Hallelujah!
Our Christmas tree is up, decorated, and the outside wreaths alit for holiday cheer in our Virginia country world. Twinkling lights, red bows and a second tree on the deck complete the picture.
It’s definitely looking alot like Christmas around here.
And could this little posting mean I am back to blogging?
The wish is always to re-connect but that nagging urge waxes and wans like the moon.
I am still doing physical therapy for the dragging left leg with up and down results and high hopes for a sudden healing. Exercise sessions that look like child’s play (including walking over a cone obstacle course on a leash) leave a body physically exhausted.
But each day I surf around the blogging world for 15 minutes to see what all of you are doing and try to comment here and there.
Sitting too long is a no-no, but surfing around forbidden territory feels grand and I relish the stolen moments online. What fun to be slinking into off-limits cyberspace!
But, today, with fearless abandon I am dropping in for more than a moment to say, “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!”
Virginia Views 
Welcome back! I missed you and I am so sorry you are feeling less than par. Hope you start feeling better soon Oh, and half of your lead photo is cut off in the WordPress Reader!
https://cindyknoke.com/2016/12/15/changes-to-wp-reader/
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Nice to see you back if only briefly. Merry Christmas to you too.
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So good to hear from you, even if it is just a short time.
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I had to re-read “Leash” twice and then laughed at the image in my head. I would not do well with that therapy due to all of the laughing while trying to walk.
Glad you’re on the mend and decking the halls. They look gorgeous!
One day at a time.
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Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas Dor!!! Have you been a good girl this year? Why of course you have, so Santa is obviously going to bring you lots of lovely gifts :). I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season full of happiness and good health. I am getting excited because both boys will be home soon for Christmas. Yayyyy!!! My mom is also coming up for a couple of weeks. It’s going to be a hard one without my dad, but at least she won’t be alone. We’ll make sure that we keep her laughing :). Take care my friend and stay warm!
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Nice to hear from you again!! Work on that PT and get back into shape! I know you can do it!
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Dor, we’ve been missing you so much! I surely hope you will be completely on the mend so very soon. It’s good to ‘see’ you even if it is brief. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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So good to have you back! Yesterday there was a book club holiday lunch and Norma I sat next to each other. Naturally part of our conversation included you (all good but concerned.) Let’s hope that the New Year is a healthy one for you…..Clarice
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Big Sis, I love you! A great return to the blogosphere. ‘Little drother
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I was thrilled to see your blog come up, Dor. There is no need to sneak back! My in box welcomes you at any time of day or night. I can certainly understand your lack of time and physical obstacles. It’s great that you are having therapy and working to overcome the misbehaving leg. Best of luck with that. Could you use a phone or tablet to read things while reclining? You could save sitting time for the computer where you could type easily.
John drove by while you were sleeping. He went to the Advent service and choir rehearsal in Asheville, leaving directly from there to go to NY to pick up David. He might have driven by around 2 am. They are together now and heading back south, hoping to get here by midnight. Needless to say, I’m happy to be at home and not sitting in the car for 30 hours.
Merry Christmas to you and Bill and the best New Year ever!
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Good to see you around!
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Hi Dora what a bind those excersizes are but I guess you will benefit from them in the end Good luck anyway. Also may I wish you a very Happy Xmas and all the very best for the New Year 2017.
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So sorry you are struggling. Have a blessed Christmas!
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Thank you Cindy – for the sentiments and the tip about the wp reader. I suppose we must post smaller pictures now? That would be a shame, expecially for your blog where the photos are so magnificent.
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And it’s nice to be back too. Let’s see where this venture into the blog-us-fear continues. 🙂
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It’s always great to hear from you Barb and I am so grateful to have you for a blogging friend. 🙂
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At first PT (that’s what they call physical therapy) seemed serious and daunting. Lately the whole place is laughing and I love it even when it’s at my expense. They all know I hate the “leash” and save it for the last exercise on the list. 🙂
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I wish you a Merry Christmas too Cindy! It’s so good to hear from you. I know how hard this holiday will be for you and your Mom, but the “up” part is in all being together. I wish you were here at the same time to make me laugh out loud. You would really make some fun of the physical therapy stuff and I think of you every time they give me something that looks ridiculous to do. The last thing is the “Back Track” which I call the “Back Up” where they put your a– in a sling for a kind of mini traction. 🙂
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Hey old friend! Thanks for thinkin’ of me. And guess what? We are on a dog search. Seems silly given my “condition” but we are missing having a pup so much that we think we can work things out. I will alert you if we find the perfect fit. 🙂
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Thank you so much Cindy! Merry Christmas to you and yours too. Even if you haven’t heard from me, I have been secretly following you around. 🙂
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Thanks for your good wishes Clarice. I love hearing from you. Let’s hope the physical therapy will at least add strength in that shaky limb. It won’t stop me from having lunch though! 🙂
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Hi little brother… yours are the comments I live for and guess what? I love you too! 🙂
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Hi Anne and thank you for your wonderful thoughts and wishes for my recuperation. This has been going on much too long. I am delighted that John did not decide to drop in for a visit at 2AM on his way to picking up David. Well, he could have though. I mean he would be welcome if he needed a place to rest en route, even at 2AM. Merry Christmas to you and yours and Happy New Year too. Love and hugs coming your way….. Dor 🙂
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Watch out! You may be seeing more. 🙂
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Building strength in the lower extremeties is the object but sometimes it feels like calculated torture. I will keep you posted on progress. Meanwhile, Merry Christmas to you too and Happy New Year! 🙂
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Thank you Lilly! Struggling is just the right word but I am determined to prevail. Let’s see how that goes. Have a wonder filled Christmas and the best New Year. 🙂 Dor
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Yay!
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It’s great to see a post from you, Dor! I hope things go well with your therapy, and that you’ll be back to blogging full-time soon. Merry Christmas to you & yours!
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I hope Christmas and New Years don’t slow you down. Continued speedy healing to you!
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Dor – I’ve been thinking of you, so it’s nice to see your post. I hope PT is successful and that Santa brings you all that you desire. Merry Christmas!
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Thanks!
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If I went to physio with you, we would cause so much trouble they would probably kick us out, but it would sure be fun LOL :).
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Thank you Dianna and Merry Christmas to you too.
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Many thanks suzicate! Have a wonderful holiday. 🙂
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Ditto Eliza – May all your favorite dreams come true. 🙂
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It would be good for the place for us trouble makers to make everybody laugh out loud! Talk about fun!!! 🙂
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Yes, it would be :).
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So glad to see you again! I’m glad you’re on the mend and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
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Wow, you crossed my mind today and I was wondering, “where has Dor been?” Then I looked back at an old post, saw your comment, clicked on it, and there is a new post from you! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
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Nice to find a post from you, Dor! You seem to be going quite well and be ready for Christmas despite your liability. May 2017 be better for you! Your tree is lovely. Merry Christmas!
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Hey Dor, I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award! If you have the energy, go check out the rules and I hope you have fun with it! Here they are-https://kimmy1563.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/blogger-recognition-award
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Thanks Kim! And sending good wishes right back to you. 🙂
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I am making a slow comeback and so happy my favorite bloggers like you are still in there with me. Thanks for your good wishes and “Ditto” my friend. 🙂
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Thank you Coastal Crone! I am still trying to convert a liability into an asset and that has become a favorite Christmas wish. Thank you for your good thoughts and Merry Christmas too. 🙂
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Greetings Kim and thank you for nominating me for the Blogger Recognition Award! This may be the thing that finally gets me back into blogging. Will give it a try when things begin to slow down around here from the holidays. Wishing you lots of smiles and that all your favorite dreams come true in 2017.
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I am so glad to have you back! I missed you. Joy & Peace to you my friend now and in the coming year~
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Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
I am most comfortable when I sit with my legs elevated a bit, and I’m in a bit of a reclined position. So my husband built me a small desk on wheels that I can roll right up to my reclining chair. It has a pull out keyboard and everything. I think if I didn’t have that, my computer time would be a lot less… maybe that would be a good thing…
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I wish you all the best and a very happy new year!
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more posts. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!
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Sending you best wishes from down under!
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Get better soon and all will be alright with the world!
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I am on the other side of misery now and well on the way to cheering in 2017. Happy New Year to you Ronnie and thanks for your good wishes.
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