Three small things today add up to nice progress. First, I was able for the first time since surgery to put on my own socks! It took some serious contortions, a few winces of pain, but I didn’t need Nina’s help getting my socks on. That was goodness. Nina has been a wonderful support through this entire process, but I’m sure she’s as interested as I am in getting back to “normal” life.

The reason for socks? Getting dressed to go to Church. I went last week for Sacrament Meeting and felt good enough to go today to Sacrament Meeting as well. I only took one pain pill, however. That was a mistake. By the end of the meeting my knees were so stiff that I could barely stand. I’ve been doing a lot of stand up, walk, sit down since getting home from Church which seems to be helping.

Secondly, I was able to lift both feet into the car without having to use the strap to assist the leg lift. That felt good to be able to get into the car more like a normal person. However, after Church, I had to use the strap on the right foot to get into the car. I was able to lift both out when we got home without the strap. Another step forward.

This morning I decided to try out the cane instead of the walker. That worked really well. I’m slow … but I’m getting there! It was good to be able to walk into Church on the cane rather than the walker. That’ll also be good on Tuesday afternoon when I go back to work for a couple of hours.

Tomorrow morning is the next physical therapy session. I’m expecting it to be rather rigorous session. More tomorrow!

Ta ta for now!