While I recuperate from knee surgery, I will show you some of the beautiful things all around me --which have helped keep my spirits up. Above is one of my new hanging baskets given to me on Mother's Day by my son, Jeff. It's VERBENA and is really putting on a show for me. Below are more 'beauties'.
This is the other hanging basket that Jeff gave me on Mother's Day. It is FUCHSIA and is also blooming like crazy... I've enjoyed see these two hanging baskets SO much.
I can see these beauties from the house --while looking out toward the road. This is one of my favorite roses, VETERAN'S HONOR --showing off for ME. It is in the new flowerbed near the road. George brought one of the blooms inside for me to enjoy.
Here is another of my favorite roses, DOUBLE DELIGHT. George also brought one of these into the house just for me to smell.
These two lilies are new this year, and are called LOLLY POP. They are also in the new flowerbed next to the road. Aren't they pretty?
This is another new lily in our yard this year. Since I love all RED flowers, I just had to show him to you. His name is MONTENEGRO.
And---last but definitely not least, look at this 'beauty'.... I have waited so long to see a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER come to our deck to the suet feeder. We have lots of woodpeckers, but this gorgeous one has only recently begun coming to the feeder. I was so excited to finally get a picture of him.
About my knee surgery, the good news is that the knee is healing nicely and the swelling and bruising has gone down. AND--there is not much pain, and I can walk some on that leg. However, I don't know if it is the medication (which I am no longer taking) --or if I picked up a 'bug' at the hospital. But I have been horribly sick to my stomach, very weak, and running a fever for the past couple of days. I felt a little better yesterday afternoon---so I am glad that I could do this post for you. However, I have done no computer work all weekend --and don't know when I'll get back to normal. Please be patient with me --and pray for me to be patient (which is hard--ha) while I continue to recover. Hopefully, I'll be be feeling much better very soon.
Hugs,
Betsy - Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteJane
Such beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Betsy.
Hope all is well.
Have a wonderful week.
xo
The flowers are pretty and neat but the red headed woodpecker gets a treat.
ReplyDeleteI really wish I had them come here.
I try and try but haven't made it clear.
Because I only get Downys and Red-bellied and Hairys too;
It makes me so angry I don't know what I'll do.
This one looks so big
I am betting it larger than a
Red-bellied Woodpecker.
I am envious.
Oh no, you poor thing. I hope you get to feeling all better. Getting over the knee surgery would be bad enough, but adding a stomach thing on top of that is awful!
ReplyDeleteI am so envious of your woodpecker though!!!
Hay, enough is enough. Gee whiskers, now a sick stomach--yikes.
ReplyDeleteGlad you knee is better but get the rest of you better also.
Do take good care.
Hi, Betsy. I'm so glad to know that your surgery went well, but sorry to hear of your tummy troubles. I do pray that you shall soon get back to normal. You are so blessed to have George to take care of you and to bring your roses.
ReplyDeleteYour roses are lovely...and I love that red-headed woodpecker. I'm just a little bit jealous. :-)
I'm so happy you're on the mend now...maybe the new malady will be gone today...every photo was so special because I loved everyone of them...Take care Betsy cause we love ya!!! Tell George hi!!!
ReplyDeleteBetsy;) It's SO good to see you and your beautiful garden including a woodpecker. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling too well but so pleased to hear your knee surgery went well. I am praying for you my friend. You are so special. Hugs and blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful pictures. All you have to do is rest while God gives you a show (with some help from George). I was excited to see the Red Headed!! The Verbena remind me a little of Azelias. We have a vine growing wild that looks very similar to the fushcia. But it is purple where yours is red. I'm going to post it at some point to see if anyone knows what it is. What a wonderful picture of the Double Delight!! I'm so sorry you are feeling bad. I'm sure you looked at your knee to make sure you aren't getting a small infection at the site. I know my doctor had said if I run a fever after the surgery, to call him. But it is so easy to pick up a bug in the hospital. The first time I went into an O.R., I was so surprised at how very cold it is in there. They told me they keep it frigid so germs will not grow. Germs like heat and also humidity. Please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteHope you will soon be feeling better.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, if you don't feel better soon, please call your Dr.
ReplyDeleteIt is unfortunate that we can get sicker while in the hospital!!!
Love all your pretties.
With all those flowers inside the house, it reminds me of something my Grandma used to say: "looks like a funeral in here!!!"
You know how silly she was.
Take care, Suz
I love your hanging baskets especially the fuchsia. How lucky you are to have your man bring you a rose everyday mmmmm oh well still hoping here. Sorry to hear your tummy is not good. Hope you have rung the doctor. Infection after surgery is not good. All my best wishes for a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteBetsy I was smiling as I looked through your post.Each flower is so beautiful.The new header is gorgeous and I must mention the Red-headed Woodpecker,he's a beauty.My smile faded as I read that you are ill,I am so sorry.Please be encouraged by my love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Ruth
Betsy I love all the reds, especially that red lily. In regards to your knee surgery I'm glad it's healing and the pain is almost gone.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have called your doc about the sickness and fever. He needs to know that.
Hi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you finally got a picture of the woodpecker. I'm sorry that you haven't been feeling well, on top of having the knee surgery. I hope that you continue to get your health back. Follow the directions of the doctor, too, so that your knee heals!
Oh...I am glad the surgery is behind you, Betsy! Watch that fever...no infections for you!!!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers adn woodpecker are gorgeous!!!
Your yard has become a botanical garden!
ReplyDeleteLove all the reds in your photos today! It's one of my favorite colors - in the yard and inside my house. I, too, love the red-headed woodpecker and enjoy seeing them in the yard.
ReplyDeleteHope today you feel much better! I've said a prayer for you already! You do have some beautiful scenery around you to lift your spirits.
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteAll of them are beautiful!
Wishing you a speedy recovery from the horrid bug. That's the worst thing about hospitals...that's where all the germs hang out!
ReplyDeleteAll your 'reds' today are truly lovely.
☼ Sunny
thanks for the update on your knee, i hope that bug goes away soon, you don't need that added to learning to walk again. my mother LOVEED verbena, she had it planted all over her yard in Savannah GA. i like for me the Fusica, it is incredible and so are the two Lolly Pops
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you have some other health problems too, but hopefully they are just temporary. You are always so busy, so give yourself some time to just heal and get well.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your red head is georgeous!
It is just amazing,,,,all of the beauty you have in your yard!!!
ReplyDeleteThe hanging baskets are wonderful!!!
And they say us men make bad patients lolhehe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and pics Betsy, get better soon.
So nice of you to share the beauty of your area. Of course the flowers are delightful but your "new" woodpecker is captivating, so handsome! Get well soon Betsy. :)
ReplyDeletethe wonderful creations of God were giving you joys and if they could only talk, they will say "we wish you well Betsy" LOL...
ReplyDeleteYiu are sure surrounded by color which will surely speed the recovery along. We have lot's of woodpeckers around but I've yet to see a red headed one.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better very soon, nothing so miserable as a stomach bug!!
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy get better quickly. Hope you have something for infections. I love that woodpecker!! We don't get those in our area.
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy, I am very, very sorry you are feeling under the weather, and hope it won't be long before you will be back to 100 percent good health. How thoughtful of you to give us all these beautiful photos while you are ailing, they really are magnificent. You are a dear lady. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteHope your tummy is settled down and you are feeling better. I am so glad your knee is doing so well and you are walking! keeping you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteBetsy such beautiful flowers, you are a girl after my own heart, I love blooming flowers, all kinds, have a great day, Barbara
ReplyDeleteAw Betsy - so sorry to hear about the stomach issues, nothing like having that thrown on top of everything else.
ReplyDeletePraying for complete healing of that knee - with no complications ... anywhere!!
Love the woodpecker shot!
The kind redheaded woodpecker knew you deserved to see something new and beautiful to look at during you recovery so he came to make you feel better. He is a real beauty, Betsy. I am jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteThe flowers that surround your lovely yard certainly are beautiful to look at.
I pray that you will feel much better real soon and that tummy bug goes away!
Betsy, you always have some beautiful photos to share.
ReplyDeletePlease take it easy and don't worry about the computer right now. I hope you rest and get to feeling better. Sorry your stomach is upset. Does sound like a bug.
I just said a prayer for you.
♥ Joy
Hi Betsy, hope you feel better! Love your roses. Double Delight is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting the red headed woodpecker. I had one briefly last year but he was just passing thru. The woodpeckers who live close are bringing their 'kids' to the suet feeders. Fun to watch.
Marnie
Betsy: Take it slow with the recovery, make sure it is good before going all out.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you've been ill in addition to trying to recover from the surgery. Hope the bug goes away soon.
ReplyDeleteYou do have so many beautiful things to enjoy while you're getting better. I know George will take good care of you.
Of course you have my thoughts and prayers, Betsy...hope you recover completely and you can kick some butt soon!
ReplyDeleteOH GOSH that red headed woodpecker is SPECTACULAR as is your double delight rose and your fuschia plant...loved those photos!
Feel better soon, Betsy! I'm sure George is taking good care of you! I know the therapy is the key to a full recovery so be a good girl! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy, I just know being surrounded with all those beautiful flowers is therapeutic. Hope your knee continues to heal nicely and you get rid of whatever you have. Hospitals are not healthy places!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Patience - oh, that!!! Let me know if you learn it.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you're feeling much better today Betsy and that whatever it was will soon be gone. Then it won't be so hard to deal with your knee if you're feeling good. Your flowers are so pretty. The hanging fuschia is so gorgeous. Diane
Oh Betsy I'm sorry you have a stomach bug! I had a 24 hour stomach virus when I was in Colorado and I felt so lousy for a few days afterwards. I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThe red headed woodpecker is magnificent! I also love the Veterans Honor roses and your flower baskets and lilies. All your flowers do well because you love them so much.
{{{ Hugs}}} Pat
Glad your surgery went OK. You are a peach! Great photography. I just love that picture of your Red-Head Woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful shots here today Betsy!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that Double Delight rose shot - so, so gorgeous!
I'm glad the surgery went well. Hope this little sickness goes away soon. Could be meds or a bug but lets just hope it goes away quickly.
Prayers and hugs!
Carletta
I think that double delight rose would be my favorite,I'll have to look for one of those.
ReplyDeleteSorry you have been so sick,maybe you just picked up a bug when you had your surgery.I hate going to hospitals ,I usually get sick.
Blessings to you Marilyn
Hi Betsy! Did not know you had surgery...guess I am out of the loop :(
ReplyDeleteI have endured several knee surgeries over the years. Not too bad as far as surgery goes! I think the sitting still...is the worst! Ha!
Yep, there is virus going around. I had it last week. "That sick to my tummy feeling" would not leave.
I am sure you got it at the hospital. A hotbed for "junk"!
Please take care and I will be back to check on you!!
xo, misha
Can I borrow your boys for next year's mothers' day?
ReplyDeleteHope you are getting better, Have plenty of rest.
I am praying for you and hope you feel better soon. Have a Happy week...m...
ReplyDeleteWith all that beauty surrounding you it would be easy to get better. Sorry about the "bug", hope its gone by now.
ReplyDeleteI love the shot of the Red-headed woodpecker and the Lolly Pop is gorgeous.
Simply lovely photos, Betsy. I hope your knee continues to heal and that your stomach feels better too.
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