Happy Monday! I would say that as of today I am “MOSTLY” back from my blog break after surgery. I’m still on pain meds, still hobbling around with walker and cane, still needing naps but I’m conscious (!) most of the time so that means time to get back to blogging.
SPARKS is one of my favorite days too. Sharing a thought that might mean something to others – something positive and uplifting in particular. Things are looking brighter in the world now in many ways although we have a LOT of challenges ahead with the pandemic and other issues but at least – FINALLY – we have a light to focus on instead of a bottomless pit.
“SPARKS” was started by Annie McGuffy of McGuffy’s Reader but ended when her blog was hacked some time ago. It was meant to be a way to start out each week with with a meaningful thought – something that spoke to each of us and hopefully everyone else who read it. Sometimes we need a little “spark” in our lives and these posts were meant to at least be a PART of that effort. Those of us who enjoyed sharing a SPARK with Annie have continued doing so on Mondays – and we hope one day soon Annie will be back blogging with us again.
My SPARK today was hard to find……………This past week has been a hard one for me filled with challenges but the week before that was even worse – we all faced a situation that seemed impossible to handle too. But we got through that – and we will get through further challenges I’m sure. The SPARK quote below applied to me in SEVERAL ways. Maybe it will mean something to you as well? Give yourself credit………we are capable of more than we think we are sometimes!
Hugs, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
oooh we hope we can do that too… oh wait …we still do da impossible LOL… we hope you will feel better and better every day and we cross our paws for lots of progress and that the pains disappear over all hills soon…
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Thank you gang! I am better every day I think – just a little but that counts. I’ll be happy to take walks with Teddy again……I miss that!
Hugs, Pam
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Well, YOU are our spark each strange and challenging Monday, and we send you good healing thoughts and admire your courage to just get up and DO it after such an operation. Keep your sunny spirit and keep shining it on us. Thank you.
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Thanks…..I think sharing a SPARK every Monday is a great idea – gives all of us something to think about other than the virus, politics, and problems!!!!!!! I’m trying to be patient about recovering from the surgery – I know so very many people who have had this surgery and they tell me it just takes TIME.
Hugs, Pam
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Nap as much as you need. Cats set a good example on that! 😀
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Cats are nap-experts and Teddy said you are giving me great advice!
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Great news Pam — going in the right direction!
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Yes I do believe that I am……last week this time I wouldn’t have said that …….. time helps! 🙂
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Your body needs to recover so it is telling you to nap to aid your recovery. Slow and careful!!
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I’m realizing that we MUST listen to our bodies right Jackie? 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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That is a great quote 😀
Take care Pam 😀
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Thank you!
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Sending you warm healing hugs from me and Samantha! 💙 💜
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Thank you Phoebe and Samantha….better every day……had no idea this would be so “all encompassing” !!
Love and Hugs, Pam (and Teddy)
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Naps are golden, they help the body heal. The Spark you picked is golden, too! Hoping for the pain to ease up… it’s hard to think straight when you hurt. One day at a time… heck, one minute at a time! Hugs to you♥
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So glad you’re planning to be ‘back’ from your blogging break! Although we all understood, we missed you! And that’s a great spark to get our week started.
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Glad you like it…….I do too!! 🙂
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Great spark Pam. I think your positive attitude will help you heal too. Take care.
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I hope my pumped up positivity will pull me through…..thanks a lot Correne!
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I will only mention my heart surgery back 5 years ago to tell you that I too learned well, the value of all you are saying. I thought I was a titan (me..I don’t mean you) and I found I had to wait patiently rehabbing for a time, to become a titan of activity again. But I did. You will too, by following your rehab instructions to the letter and as often they say. I am pulling for you each day to get better and better and better! And you will. I know you will. You will tell us week by week the progress you have made and it will make you as well as us smile- seeing and hearing what you have accomplished!
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We’re so thrilled to see a post today!! Slowly but surely you will be back to 100%
The Florida Furkids
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Good to hear you are getting better. It’s a process and takes time but you are on a good track.
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Good morning. Love this spark. Glad to see your post. Have a great day.
Sue
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Thanks Sue!!!!
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I am so glad you are blogging daily. Yours is the first one I read every day and my day wasn’t right without seeing a post from you. Perfect spark. I am sure walking normal seems impossible right now, but not for long. XO
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Thanks for “missing” my posts. I feel great about being back. I’ll really be happy once I’m back in my “usual” morning routine but for now, this works OK. Walking normally is in my future – kind of like dangling like a carrot as an incentive for me to keep on going. It helps!
Hugs, Pam
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you have been so very missed…and welcome back
MOL MOL I love the Sparks and I want a photo of you jumping for joy when your new hip is 100% healed
Hugs cecilia
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Don’t hold your breath for that photo (!!) – I’m sure it will be a while before I can even DREAM about jumping. LOL Meanwhile I’m pretty danged happy to get up and down the stairs! HAHA
Hugs, Pam
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Glad you have you back, Pam! Will pray for quick and complete healing. Love the spark as always.
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I really liked this SPARK too……and it’s nice to be back! Thanks……
Hugs, Pam
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It is all downhill from here.
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Sadly that’s true.
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St Francis was a wise man and who wouldn’t love the wisdom of his words!
Yes, lets aim for what we can do, and eventually we will scale the top of our mountain(s).
Glad to know you’re up and at it again! Hooray! Just take it easy and gently, too.
Sending healing thoughts, POTP, and prayers that you’ll keep on progressing to the ‘New You’!
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Thanks Ingrid…..and thanks for all the powerfully positive notes here – I have absolutely been “held up” by the power of everyone’s wonderful notes of support. Amazing what positive reinforcement does isn’t it? I hope all is well with you and your husband too………………..
Hugs, Pam
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GRATE SPARK Miss Pam!!! You are gettin THE hang of reecovurry from hip surgery an yore SPARK iss purrfect sayss LadyMew!!
**purrss** an POTP BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) LadyMew too
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Thanks BellaDharma and LadyMew……………I’m just taking one day at a time……..your LadyMew knows about that!
Hugs, Pam
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Shee sure does Teddy!! One Day at a Time iss THE way to go! 😉
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So happy you are on the mend!!! You’re one tough cookie!! ❤️❤️
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Hi Caren! I might have more crumbs around me than usual when I move but I’d like to think of myself as basically a SOUND cookie! TEE HEE 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks Caren………… love ya, Pam
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Pam we are so glad to read this spark as it shows you are on your way back and also because it is a really good one. I have had my share of challenges and this is a great blueprint on getting going and back to where you need to be
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Yes Pete I know you have had a lot of challenges – but no matter what comes our way, if our spirit is “on board” with coming out of it, we WILL. You did – and I have before and will again. I feel like days are getting better for me even though I still have a lot of discomfort. I’m getting there!
Hugs, Pam
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That will pass in its own time and I think you have what it takes to achieve. Purrs and Prayers
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Thanks for the encouragement! 🙂
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Good to see you back Pam. But if you need more time we will understand. Is the pain still bad? Hope it goes away soon, like now. 🤗
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Hi Carol……………..still have pain but pain meds help a LOT with that – especially painful after therapy – normal! I’m fine though and happy to be on the other side of the surgery! Thanks Carol for your thoughts!
Hugs, Pam
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Thrilled to see you up and making sense…hehe This saying from St. Francis is so true as we both know.
Jean
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Not so sure I’m making sense (!) but at least I’m up! Giving it a try anyway. I want to be back 100% but as you VERY WELL KNOW – these things take time.
Hugs, Pam
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We are so happy to hear that you are improving. Take it one day at a time and before you know it, you will be 100%!!! St. Francis was very wise, wasn’t he? Plus he loved all animals:)
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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St. Francis was wise and of course anyone who loves/protects animals is someone I would admire with all my heart…………….
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Love that Spark! I hope you’ll be doing the Hippy Hippy Shake soon.
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HAHAHAHA….thanks for the giggle!!!!!!
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That St. Francis guy was pretty smart, wasn’t he? Nice Spark and I’m glad your mom continues to make progress. Keep it up…you’ll be running marathons in no time. 😉
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HA on the marathons but you’re right about St. Francis…..a wise guy of the NICEST kind!
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Great Spark. Doing what’s impossible is the best. Just when you think you can’t, you can and just when you think you won’t you do. That’s what happened when Mom thought she would never find a new doggie to love after she lost her 16 year old Smoki. And then, there I was – all wrong, and absolutely perfect.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Oh Cupcake……BEAUTIFULLY said. Life is full of those happy surprises. We really CAN do so much more than we think we can – sometimes we just do it without anything pushing us, but other times we recognize we must or get left behind in the dust. I really truly want to get back to my active life. I am doing what I’m told to do and reminding myself recovering from surgery is a process. Takes TIME. I have plenty of that I hope so I’m on board for the long haul. As for you and your Mom – some things were absolutely MEANT TO BE – like you and your Mom finding each other. A purrrrrrrrfect match!
Love, Pam and Teddy
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Most excellent Spark Pam! I am so happy you are feeling more like yourself. It is difficult after all the stress that surgery puts on your body and your Spark is exactly the steps to take!
I forgot to post Nellie’s Spark today…I did not get time to do the Art Work yesterday as I got lost in a book….Have a marvellously Happy Day!
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Thanks for the encouraging words Barb…..I’m better but gosh I sure have a long way to go. Teddy is being my little nurse companion….he’ll cry at my feet when he thinks it’s time for me to get back in the bed…..he knows my “usual” schedule and makes sure I’m doing the right things at the right time. It’s totally hilarious but I just love every minute of it. You can post a SPARK any Monday but in actuality, SPARKS are good any day of the week!!!
Love, Pam
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Happy returns Sparky to your first Monday back. 🙂
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Thanks Frank! It’s good to be back……..even if I’m just a tad FOGGY. LOL
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No problem … but a reminder just to be better than Norm.
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St. Francis was quite amazing, and so you are you, recovering to this point so fast.
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Awwww….thanks – I am finding it frustrating not to be making more progress more quickly but I just think I hadn’t really thought about how invasive replacing a hip could be! HAHAHA Anyway, I’m better and that’s what I want – to be better every day.
Hugs, Pam
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i agree that we are capable of more than we think we can do. I am guilty of not doing many things because I thought I wasn’t good enough only to discover later, sometimes too late, that I can do it.
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Better late than never………I learned a lot of things later in life than I wish I had too.
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