Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I have just been reading through all Karen's stages of her knee replacement, I am so pleased hers has gone so well. Next week is the 6th week for both of us, in the UK, that will be it for me. They don't see you any more. I think you have it a lot better in the US, I didn't get the after care Karen is getting after my replacement, or now, after this other operation on the knee. I wish your wife a speedy recovery, and lots of lovely walks with you in the near future. Spring is the next season to look forward too. :) xx Sandra

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2015

Thank you so much Sandra. I think Karen has another week of physical therapy, but she loves being able to walk pain free. She is going about with a cane, and barely needs that. But her back is still a problem. We will continue to think of you and pray for you, as you continue to recover.

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 17-Dec-2015

Thank you, Tom. I also will keep Karen in my prayers and hope her back improves. Now her knee has been done, perhaps it will help with the alignment of her spine and ease the pain. I truly hope so. Merry Christmas to you both. xx

Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

Nicely done and a great pic of your wife. I do hope the surgery is successful and she is feeling much better very soon. The poem is a lovely tribute to her. Rox

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2015

Thank you Rox

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

How wonderful that we have our writing to see us through the tough times. You do an amazing job expressing yourself through verse. Knee replacements are tough, but usually the results are well worth it. We've had many friends that went through this surgery, but were like "new people" after their rehab and healing. I hope your wife experiences a pain-free existence very soon.

(No snow in lower Michigan yet!)

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015

Thank you. She is progressing well. We've had 3 inches snow now.

Comment from A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE

Exceptional

Love it, especially the worth while repeat. Enjoy a special Christmas journeying towards your New Year and life. Blessings, Maureen*&*

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thank you Maureen&, for a wonderful review, seasons greetings, endearing support, and all those stars. Blessings to you too

reply by A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE on 05-Dec-2015

Christmas joy, maureen*&*

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

There won't be much smiling during rehab, but it is worth it. My mom grimaced through it twice - both hips- and is back to her smiling self pain-free. I wish your wife a speedy recovery.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thank you ravenblack. For a fine review.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! The author's words are descriptive, heart felt and thought provoking. The poem flows and connects well. The author's words conveyed
a hopeful future well overdue. The artwork is perfect and compliments so well
the theme and words of this poem.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thank you harmony for such wonderful words.

Comment from amada

Excellent

" I have often seeing her suffering..." What great words of love for your wife. Yours must be such a big romance, and i celebrate. My aunt and uncle used to hold hands after fifty years of marriage...I wish, I wish.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015

Thank you. It's only 49 years fir us, but we do hold hands, kiss often, anfpd hug. It brightens the day.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am pleased to hear that you see progress and are looking forward to taking walks again. Thank you for introducing me to another form. I enjoyed your rhymes and the refrain plus repeats. Here's to great gains in physical therapy! -Joan

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015

Thank you Joan. Here to recovery!

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is an excellent write, treischel, I am so glad your wife finally had her surgery and I pray that her pain is over soon and she can get back to the things that give her joy. she looks like a beautiful woman. I am glad you're happy together.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2015

Thank you sweetwoodjax. I appreciate you concern and comments.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

She has a nice smile Tom. I wish Karen all the best with her new Knee.Funny how our bodies wear out but our spirit remains intact. A very nice poem about her journey toward a better life, well done. Nancy

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2015

Thank you Nancy. I appreciate your comments.