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ms.pamela

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13. I know what you are going through

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:20 PM

Feb 9

My husband who is 6 years older than me is now having difficulty with walking due to lower back problems. My left knee has been bone on bone since I was in my early 40's, but my strong muscles around it kept it from being too much of a problem until a few years ago. Now the tendons in my right ankle are killing me and because of that my right hip and the muscles in that upper leg are killing me so much that I can't walk at times. Sick of taking pain killers too. Guess I will need that knee operation soon. I wonder which one of us are going to make down the driveway tonight to put out the trash cans.

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Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch... [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 9 OP

The time of your life. cachukis Feb 9 #1

The "golden years" LuckyCharms Feb 9 #2

Yep. We'd lost without each other. multigraincracker Feb 9 #3

My biggest worry is that... LuckyCharms Feb 9 #4

You have each other Marthe48 Feb 9 #5

Totally agree -- you have each other LSparkle Feb 9 #6

You guys both have a lot on your plates. Botany Feb 9 #7

I'm guessing about 80% (prolly more) on this board are dealing with serious issues erronis Feb 9 #8

(((gentle hug))) to you both. mwmisses4289 Feb 9 #9

You're a GOOD GUY, LuckyCharms! some_of_us_are_sane Feb 9 #10

Best thing that I ever did Dan Feb 9 #11

y'all are very hardy indeed Skittles Feb 9 #12

I know what you are going through ms.pamela Feb 9 #13

In my hometown there are services you can hire for in-home assisted living. Sogo Feb 9 #14

Sending my best vibes that you both feel better very soon. I wonder if the LoisB Feb 9 #15

Your situation sounds a lot like mine, here at home. slightlv Feb 9 #16

If these were golden years Dear_Prudence Feb 9 #17

Sounds just like our house catchnrelease Feb 9 #18

Yep, I've alawys been proud of being a 'doer', and its a tough adjustment. 70sEraVet Feb 9 #19

Thank you so much for sharing your difficulty JMCKUSICK Feb 9 #20

I am so sorry for what you and your wife are going through Grim Chieftain Feb 9 #21

Everything seems so much worse in winter mountain grammy Feb 9 #22

Holding you and your lady in lo ve and light. Healing vibes for you both. niyad Feb 9 #23

Growing old is a painful business, but one worth doing if one knows love. NNadir Feb 10 #24