Monday 4 March 2024

Back down to earth

 Back to reality....Pirate had had a good weekend with Fife Friend, getting used to being out of hospital and back home, dealing with having a stoma..he is getting on ok with that and also finding more and more with one..or whose parent had one...

Then the first night for me in two weeks to share a bed....the sounds of someone else sleeping...

And today settling back into and old and new routine. We need to find a routine to eat smaller more frequent meals. With all sorts still going on that isn't easy.

Today Pirate had his staples removed..not the seven he expected..but sixteen! A bit of a shock to the system, as he found later when he had his afternoon walk to take a bird box to a friend..a level walk, near enough, but the wind is still cold.

We did enjoy the sunset, so the walk was worth it!





18 comments:

kjsutcliffe said...

So glad he was out and about walking and to be topped by a beautiful sunset - even better
Solvitur Ambulando - it is solved by walking

Tom said...

...enjoy as many sunsets as you can and throw in a sunrise or two.

Tasker Dunham said...

I read somewhere that, on average, for every hour you walk it adds 20 minutes to your life. I find that helpful when you it's cold and you don't feel like going out.

angela said...

It must be lovely to have him home.
I know a few people who have stoma’s. My daughters brother in law has one.
They do take some getting used too. But it hasn’t stopped him at all.
The photos are very pretty

Fresca said...

Out walking! Hurrah! I loved seeing your pottery workshop photos too—wonderful the timing worked so you could go!

Joanne Noragon said...

Welcome home, Pirate.

Susan Heather said...

So pleased to hear Pirate is home and out walking. Onwards and upwards.

Anonymous said...

It is amazing to see Pirate walking off as if two weeks ago, he hadn't had major surgery! It sounds as if you are both successfully making the adjustments the circumstances require. Both of you deserve a pat on the back!

Red said...

Sounds like a good recovery is taking place.

Barbara Rogers said...

Great to hear of changes being adapted to...both ways.

Chris said...

Wonderful for you both that Pirate's home. Guess getting used to a new routine will take a while, but doable.. enjoy those walks.

northsider said...

Enjoy the walks.

jabblog said...

New routines soon become old routines - adaptability is key.

JayCee said...

That all sounds positive. You are both adjusting quite quickly it seems.

Damselfly said...

Wonderful to hear Pirate is home, he's doing well, you're both adapting, and you & he enjoyed a lovely walk & sunset.
Stay safe, warm & well.

Bea said...

Lovely sky to walk under. May Pirate continue to do well. x

Allison said...

The potters make astounding art. I have no gifts, it would be nice to make something. Pirate's walk is good, glad he's up and about.

Elderberry-Rob said...

So good to read that Pirate is home, you must be so happy to have him back. There is a lot to adjust to, don't forget to keep a little pocket of time for yourself as this is a challenging time for you too :) Betty