tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post1516215350826688676..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: PauseRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-27867222732380368782008-11-25T12:21:00.000-05:002008-11-25T12:21:00.000-05:00Thanks to every one for your kind comments. I had ...Thanks to every one for your kind comments. I had to laugh at your observations, Donna (KGMom). I have treated 1000s of knee patients in my career but experiencing the pain personally was enlightening to say the least. It is improving :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-34190078870865919742008-11-24T22:23:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:23:00.000-05:00By the way, that snowman made me laugh out loud! ...By the way, that snowman made me laugh out loud! What a happy soul!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-17464475550313843332008-11-24T22:22:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:22:00.000-05:00Ruth, It's good to hear how you feel. I remember ...Ruth, <BR/><BR/>It's good to hear how you feel. I remember the pain after urgent ankle surgery and feeling the loss of control - that's the most difficult part of recovery. But, after a while, the "pause" is what I had to embrace because there were no other options!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the quiet for a while. I hope for you a speedy recovery. The rivers and nature trails will be waiting for you. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-83679321115569511082008-11-24T19:05:00.000-05:002008-11-24T19:05:00.000-05:00It is a shame that pausing is not an acceptable pr...It is a shame that pausing is not an acceptable practice in the midddle of an average day here in Connecticut.-We are too wrapped up in following rules that we made for ourselves.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-36120520050166458332008-11-24T18:42:00.000-05:002008-11-24T18:42:00.000-05:00Pause. What s simple and brilliant statement. I ...Pause. What s simple and brilliant statement. I think I like Emily Carr and I've not heard of her before now. Thank you for sharing her with us.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your own Pause as you heal. I hope you are feeling better already!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740696035980768212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-24958271673964757442008-11-24T13:46:00.000-05:002008-11-24T13:46:00.000-05:00Hi Ruth,I hope you're feeling better soon.Hi Ruth,<BR/>I hope you're feeling better soon.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-90793479959629998332008-11-24T07:50:00.000-05:002008-11-24T07:50:00.000-05:00I know what it's like to think "I feel great", I h...I know what it's like to think "I feel great", I have this licked" and then WHAMMO - you are hit with a ton of bricks. That's when reality sinks in and you are forced to just take it easy, one day at time. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you tell your patients that as well, but taking your own medicine is always hard. So please take care of yourself so that you are in 100% shape to get back out there doing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-84223113583439895882008-11-24T06:46:00.000-05:002008-11-24T06:46:00.000-05:00Oh Ruth, be careful and take care of yourself. En...Oh Ruth, be careful and take care of yourself. Enjoy the books and the view from your window--you will be up and about soon.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-2680338485183711042008-11-24T06:37:00.000-05:002008-11-24T06:37:00.000-05:00Take gentle care of yourself Ruth. Just remember ...Take gentle care of yourself Ruth. Just remember what you'd say to your own patients about pausing to heal. :c) Hope the pain is subsiding and that you will be up and about soon.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-71678057674817793582008-11-24T02:21:00.000-05:002008-11-24T02:21:00.000-05:00Wishing you a speedy recovery.God boo-boo'ed when ...Wishing you a speedy recovery.God boo-boo'ed when He designed knees!Take care and don't rush back - I did that and you gain nothing.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-29376789845428117352008-11-23T22:08:00.000-05:002008-11-23T22:08:00.000-05:00After resisting scheduling my hysterectomy because...After resisting scheduling my hysterectomy because I felt I couldn't pause my life, I was forced to give in. That six week break was just what I needed, and the doctor gave me permission to relax and take care of myself. My husband even noticed that my sleep was more restful during that time than it had been in years. <BR/><BR/>I hope you are able to enjoy this pause while you mend from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-60862562734836669912008-11-23T22:05:00.000-05:002008-11-23T22:05:00.000-05:00First, a wish that you will continue to improve. ...First, a wish that you will continue to improve. Pamper yourself with your favorite books and drinks. And Percocets now and then.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, a tremendous thank you for informing me about Emily Carr. I read your post and then spent a while learning about her online. What an artist, and what a woman. I'm going to be looking for the sketchbook. She sounds like such a fascinating woman.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-60329917765092131232008-11-23T21:39:00.000-05:002008-11-23T21:39:00.000-05:00This is a really great post Ruth and you are so ri...This is a really great post Ruth and you are so right. Maybe we should look at some of the times we are forced to take a pause as sort of a blessing and a time to reflect...I hope your pain will be well managed..<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://mapleview.wordpress.com/" REL="nofollow">New Rambling Woods Site</A>Rambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-14637477316390447652008-11-23T21:12:00.000-05:002008-11-23T21:12:00.000-05:00Please enjoy convalescing as much as possible.Please enjoy convalescing as much as possible.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-66050447822320660072008-11-23T20:36:00.000-05:002008-11-23T20:36:00.000-05:00Pause sounds like a good read. I read a book somew...Pause sounds like a good read. I read a book somewhat like that about another female canadian artist. I like Emily Carr's spirit. Maybe I'll borrow some from her!<BR/>Do take care and rest. I hope your knee mends soon. I also like your off centre snowman! Cute!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-73281349358427172692008-11-23T18:19:00.000-05:002008-11-23T18:19:00.000-05:00Oh, Ruth--I know whereof you speak--at least where...Oh, Ruth--I know whereof you speak--at least where knee pain is concerned. A decade ago I had knee surgery--and came through in flying colors. Propped up on the couch that evening, I thought--what's the big deal? Then a day later, the proverbial ton of bricks hit me. PAIN. Woooo--nothing like knee pain.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the intro to Emily Carr--she is new to me.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-14741000715387802062008-11-23T17:47:00.000-05:002008-11-23T17:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for the referrals! So sorry to hear that y...Thanks for the referrals! So sorry to hear that you've been feeling the pain, Ruth. I hope that's over soon. And thanks for the tip on a good author; she sounds fascinating.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826899900356202742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-81482794085375942302008-11-23T16:25:00.000-05:002008-11-23T16:25:00.000-05:00Pause sounds like a wonderful read and perhaps we ...Pause sounds like a wonderful read and perhaps we should all take note of the title. As you so rightly say in todays rushed living we rarely take the time to just stop and think.......<BR/><BR/>I do hope your knee starts to heal.....it must be frustrating to have to rest when the mind is active and wants to get up and go......<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself........by the way I love the snowmanCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-46607614252170346882008-11-23T15:57:00.000-05:002008-11-23T15:57:00.000-05:00I'm glad you feel better, when will we be able to ...I'm glad you feel better, when will we be able to go birding again. Even if I just come to your house to bird in your back yard with you. Anyway, that book you read seems good by how you described it.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716895716085176028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-70503508899714224752008-11-23T15:23:00.000-05:002008-11-23T15:23:00.000-05:00Please do take good care of yourself.Hope the pain...Please do take good care of yourself.Hope the pain doesn't last too long and that you can enjoy some time to relax.<BR/> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.com