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At certain points during his recovery from his first total knee replacement, my husband described me to others as an “Angel of Mercy.” Believe me, he is not one to toss out religious metaphors (nor am I particularly angelic), but he was in so much pain, that I apparently glowed with an angelic light and golden halo as I fetched his ice and doled out his Oxy.
Now that he feels better, but total knee replacement #2 is less than one week away, I’m wondering if I’ll achieve “Angel of Mercy” status again. Our joke is that there’s an equal chance I’ll be more of an Annie Wilkes from Stephen King’s Misery (famously played by Kathy Bates in the 1990 film) this time around. We even joke that if he totally annoys me, I’ll use the mallet we have around to break up bags of ice and the foam roller from PT to “hobble” him like poor James Caan in the film.
Given the Annie Wilkes possibility, he’s been extra helpful these past few days. Cooking, fixing stuff, and baking many loaves of his incredible homemade bread. It’s soooo good.
The bread offering is appreciated and has been duly noted. I do love homemade bread.
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That loaf looks lovely. All the best with his knee replacement on other knee.
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Thank you so much Liz! He has perfected his recipe—he bakes it in a Dutch oven which gives it that great shape.
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Lovely. 🙂
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Looks great! My spouse baked yummy bread for years. Maybe I should remind him…
I believe Knee Two will be much easier than Knee One—now that you’ve passed the novice stage. Best wishes to you both!
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Yes, remind your spouse of their skills! I had to remind my husband.
And thanks so much for all your support on the knee replacements. Very much appreciated🙏🏼
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Oh yeah, he definitely does not want you to go on Annie Wilkes on him. 😆
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*all
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🤣 right! (If I buy a used typewriter, he should panic)
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Your. Husband. Bakes. Bread?!!
I’ve been married 42 years and my husband has never even made me toast…
😩
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Haha, yes he does! Though he had forgotten how good he was at it (I had to remind him 😉)
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I’d be reminding him every other day.
It looks great.
Pass the butter!
❤️
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The freshly baked bread would help, but I don’t envy your position.Sending positive vibes that it is easier this time round.
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Thank you May! Your support means a lot. ❤️🙏🏼
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Yep that bread looks amazing 😋
I love that movie!!
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We rewatched it recently. I had forgotten most of it…Lauren Bacall plays his editor!
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Oh man! I’d drive in the freezing rain to buy that bread right now. hha
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I’d save you a slice if I could!
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❤ Ty
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Oh, that hammer scene in the movie. Just thinking about it gives me the willies…. Bribes of fresh bread? I don’t blame you for succumbing…
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It’s a chilling scene for sure!
And yep, the bread will help me “rise” to my role of caretaker next week. 😉
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Clever!
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I’m laughing so hard at your picture of Annie Wilkes. Being a caregiver is not easy. I’ll be thinking of you next week.
That bread looks delicious! I love homemade bread. 💜
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Thanks Kari! I’m glad you got a kick out of Annie. She could turn on a dime, right? Thanks so much for sending your good vibes! I hope Mike is improving daily 💜
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He is – feeling so much better. 💜
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Excellent
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