March 20th

Violent rain and wind are storming above California. This is when the comfort of home and a warm cup of tea feel like the best things in the world. Especially when the body is still healing from surgery.
I am no doubt progressing in my recovery. The flexion of my knee is better. And the extension, my nightmare, is finally giving way.
At dinner on Friday night, I got to talk to one of my daughter's classmates' father who went through the same surgery five years ago, with the same surgeon as well. Last year, he hiked to the top of Machu Pichu in Peru so I guess this can only give hope and inspiration.
Actually during the dinner, I didn't even think of my knee. That's how good I felt. Until I stood up and limped to the restroom!
Tomorrow, I am starting a new phase in the physical therapy and I am excited.
As rain beats against the windows and pine trees bend under the strong gusts of wind, I do my exercises, thinking of sun and soft breezes.
Although today marks the beginning of spring, it is winter again in the foothills and in a way I am glad, for it gives me extra time to get ready for a nice walk early summer.