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06/23/2026

Knee Replacement Surgery
Day 31 (MON June 22nd)

Today is ONE MONTH since my knee replacement surgery!! 😬

Recovery is HARD.

Today was one of those days that shows exactly what knee replacement recovery looks like—frustrating, messy, difficult…and then suddenly there’s a small breakthrough that reminds you that healing is indeed happening. ❤️

PT noticed what’s been frustrating me. I’ve been walking with my knee too straight during swing-through (even though my bend is better than that), which has been causing a limp that’s been driving me absolutely crazy. We worked on loosening things up and doing exercises to help retrain my gait. For the first time, I could actually feel my kneecap moving more freely, and my walk starting to smooth out. 😊

And then there’s the win… 103° of flexion today. It’s only a small gain, but progress is progress…and I’ll take it! 😬

That’s the reality of this process. One day you feel like you’re stuck and fighting your own body, and the next you get a glimpse that things are improving. It’s not linear. It’s not graceful. And it’s definitely not easy. But it IS worth it! 🥰

Tonight is for rest, ice, and letting the knee calm down after a full day. There’s always tomorrow…lol

Today hit me right in the heart ❤️Years ago, I took my little boy to see the original Toy Story movies. Today, I sat in ...
06/22/2026

Today hit me right in the heart ❤️

Years ago, I took my little boy to see the original Toy Story movies. Today, I sat in the theater with that same little boy all grown up… and three of his own children beside him watching Toy Story 5. 🥰

Watching my son experience something with his own kids that we once experienced together was one of those quiet, meaningful reminders that some of life’s best moments aren’t the big milestones… they’re these little full-circle moments you never see coming. ❤️ SUCH a blessing. 🥹

The happiest of Father’s Days to all the Dads out there! And big ((HUGS)) to all of you who don’t have your Dad here wit...
06/21/2026

The happiest of Father’s Days to all the Dads out there! And big ((HUGS)) to all of you who don’t have your Dad here with you today. It’s my 8th Father’s Day without my Dad. I miss him everyday…but especially today! ❤️

Beautiful Father’s Day sunrise. 🌅 Was anyone else awake to see it? 🥰❤️
06/21/2026

Beautiful Father’s Day sunrise. 🌅 Was anyone else awake to see it? 🥰❤️

Today was all about family. And “living life” again. 🥰 This morning we went out to breakfast with my youngest son and fa...
06/21/2026

Today was all about family. And “living life” again. 🥰 This morning we went out to breakfast with my youngest son and family. Followed by a trip to Albanese to spoil the grandkids with more gummies! Lol. Home for a nap 🤦🏻‍♀️, then over to my other son’s for pizza for dinner and some quality time spent with the other grandbabies (and eating gummies lol). Was so nice to spend time with all of them…nice to feel a bit more normal. 🥰 Yes…I’m sure I’ll pay the price, but no regrets. Icing and elevating now before bed. 🥰

My van wouldn’t start this morning so I wasn’t able to attempt driving again. 😕 But it turned into a blessing in disguis...
06/19/2026

My van wouldn’t start this morning so I wasn’t able to attempt driving again. 😕 But it turned into a blessing in disguise when my son offered to take me to the couple stores I wanted to go to. 🥰 He recently bought a new truck…and I can’t tell you how good it felt to drive around with all the windows down. 🛻☀️ It was good for the soul! We did some shopping, followed by a nice lunch out. Today almost felt like a normal day again! I was tired when I got home…and my knee wanted to make sure I knew it wasn’t happy with my decisions…but it was SO worth it! Thanks my Rynie! 🥰❤️

06/18/2026

Knee Replacement Surgery
Day 26 (WED June 17th)

Today was a pretty good day. 😬 I went into PT this morning convinced it was going to be rough. My knee has been extra stiff and tight the last couple days, and I was worried I had lost progress. It was pretty discouraging. 🤦🏻‍♀️

But my therapist wasn’t concerned, did some extra hands-on work (especially on my tight quad), and surprisingly a lot of the bending actually felt pretty good. And the best surprise…100° bend!! 😬 My bend pre-surgery was only about 95°…so getting that good bend post-surgery is going to take me a bit longer. But I was thrilled to hit 100°!

I know from the outside looking in, it seems like things are going great for me. But recovery is hard! For everyone. Both physically and mentally. It’s a lot. And I’ve been frustrated a lot. But today was the confidence boost I needed right about now.

Recovery is a marathon…not a sprint. And some days are better than others. I’m learning patience daily. Lol. I do the work. And already, I feel stronger. My new knee is certainly more stable than my old one was. I’m walking unassisted. Motion is lotion…so I try to keep moving. And resting. And finding that balance each and every day.

Although I’ve been cleared to drive as tolerated, last time I tried, it was still a bit too uncomfortable. Going to try again tomorrow. Just a short drive. I know I’ll feel better once I have the independence of driving back…but wanna make sure I’m able to do so safely and comfortably. 😊 One day at a time…

(If anyone wants to see my incision as of today…pic is in comments. I can remove the rest of the steri-strips tomorrow. It’s coming along nicely!)

Father’s Day is this weekend! I have some item ready and available for your favorite Bears fan! 🧡💙🏈 Description and pric...
06/16/2026

Father’s Day is this weekend! I have some item ready and available for your favorite Bears fan! 🧡💙🏈
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Porch pickup in Joliet 🥰

I had a “napping buddy” today! Snuggling with my grandson this afternoon made everything better. 🥰❤️
06/16/2026

I had a “napping buddy” today! Snuggling with my grandson this afternoon made everything better. 🥰❤️

Knee Replacement SurgeryDay 23 (SUN June 14th)Yesterday was my youngest granddaughter’s last soccer game… and of course ...
06/15/2026

Knee Replacement Surgery
Day 23 (SUN June 14th)

Yesterday was my youngest granddaughter’s last soccer game… and of course I wasn’t missing it! 😂🥰⚽️

Used my cane at the fields because of the uneven grass and long walk (still making smart choices over here 😅)… but after the game, we went for ice cream and I left the cane in the car. As we started walking, my grandson grabbed one hand… and then my granddaughter grabbed my other hand. ❤️ And suddenly it hit me… I honestly couldn’t remember the last time I was able to walk hand in hand with two grandkids at once (without a cane). 🤦🏻‍♀️😕 I’m still healing. I’m still limited. But in that moment… I got a glimpse of why I did this. Not for a number at PT. Not to ditch the cane. For moments like that. ❤️

Thank you all for cheering me on, checking in, encouraging me, and walking through this recovery with me. Yesterday felt like a really special milestone. 🥹✨

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