Sitting in the catbird's seat

In one of my favorite Cohen brothers' movies there is a particularly choice line of dialogue (can't remember which one, but probably 'Raising Arizona') involving the enviable position of 'sitting in the catbird's seat'.  I have always loved the reference, not only because I love cats, but it just sounds so darn corny!  Anyway, at my second release from the hospital in two months, I feel that it is where I am.


I am now on the way to recovery from years of knee pain, immobility, inactivity and obstacles my arthritis was causing.  I know arthritis is not curable, but the medical technology available to arthritis sufferers, including joint replacement truly is almost like being 'back to the future'. I have the recovery in front of me, and I have only high hopes and gratitude that I was able to receive the surgery I needed.


My wonderful son, Nathan, has been my backbone and inspiration, devoting his whole summer to caring for me and helping me financially, emotionally and physically.  Whatever I have needed, he is always there for me.  I don't really know how I ever have deserved such an intelligent, compassionate, elegant son, but I am thankful daily that I have him.


My second surgery so far seems more routine, for which I am also grateful, and maybe even less pain than the first one.  I am at the start of the sometimes strenuous recovery part now, but I am energized and ready to go.