It does get better! Each day little improvements start to provide milestones you can record and remind yourself of how far you have come. I recommend keeping a journal of those, as encouragement on those days when you hurt and wonder if if will ever end.
As of Oct. 30, a little more than four months after the replacement surgery, I feel better than I have felt in 15 years. No more pain, no more wobbling as I walk, no more limping; it is really wonderful and has given me so much energy.
As you know from my earlier posts, there were some really rough stretches during the post surgery and physical therapy. It was definitely worth it but think hard before you do it and be prepared for a lot of hard work!!
Here are some milestones along the way;
Day 26 - off the blood thinners (now I am not so cold all the time), no more TED stockings - yea!, and start gradually weaning away from the walker to a cane. Dr. says xray looks good, incision looks good, range of motion is good. Thankfully I am a fast healer!
Day 28 - 4 weeks exactly from the surgery, starting to sleep better. Went to the store today, first time in a month, used the little electric cart.
Day 33- Started outpatient PT twice a week. Ooooo, this is going to be tough!
Day 35 - Almost a normal day doing things around the house: laundry, watering flowers, etc.
Day 42 - 6 weeks! This has been the longest 6 weeks of my life. We celebrated our 18th anniversary today.
Day 51 - Slept last night without any pain meds!
Day 55 - Started water aerobics.
Day 56 - 8 weeks! Sleeping most of the time without sleep aids and pain meds.
Day 59 - Pulled a muscle at Physical Therapy yesterday. I can hardly walk.
August 18 - I quit counting the "Days since surgery". Life is starting to feel more normal now. Still doing PT. Heading out on a camping trip at the lake.
September 14 - Headed out on our road trip. Still can't sit for more than 1 1/2 hrs. at a time without walking and stretching.
September 23 - Back is out and can't move. Don't know if it is related to the replacement surgeries but definitely too much sitting yesterday! Need to stretch and move slowly. Went swimming a couple times to work it out.
September 28 - Arrived at Yosemite. Lots of walking here. So thankful I can walk now.
October 14 - Back to Physical Therapy to work on a couple things: going down stairs and getting the hitch out of my walking gait.
October 16 - Last Physical Therapy session. Now it is up to me to exercise on my own.
Father God I am so thankful that you brought me through these surgeries and gave me a new lease on life! Thank you for family and friends that care for me and prayed for me and stuck by me through this time. Those visits and phone calls and cards were so important to keeping me encouraged. Let me be an encouragement to someone else!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Friday, July 4, 2014
Phase 2 - The Knee Replacement Days 16 - 20
Count the Milestones Daily
I am happy to report that in this period I can see small steps of improvement everyday. At first they seemed too insignificant that I wasn't bothering to record them. But it is important, and you don't want to stay in a mental funk, so declaring and celebrating the small victories is critical.
During this time I started to exercise the knee more and it actually needs to move now. I graduated from needing the shower stool and went back to regular standing showers. Daytime pain decreased and is very manageable with Tylenol, ice, and gentle massage. I can dress now without help, including the awful TED stockings! I was able to sit on the deck in the sun and enjoy some beautiful weather. That is very healing as well. The bruising and swelling decreased and the collateral damage to my foot has healed. All in all, this period I experienced much healing.
I was blessed by several visits from friends and family that have made this much more bearable. Others have offered to run errands for me. Knowing that people are praying for me is huge, and I believe those prayers have been answered by my fast healing process.
I still struggle with the night time pain which wakes me up about midnight or so. I have tried various over the counter sleep aids to get me to sleep. Melatonin seems to work the best for me. I have no problem going to sleep, but when the knee starts throbbing in the middle of the night, the pain wakes me and I can't get comfortable to go back to sleep. I have contacted the doctor again, and have a new med to try. I tested a half pill to see if I reacted, and I didn't. Hopefully this will help.
Thoughts on Preparation
I thought I was prepared mentally for this, since I just had the hip replacement 6 months ago. I made the mistake of assuming this would be similar to the hip. Expect the worst, then you will be surprised if it is not that bad. I was surprised by how bad it was and I think this actually caused me to have post surgical depression. I cried almost daily for about 10 days, due to pain and due to the feeling of hopelessness, like I will never see the end of this.
Make sure you really are physically strong, otherwise healthy, and in a good place mentally (not stressed, not tired, worried, anxious, etc.) When I have to do the other knee in future, I will be very careful about not getting too tired ahead of time, and making sure I am feeling strong and determined.
So here are some further thoughts about preparing at home. Some I did, some I wish I would have done. A lot will depend on your circumstance and who is your caregiver.
Things to gather in advance:
Obviously if your surgery is the result of an accident, then you will need to call on a friend who "knows the drill" and can help you get as comfortable as possible. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need or want. People can't read minds and sometimes they are absorbed in their own lives (I am guilty of this as well), and the fact that you are going through a miserable time doesn't penetrate their radar. Speak up, reach out, phone a friend!
I am happy to report that in this period I can see small steps of improvement everyday. At first they seemed too insignificant that I wasn't bothering to record them. But it is important, and you don't want to stay in a mental funk, so declaring and celebrating the small victories is critical.
During this time I started to exercise the knee more and it actually needs to move now. I graduated from needing the shower stool and went back to regular standing showers. Daytime pain decreased and is very manageable with Tylenol, ice, and gentle massage. I can dress now without help, including the awful TED stockings! I was able to sit on the deck in the sun and enjoy some beautiful weather. That is very healing as well. The bruising and swelling decreased and the collateral damage to my foot has healed. All in all, this period I experienced much healing.
I was blessed by several visits from friends and family that have made this much more bearable. Others have offered to run errands for me. Knowing that people are praying for me is huge, and I believe those prayers have been answered by my fast healing process.
I still struggle with the night time pain which wakes me up about midnight or so. I have tried various over the counter sleep aids to get me to sleep. Melatonin seems to work the best for me. I have no problem going to sleep, but when the knee starts throbbing in the middle of the night, the pain wakes me and I can't get comfortable to go back to sleep. I have contacted the doctor again, and have a new med to try. I tested a half pill to see if I reacted, and I didn't. Hopefully this will help.
Thoughts on Preparation
I thought I was prepared mentally for this, since I just had the hip replacement 6 months ago. I made the mistake of assuming this would be similar to the hip. Expect the worst, then you will be surprised if it is not that bad. I was surprised by how bad it was and I think this actually caused me to have post surgical depression. I cried almost daily for about 10 days, due to pain and due to the feeling of hopelessness, like I will never see the end of this.
Make sure you really are physically strong, otherwise healthy, and in a good place mentally (not stressed, not tired, worried, anxious, etc.) When I have to do the other knee in future, I will be very careful about not getting too tired ahead of time, and making sure I am feeling strong and determined.
So here are some further thoughts about preparing at home. Some I did, some I wish I would have done. A lot will depend on your circumstance and who is your caregiver.
Things to gather in advance:
- Toilet seat riser/commode
- Shower chair/bath bench
- Walker
- Flushable wipes by the toilet (you won't be bending and moving with ease for a while)
- Portable right-height stool (for the caregiver who will be putting on your TED socks, etc.)
- Comfortable and soft but close-fitting underwear (you will not want tight, binding, bunching, hot or frilly undergarments while you are convalescing)
- Disinfectant wipes for the bathroom (easy and quick clean up; infection control is critical)
- Prune juice (I prefer this over the pills they give you)
- Organize in advance someone to come to your house and do massage, hair style (if this is important to you), Acupuncture, clean the house (if you are on your own), deliver meals, bring groceries
- Pay your bills ahead so that for a few weeks you don't have to handle that
Obviously if your surgery is the result of an accident, then you will need to call on a friend who "knows the drill" and can help you get as comfortable as possible. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need or want. People can't read minds and sometimes they are absorbed in their own lives (I am guilty of this as well), and the fact that you are going through a miserable time doesn't penetrate their radar. Speak up, reach out, phone a friend!
Friday, June 27, 2014
Overhauling Health and Mobility - Phase 2 The Knee Replacement
Background
As I mentioned earlier a key factor in my decision to retire early is my health and the need to focus on some long-neglected changes. My knee problems started in the mid 1990's with a snow ski accident. My insistence on going back to work too quickly, my failure to follow up when the pain didn't go away, and general neglect of my injury is the cause of all that I face today.
Over the years some torn ligaments snowballed into three intermediate surgical procedures (two on the right knee and one on the left), many bouts of physical therapy, fluid injections and cortisone injections, and substantial pain and limitation in daily life. Had I taken care of the injury when it happened and not continued to push on with life, there is a good chance I would not need a knee replacement. Young people: pay attention!!
Today is Day 15 after surgery for the full left knee arthroplasty.
This is a difficult surgery and a painful recovery. For me, it is 5 times more painful than the hip replacement was. I am thinking now that I rushed into this too soon after the hip; perhaps I should have waited for several more months to get totally recovered and strong before taking this on. I underestimated the severity and complexity of this surgery and my own difficulty being able to take pain medications to get me through the initial weeks of recovery.
Well, I am here now and going forward. I see small improvements daily and finally now can count on 6 hrs. of sleep a night before I have to get up and go to my recliner.
The next few posts will be about preparation and recovery from knee replacement surgery.
For now, here are a few key points to consider if you are anticipating a similar surgery:
1. Make sure you have a good surgeon that you trust. Do your research and talk to others. Find out about rates of infection, blood clots and other complications, rates of revisions, etc. for the different ones. Medical workers will always tell you if someone is really good (they can't tell you if they are bad though), so if you know nurses or PA's or CNAs at the hospital who work with your prospective surgeon, listen to what they are saying, or NOT saying.
2. In my experience surgeons are like good engineers/mechanics but they are not very people-oriented. Make sure you get a good relationship with your surgeon's nurse or PA so you have someone to contact for patient comfort care issues. I have home health care nursing and physical therapy for the first 4 weeks after surgery and they are my first line of resource.
3. Make sure your in-home caregiver is prepared. The first 10 days or so after surgery they will be up and down with you all day and night, going to the toilet, getting you fresh ice, meds, drinks, helping you turn in bed, adjusting pillows and covers, bringing you meals, and whatever your need, helping with showers and dressing, etc. Line up some respite for your caregiver so they get a break too.
4. If your hospital or medical center offers a preparatory class, take your caregiver and go. They will give you lots of information, you will know more what to expect and how to prepare your home.
5. Have plenty of palliative comfort measures on hand. Normally you only hear about palliative care in connection with severe and terminal illnesses. I believe there is a huge gap in the medical community not realizing that patients who undergo major surgery such as a knee replacement, need this kind of care as well. I designed my own program. This is a huge one for me since I was unable to tolerate the prescription pain meds after just a few days, so it is essential to endure the pain.
Some of my measures are:
Don't go into the Dr. telling him how to treat you based on something you read on the internet. There is so much unsubstantiated garbage out there on the net and people tend to think they read about one study or story where something worked, and then think that should be standard medical practice. Trust your doctor to use tried and true, proven techniques. If you don't trust them, find someone else!
As I mentioned earlier a key factor in my decision to retire early is my health and the need to focus on some long-neglected changes. My knee problems started in the mid 1990's with a snow ski accident. My insistence on going back to work too quickly, my failure to follow up when the pain didn't go away, and general neglect of my injury is the cause of all that I face today.
Over the years some torn ligaments snowballed into three intermediate surgical procedures (two on the right knee and one on the left), many bouts of physical therapy, fluid injections and cortisone injections, and substantial pain and limitation in daily life. Had I taken care of the injury when it happened and not continued to push on with life, there is a good chance I would not need a knee replacement. Young people: pay attention!!
Today is Day 15 after surgery for the full left knee arthroplasty.
This is a difficult surgery and a painful recovery. For me, it is 5 times more painful than the hip replacement was. I am thinking now that I rushed into this too soon after the hip; perhaps I should have waited for several more months to get totally recovered and strong before taking this on. I underestimated the severity and complexity of this surgery and my own difficulty being able to take pain medications to get me through the initial weeks of recovery.
Well, I am here now and going forward. I see small improvements daily and finally now can count on 6 hrs. of sleep a night before I have to get up and go to my recliner.
The next few posts will be about preparation and recovery from knee replacement surgery.
For now, here are a few key points to consider if you are anticipating a similar surgery:
1. Make sure you have a good surgeon that you trust. Do your research and talk to others. Find out about rates of infection, blood clots and other complications, rates of revisions, etc. for the different ones. Medical workers will always tell you if someone is really good (they can't tell you if they are bad though), so if you know nurses or PA's or CNAs at the hospital who work with your prospective surgeon, listen to what they are saying, or NOT saying.
2. In my experience surgeons are like good engineers/mechanics but they are not very people-oriented. Make sure you get a good relationship with your surgeon's nurse or PA so you have someone to contact for patient comfort care issues. I have home health care nursing and physical therapy for the first 4 weeks after surgery and they are my first line of resource.
3. Make sure your in-home caregiver is prepared. The first 10 days or so after surgery they will be up and down with you all day and night, going to the toilet, getting you fresh ice, meds, drinks, helping you turn in bed, adjusting pillows and covers, bringing you meals, and whatever your need, helping with showers and dressing, etc. Line up some respite for your caregiver so they get a break too.
4. If your hospital or medical center offers a preparatory class, take your caregiver and go. They will give you lots of information, you will know more what to expect and how to prepare your home.
5. Have plenty of palliative comfort measures on hand. Normally you only hear about palliative care in connection with severe and terminal illnesses. I believe there is a huge gap in the medical community not realizing that patients who undergo major surgery such as a knee replacement, need this kind of care as well. I designed my own program. This is a huge one for me since I was unable to tolerate the prescription pain meds after just a few days, so it is essential to endure the pain.
Some of my measures are:
- The Ice machine - I have a machine that circulates ice water through a pad over your knee; this is wonderful and if your hospital doesn't provide one to take home, go get one! It is well worth the money.
- foods or favorite drinks - I have very little appetite after surgery and want only mild, comfort foods
- music, games, tv, computer, magazines, books and other things to distract your mind for periods of time
- massage - rubbing the foot and ankle of the surgical knee gives me good temporary relief; a full body massage on Day 14 really helped me let go all the tension and sleep better
- heat packs (for other places on your body that will ache), soothing lotions or gels
- spiritual support of family and friends - I just needed to know people care about me, they are praying for me, and are there if I need them
- epsom salts and a foot soaking tub (the foot and ankle on your surgical leg will be really sore, bruised and swollen)
- over the counter sleep aids such as melatonin (check with the doctor to make sure it is safe to use them with your other meds)
Don't go into the Dr. telling him how to treat you based on something you read on the internet. There is so much unsubstantiated garbage out there on the net and people tend to think they read about one study or story where something worked, and then think that should be standard medical practice. Trust your doctor to use tried and true, proven techniques. If you don't trust them, find someone else!
Friday, May 2, 2014
How do you know when it's time to retire?
USA Today, Wall Street Journal, AARP and a host of other publications have quizzes and checklists that help you figure out if you are ready for retirement. You should be financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually prepared for a life changing event. Retirement ranks up there along with a death, marriage, divorce, move and bankruptcy for high stressors in people's lives, all which can lead to big health problems. Having a good plan for retirement can mitigate the impact of this on your family life. In future blogs I'll share some of those different checklists I thought were helpful.
Check out the stress assessment tool
There is a switch inside my head that flipped when I was least expecting it. My husband has been retired for several years but up until recently, I just wasn't ready yet. I enjoyed my job and couldn't visualize what my life would be like without it. But over a period of a few weeks my attitude changed. These are the key way points.
Health considerations
Earlier this year I had a hip replacement and while the surgery was much easier than I expected, the rehabilitation and physical therapy have really been a struggle. After listening to stories from people I knew that went through the same surgery, I expected to be back to work in a few weeks. It has now been over 3 months since the surgery and I just now feel like I could go back to a full time schedule.
Why did it take me so long to recover? For me it was because I postponed this surgery for several years and in the meantime adopted some very bad habits of compensating for the bad hip. Physical therapy has been about un-learning the bad behaviors, and strengthening the right muscles so that I can walk without a limp, climb stairs without pulling myself up, get in/out of the car correctly, etc.
**Don't ever listen to people's stories about their neighbor, or Aunt Susie, or whoever and their experiences because inevitably they were either climbing Mt. Everest three days after surgery, or, they had the worst time ever in the history of modern medicine and will never walk again! Well, I am none of those people and should not measure myself against them. We are all different and heal at different rates. When people tell these stories, they may not intend to be critical or discouraging but it can be to the person going through the procedure. **
As I struggled through the therapy, I realized I neglected my health for several years. Not only the bad hip but a bad knee also plagues me, and will get replaced soon. The decision to retire now instead of a year from now has a lot to do with the need to focus on me and regaining my mobility and energy.
An article by Joyce Maynard in More magazine really made me sit up and think:
"All my life, my priorities were family and work. Now I asked myself: Suppose I gave my body the kind of attention I’ve showered on the people I love? Suppose I took my health as seriously as I take my career?"
Read the rest of the article at: http://www.more.com/health/wellness/how-shape-your-body-when-youre-no-longer-kid
Financial Considerations
We met with our financial adviser last December and looked at the different alternatives for retirement income, the timing and the tax implications. Waiting a few months or even a year really made very little difference in my pension benefit on a monthly basis, so the issue really came down to being ready to make the change from other aspects of my life.
The one unanticipated financial impact is the requirement for my spouse to go on Medicare; he has been covered under my employee medical plan. We had not included in the retirement budget calculations the cost of Medicare Part B and the cost of a supplement plan (anywhere from $200 - $400 per month) until several years in the future when I reached Medicare eligibility. So it was a bit of a surprise to find that he can no longer be covered under my employee retirement medical since he is Medicare eligible.
This is a small challenge. We still will cover the cost of this without undermining the retirement plan. We just need to adjust the budget a bit. As I plan to do some work in future that will bring in some extra money (more about that in another posting) it may not be a big deal at all.
Spiritual Considerations
To me this is the most important consideration for the retirement decision. I realize that not everyone who reads this is a Christian, or even in same place that I am spiritually but for me, I had to be sure my decision to retire was completely in the Lord's will for my life. I believe that the Lord has a specific plan for my life, one that is in sync with the calling I have, and a plan that blesses me hugely, uses all my natural talents, and helps me to grow. I also know with certainty the Lord cares about the details of my life -- not just the big picture -- so a decision like this, and the steps leading up to it, the timing of all the events, and the outcome of all the small, daily steps are in His hands.
I am not absolutely sure the day I realized that this is what the Lord wants for me; it was more a gradual realization. As I prayed about all the small decisions, they all were answered in a positive way toward this outcome.
Not very much is written about spiritual preparation for our retirement. Certainly the publications listed above don't mention it, or only in the briefest possible way. It seems that the spiritual part of our beings is sorely neglected in our modern culture. I felt pulled toward a different kind of work in future, so that, along with the confirmation of the plan that came together in perfect timing and detail was my preparation.
**The Holy Bible does not have a retirement plan for believers because once a born again follower of Jesus Christ, we are always a follower. No matter what age or state of health or finances, we still have a calling to carry out until we are in heaven. **
Check out the stress assessment tool
There is a switch inside my head that flipped when I was least expecting it. My husband has been retired for several years but up until recently, I just wasn't ready yet. I enjoyed my job and couldn't visualize what my life would be like without it. But over a period of a few weeks my attitude changed. These are the key way points.
Health considerations
Earlier this year I had a hip replacement and while the surgery was much easier than I expected, the rehabilitation and physical therapy have really been a struggle. After listening to stories from people I knew that went through the same surgery, I expected to be back to work in a few weeks. It has now been over 3 months since the surgery and I just now feel like I could go back to a full time schedule.
Why did it take me so long to recover? For me it was because I postponed this surgery for several years and in the meantime adopted some very bad habits of compensating for the bad hip. Physical therapy has been about un-learning the bad behaviors, and strengthening the right muscles so that I can walk without a limp, climb stairs without pulling myself up, get in/out of the car correctly, etc.
**Don't ever listen to people's stories about their neighbor, or Aunt Susie, or whoever and their experiences because inevitably they were either climbing Mt. Everest three days after surgery, or, they had the worst time ever in the history of modern medicine and will never walk again! Well, I am none of those people and should not measure myself against them. We are all different and heal at different rates. When people tell these stories, they may not intend to be critical or discouraging but it can be to the person going through the procedure. **
As I struggled through the therapy, I realized I neglected my health for several years. Not only the bad hip but a bad knee also plagues me, and will get replaced soon. The decision to retire now instead of a year from now has a lot to do with the need to focus on me and regaining my mobility and energy.
An article by Joyce Maynard in More magazine really made me sit up and think:
"All my life, my priorities were family and work. Now I asked myself: Suppose I gave my body the kind of attention I’ve showered on the people I love? Suppose I took my health as seriously as I take my career?"
Read the rest of the article at: http://www.more.com/health/wellness/how-shape-your-body-when-youre-no-longer-kid
Financial Considerations
We met with our financial adviser last December and looked at the different alternatives for retirement income, the timing and the tax implications. Waiting a few months or even a year really made very little difference in my pension benefit on a monthly basis, so the issue really came down to being ready to make the change from other aspects of my life.
The one unanticipated financial impact is the requirement for my spouse to go on Medicare; he has been covered under my employee medical plan. We had not included in the retirement budget calculations the cost of Medicare Part B and the cost of a supplement plan (anywhere from $200 - $400 per month) until several years in the future when I reached Medicare eligibility. So it was a bit of a surprise to find that he can no longer be covered under my employee retirement medical since he is Medicare eligible.
This is a small challenge. We still will cover the cost of this without undermining the retirement plan. We just need to adjust the budget a bit. As I plan to do some work in future that will bring in some extra money (more about that in another posting) it may not be a big deal at all.
Spiritual Considerations
To me this is the most important consideration for the retirement decision. I realize that not everyone who reads this is a Christian, or even in same place that I am spiritually but for me, I had to be sure my decision to retire was completely in the Lord's will for my life. I believe that the Lord has a specific plan for my life, one that is in sync with the calling I have, and a plan that blesses me hugely, uses all my natural talents, and helps me to grow. I also know with certainty the Lord cares about the details of my life -- not just the big picture -- so a decision like this, and the steps leading up to it, the timing of all the events, and the outcome of all the small, daily steps are in His hands.
I am not absolutely sure the day I realized that this is what the Lord wants for me; it was more a gradual realization. As I prayed about all the small decisions, they all were answered in a positive way toward this outcome.
Not very much is written about spiritual preparation for our retirement. Certainly the publications listed above don't mention it, or only in the briefest possible way. It seems that the spiritual part of our beings is sorely neglected in our modern culture. I felt pulled toward a different kind of work in future, so that, along with the confirmation of the plan that came together in perfect timing and detail was my preparation.
**The Holy Bible does not have a retirement plan for believers because once a born again follower of Jesus Christ, we are always a follower. No matter what age or state of health or finances, we still have a calling to carry out until we are in heaven. **
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
This is it!
April 18, 2014 is a major milestone in my life; the end of my working "career" phase of life, and the beginning of the next season of life. The Lord has a plan for my life but at present I don't know what it involves, so I will just watch and wait and pray, to see what comes next.
Did you win the lottery?
You can't imagine how many times I have heard that. Seriously? I know some are being funny but plenty of people follow up that question with "I sure wish I had enough money to retire". I am really baffled by how much money people think they need to have to retire, and wonder if they have worked all their lives and saved nothing. If you are 40+ years old, do you have a plan?
You will be busier than ever!
I hope not! But lots of people say that, and I sure know plenty of retirees that have filled their calendars full of volunteer work, caring for grandchildren, and other stuff. It is harder to get together with them for a fun time than it was before they retired! Well, not me. I will be very picky about what I do with my time, and still have lots of "white space" for friends and family and whatever the Lord brings into my life.
What is the focus of my blog?
I will share my ups and downs along the way. I will share the processes of adjustment and the adventures of trying on something new. I will share my experiences with my spouse and both of us adjusting to being home together. And I will give you pointers and tips and lessons I learn, so help you be the next one to retire with grace! Join my journey and follow my blog.
Did you win the lottery?
You can't imagine how many times I have heard that. Seriously? I know some are being funny but plenty of people follow up that question with "I sure wish I had enough money to retire". I am really baffled by how much money people think they need to have to retire, and wonder if they have worked all their lives and saved nothing. If you are 40+ years old, do you have a plan?
You will be busier than ever!
I hope not! But lots of people say that, and I sure know plenty of retirees that have filled their calendars full of volunteer work, caring for grandchildren, and other stuff. It is harder to get together with them for a fun time than it was before they retired! Well, not me. I will be very picky about what I do with my time, and still have lots of "white space" for friends and family and whatever the Lord brings into my life.
What is the focus of my blog?
I will share my ups and downs along the way. I will share the processes of adjustment and the adventures of trying on something new. I will share my experiences with my spouse and both of us adjusting to being home together. And I will give you pointers and tips and lessons I learn, so help you be the next one to retire with grace! Join my journey and follow my blog.
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