Hip Update and Sad News

I don't know where to start. I really need to do a hip update, but I have a hard time reflecting on how it's going. I think I'm doing really well, but what do I compare it to? When I think about it too much I start feeling weird sensations/pain that make me paranoid that something is wrong. The truth is, I was able to hobble around Target a little with my walker yesterday and I felt pretty good afterward. We also went out to a quick dinner and to get ice cream. It was nice to get out, even though I'm really slow getting around and my husband noticed that most people didn't know what to think seeing such a young person with a walker. I'm doing the stairs more now as well, up to 4 round-trips a day some days. Sleeping still has its challenges because my muscles end up getting really tight from not changing positions. I have started sleeping on my good side some, but that also gets uncomfortable after a while. All in all, my hip is feeling good and I'm glad I got the THR done.

Now for the news that's more difficult to share. My mom passed away at 6:05 Friday morning. She battled cancer for over three years and was admitted to the hospital the day after my surgery. She was cared for at a wonderful hospice care center in town for six nights and passed away very peacefully with my sister at her side. As you can imagine, having all of this going on at once has been very overwhelming at times. I'm so grateful for my husband, sisters, extended family and dear friends who have listened as I've grieved and passed along encouraging sentiments and stories. I know my mom is in heaven and will no longer experience any more pain or sickness, but I will certainly miss her company and smile, and listening to her play and read with the girls. She was a great mom and grandmother.