Improvement

Thanks to all the help I have had, my recovery has been rapid. Full effects of stem cell treatment are seen in 7 to 9 months, but already, today, I have no pain. Sometimes there is a “roller coaster” effect, with good days and bad days, but I am encouraged.

I am also uplifted because I have seen a couple of blue jays, and finally got a picture. I did also see a pileated woodpecker, but it flew off just as I lifted the camera. I include that picture anyway, because they are such cool birds.

The horses were wild yesterday, but I was unable to run out for photos, so a few pathetic shots from the porch will have to do. They are staying fit, anyway!

Today, with warm afternoon sun, it was a more sedate scene in the pasture.

I have occupied myself with indoor projects as I recuperate, and last night got a boost by virtue of a delicious meal out with friends. Much laughter made good medicine.

In the house, the dogs are always a delight. Especially when Harry fixes steak for late lunch…

It was a nice afternoon today, and Tom Morris availed himself of the dog bed on the porch, before heading over to the barn for dinner. I am well enough now to do that part of the day’s chores myself. Jane has been relieved of duty, but Marianne is still doing all the “real” work.

Harry had a couple of projects to do, and I got a picture as he emerged from the studio.

The strange, errant hollyhock that I picked before the frost a couple of weeks ago, has delighted me for two weeks now. It has come to the end of its run, but it has been a shadow of summer on the kitchen windowsill in November. The world is full of wonders.

Be safe, be well. Slava Ukraini! Peace.