Bye 2023!
Two anniversaries have gone by since I was left alone. I have settled into life in Lancaster PA for the most part. Even though I am free to do as I wish, I can't shake the feeling that I should call home if I'm running late. I'll try to break that habit by hiking and reviving my love of photography and visiting the many landmarks in this historic town when I'm fully functional.
I've already been involved at The Creative Factory https://lancastercreativefactory.org/renting studio space to work on my favorite hobby, lampwork beads.
In other news, I had my right hip replaced in April 2023; I went to rehab for 3 months then continued in the MAG (Medically Adaptive Gym) with a personal trainer.
I spent a few days at Ocean City NJ, enjoying the sandy beach and swimming in the ocean.
Despite being active, I was hospitalized with DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and pulmonary embolism, blood clots traveled to my lungs. My doctors were certain this didn't happen due to my hip replacement 4 month ago, so I'm forever on blood thinners.
Christmas guests included brother Ken, daughter Carla and fiancé Arthur, and we had a Christmas Eve fire at their AirBnB. The warmth of family, good food and libations kept us cozy in the chill night air.
Games!
Strasburg Railroad
Stockings, even for the kitties
Sunny
Treking poles!
Goodbye 2023, Happy New Year!
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