Out With the Old. In With the New!

I decided to revive my blog for one reason : I am having a knee replaced tomorrow and I couldn't find anything positive on the Internet about the recovery. 
Most people who contribute to blogs seem to have had bad experiences, long recoveries, nausea and constipation. Since I am planning on having a great experience, I decided to restart my blog. Hoping to shed some positive light on the process. 
I usually write about garden stuff , but right now my focus is on my surgery. That is what I will be sharing about..

Today, the day before surgery I went out to breakfast. Then to the grocery store to stock up on things we might need in the house.
I haven't purchased  a sock putter on-er  or a grabber for picking up random stuff, but I did get things like: OJ, cans of soup and chips and salsa! 
I hope I'm not totally unprepared without the micro fiber cushion, or the grab on hardware and railings. I want to think of my neediness as being temporary.

I am totally blessed with family and friends who have called or sent texts with messages of encouragement. Offers of food, visits and massages-oh wait, the massage offers haven't come in yet, but I appreciate all of the support. It means so much.
I am not feeling anxious at this point. I am a little concerned that the knee I am not having replaced is really bugging me today. I think the reason is, I did some serious booty shaking last night at a Christmas party. I hope it will be feeling better tomorrow.  These are the things I look forward to being able to do with out pain and suffering afterward! 
A new friend recently gave me this advice: "This is your time to heal and get stronger so you can enjoy as much of life as you can. Don't refuse any offers of help!" 
I think I can handle that! Thank you to all the amazing people who have offered food. I say, bring it on! Rides, yes, I may need a ride home from the hospital on Wednesday.. Then I will need to get my nails done....etc.
So, here is the start of my journey! Tomorrow is the big day! 
First,  I will eat the cupcake in a jar I  snuck home from the party I  mentioned earlier and then , I will head up to bed, get the MRSA ointment in my nose and call it a night. 

This guy is part of my motivation!