Corinne taught me the benefits of blogging. Last spring, before embarking on her pilgrimage across Spain, she set up a blog. She was away for five weeks in May and June, and the blog was a wonderful way for me and others to share in her adventure. As a reader, I benefited, and as a writer she benefited. The many hours of walking every day were less painful because her mind was occupied by composing her blog entry for that evening.
Hip surgery is a different kind of adventure. It’s one that everyone may not want to participate in, but I’m feeling the benefit of sharing my story. I’ve never been one to suffer alone, and through the blog I’m able to share my suffering.
Recovery is a process that is made up of scary times, uncomfortable times, funny times, and times that pass slowly. This blog occupies my mind by making me look for humorous and serious observations that might be worth writing about.
The comments from family and friends make me laugh and help me to feel connected. I appreciate all the support, and tonight, now that my mind is a bit clearer, I will comment on the comments.
Ron's Hip Adventure 
We look for your updates everyday. Onwards and upwards.
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We check in every day to see what is new on the blog then Richard and I discuss it.
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We all benefit from your blog! My father will undergo his first hip replacement surgery at the end of this month. Your posts have helped us understand what he might expect to experience. He and my mother are following your journey too. Get well soon!
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Adam, I wish your father the best of luck with his surgery. My surgery was more involved because it was being done for the second time and there was extra hardware resulting from the bike accident that broke my femur. But, I’m happy with how quickly I’m recovering this time. The technology is so good now. I’m sure your father will have an excellent outcome.
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Whether it’s the El Camino trail or hip surgery; it is still one step in front of the other.
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That’s so true, Holly.
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C Jung ” There is no coming to conciousness without pain.People will do anything no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light,but by making the darkness conscious. ”
Ron with the pain you’re going through, you will be the most enlightened person I know! Hang in there mon ami.
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Thank you Richard and Carl. I’m afraid it will take more pain to enlighten me.
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Finally got around to reading your blog, it’s been a busy week. Thank you for the updates, I have been wondering how you are.
Thank you also for writing! I love your style and flow. You may not have had the musical impact of Miles but your words make more sense than his solos.
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Thanks for reading, Derek. I only wish my words made as much sense as Mile’s solos.
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