It's been 6 weeks since my double knee surgery and all I can say is thank God I didn’t have to have replacements! I don't know how anyone that has had to have knee replacement does it. You are rock stars! This has been the most physically challenging thing I have ever had to go through and to think I did this voluntarily. I thought when I blew out my knee that was the worst, but no this is harder. Harder than my hysterectomy. This was harder than giving birth to 3 kids. Recovery is tough but I would do it again and it could be so much worse. It has been a little bit of a roller coaster ride. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve been frustrated and mad and every emotion in between. I can't ... read more
Knee Surgery Update
Everything A Mom Needs to Do Before Surgery
Tomorrow morning I'm having surgery. You can read all about it here. This is not my first surgery, unfortunately. I had surgery several years ago when I had a 4-year-old and a two-year-old to have a lump removed and praise the Lord it wasn't cancer. I also had surgery a year ago for adenomyosis and now I'm having double knee surgery. No one likes surgery, but sometimes it's necessary. What's a mom to do when she's gonna be down for awhile? Prep like crazy! So, I think I'm a little compulsive when someone or myself has surgery in this family. Unfortunately, I've lost count how many there have been but when someone does have surgery, I want everything in order, especially if it's me. ... read more
Shredded Roast Beef Sandwich
I love Sunday roast beef and potatoes. I love coming home from church and walking in the kitchen door to the smells of it coming from my crockpot. But as much as I love it, I wanted something different and quick. So after searching Pinterest for inspiration, I decided on a shredded roast beef sandwich. It did not disappoint and considering for the next few months, I'm knee-deep in kids Christmas play practices on Sunday afternoons, this was perfect. This was a huge hit with my family. When I came home, all I had to do was shred the roast, put fries in the oven and prep the gravy, or au jus (just a fancy name for a thin gravy). That's it! So if you're looking for something quick and ... read more
Easy Southern Salmon Patties
One of my favorite dinners that I grew up with was my mom’s salmon patties, with creamy rice and pork n’ beans. Crazy huh? Why would a kid like this meal? Most kids turn their nose up at any type of seafood; but not me. I think it’s because it has a delicate, non-fishy taste and it looks like a burger. It may be a great way to get kids introduced to seafood. I have great memories from when my mom would make this and had the salmon mixture ready to mix into patties, I would grab crackers and sneak some of it. Yes, I was eating straight out of the bowl! Ok, usually I was caught red-handed and usually, she joined me. We had fun making this one together. Fortunately for me, my family ... read more
Homeschool Teens & Jobs: Nailing the Interview
The most nerve-wracking part of the whole finding a job experience is the interview. As a parent, you can help them learn to navigate interviews. Interviews are the most important part of landing a job. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that, but telling teens that can be a whole other story. Some get it, and some just blow it off as no big deal. Here are some real ways you can help your teen nail their job interviews. Dress for success! You've heard the expression, dress for the job you want and I think it's true even for teens. Even if the job is going to be working at a grocery store or a job where they get dirty, you should show your potential boss that you care about ... read more
My Next Step to Becoming Healthy
I can not believe that I have agreed to this! I am going to have double knee surgery! I must be nuts. Why would I agree to such a thing? Well, for starters, I'm tired of hurting all of the time and I do mean all of the time. I also have these goals for myself that I really want to accomplish and I don't see how I can accomplish them without having surgery, (1) to get back into shape, (2) to be healthy, (3) to feel good about myself. If you've never had a knee injury before then it's really hard to understand how much it hurts. I've put this off for at least a decade. During this decade, I've been unable to workout or at least when I try to workout, my knees burn and throb and swell. ... read more
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