the floor, since you figured out long ago to *always* be near enough to a chair/something to drape over the seat/arm and pull yours legs up under you enough to get up... (that's why I put off yard work this Spring for a long time, until I gained some strength back.)

Thank you for the update, TC, and please keep us posted so we can direct our prayers according to exactly what you face.

Sending "snooches" - lol - and - -

[Diver Dave]

Great to hear from you, TC.

Your comment about the stamina issue brings back memories of the caution my dr gave me prior to the last procedure I had - "You will be fatigued for 6 months."

I figured I'm relatively healthy, I'll bounce back in a month, tops. Long story short, she was right.

Take it easy, my friend. GOD has a healing process that does indeed take extra time by our clocks. Praying for you.

[Veto!]

the ligaments and muscles are trying to form enough scar tissue around the titanium rod to stabilize it.

Sounds like your body is working hard to get reorganized around the new kid on the block. A very good sign! That's where your energy is going right now, TC. All you have to do is relax, eat plenty of meat and veggies for fuel, take your vitamins, and keep your upbeat attitude. Sunshine, fresh air, and prayer work wonders.

God has richly blessed you with a wonderful daughter and son-in-law, TC. Love is a great healer!

God bless all of you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Your Fight Song, TC! Prayers attending for continued progress.

Toby and Willie ~ Whiskey For My Men

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Wonderful news E! Keep working on getting your strength back so you can come home..we miss you!

mh

[tiredoflaundry]

[El Gato]

Out of there for a whole week! Wow! What was that, about 12 days after surgery? FReeping amazing that is!

Really glad to know that you are with family. At times like that having family is especially important. Having friend is "nice" and important, but not as much so as having family.

Now you hold off on the throttle of that 'chair now y'hear. (Unless you need to chase down a particularly pretty nurse)

[PGalt]

Thanks for the update TC. Thinking of you. Have a great Independence Day.

[MEG33]

Thanksgiving for for your cool breeze and sounds of children's laughter...

May the Great Healer be with you, comfort and strengthen you. In Jesus name I pray.

[LadyX]

Just in case you scan the thread this evening
or tomorrow,
here's an American picture for ya ---

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~~~ Purple Mountains Majesty ~~~

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Yes - America IS Beautiful!!

~

Rest well, TC...God be with you - - -

[Rightfootforward]

It's wonderful to hear from you, dear friend. What a lovely gift to receive on the almost-Fourth of July. Thank you.

It's also good to know that you're out and about. Are you telling stories to the little ones at the park? If you're up to it, I'm sure they'd love to hear them. 'Specially about the great state of Texas. Which doesn't always get the best press in California, ahem.

As you already know, recovery from orthopedic surgery is bizarre. Gotta do this, can't do that, live with the pain, get over the pain, sit, roll over, bark, then wait and wait until the day comes (when you least expect it) that you actually feel better.

Each day I pray that you will be restored to peace and comfort. May God bless you and keep you safe.

Love 'n hugs!

[amom]

Hi bac'at'cha. Glad to hear you're settled in at your new (temp) digs and have a park nearby. Nice to be out in the fresh air I bet.

[WVNan]

T.C. hearing from you is a great cause for celebration this Independence Day. May the Lord continue to bless you and heal you as the days pass with ease and comfort for you. May He strengthen you and return you to vigor and a feeling of "normal". Thank you, Lord, for all you have done for T.C. and thank you for all you are going to do. In Jesus' name. Amen.

[El Gato]

Happy Independence Day to TC and his Tribe of Fabulous FReeper.

And for TC, Lady and all the other Jarheads ..Semper Fi!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks TC,for this wonderful update!

My prayers are with you always!!

[JustAmy]

It is so good to hear from you Cowboy.

I know you will have a rough few weeks but with our prayers and God's help, I'm confident you will whip this demon.

Prayers for you, Faith and her husband.

Looking forward to your next report. God Bless you.