I’ve spent the last couple of weeks, well actually more like the last month, mastering the art of deep couch sitting. I learned of deep couch sitting as a result of watching a Swiffer commercial at least a hundred times.
If you watch any TV at all, you’ve probably seen the commercial. If not, here’s the lowdown: In the commercial the Dad, Jerry Bell II, cares for and cleans up after his son, Jerry Bell III. All this caring for and cleaning results in a lack of time for deep couch sitting. That is until a giant box of Swiffer products shows up on their doorstep.
I’m still waiting for my giant box of Swiffer products to arrive unannounced, but in the meantime, I’ve got deep couch sitting mastered. I think my dog, Rigby, is confused why I spend so much time on the couch, but she’s happy to join me in deep couch sitting. I appreciate the company.
Ray standing on the roof of his Beaver Patriot motorhome.
I also appreciate our friends Kathy and Ray Crabtree. They came down from Portland, Oregon to hang out with us at Mission Bay RV Resort. They parked their big rig, a Beaver Patriot, a few sites down from us.
Thanks to my broken ankle, our time together was not exactly as planned. We made the best of it, hanging out, eating all our dinners together, building a puzzle and generally just enjoying each other’s company.
The good news is Mission Bay RV Resort is a beautiful place to hang out. We are surrounded by blue water and (usually) by blue skies. It is winter – even in San Diego, which means we’ve had some grey overcast skies but the sunsets are still spectacular.
Other Half took sunset pics to cheer me up. At the moment the best I can do is catch a glimpse out the window. The pics are beautiful and I appreciate the effort. I can’t wait until I can make the walk to see it myself.
The next step in my recovery process is to get the stitches removed from the second surgery. That happens today. Then tomorrow is my first go at therapy. I’m excited but nervous about therapy. Right now my ankle doesn’t feel all that stable but I know therapy is the key. I plan to be the best therapy patient ever! I am very motivated to WALK NORMALLY AGAIN and soon, as well as to RIDE MY BIKE with my usual grace and coolness. (I wrote about my ‘coolness’ here.)
This injury has been a humbling experience. I’m one of those Baby Boomers who thinks I’m invincible. It’s been disheartening to find out I’m not. This is my first, and hopefully my last, serious break.
All this deep couch sitting has forced my patience to expand and my appreciation to wake up. For the record, recovering in San Diego sure beats being snowed in or frozen in the Midwest. I’ve been able to gimp out a few times to sit in the sunshine. It’s amazing how much sunshine helps your frame of mind.
And when it comes to appreciation, it’s time to acknowledge Other Half. Since I’ve been hurt, he’s had to take on ALL the day-to-day stuff. He has always helped, but for the last month it’s ALL been on him, food prep, clean up, grocery shopping, bed making (at my insistence), vacuuming, dog walking, laundry and on and on. And of course, waiting on me continuously. I know I haven’t been the easiest patient, but I do appreciate all you do for me. I’d be lost without you!