I spent the whole entire weekend in the yard. And I get Monday, too! A weekend in the yard is probably nothing to most but a few things here, I work full time and I have been caring for my husband (who has beaten cancer!) which some of you may have read about . I missed the entire spring season but would not have chosen to be anywhere except with my husband in the hospital. He came home mid June.

Mid summer I started shaping up the lawn again. Then slowly but surely I tended to some of the beds.

This weekend, I got down and dirty laying sod and topsoil, repotting, potting up plant starts, trimming trees, hedging and reshaping bushes and deep-watering. I mowed, edge and blew not only my yard but the neighbor's yard, too. There is still a lot to do but I feel like a new woman but I probably looked like something dragged out of the bayou! I was dirty, sweaty, wet, and hot. The bandana, dark glasses, and mask I wore made me look like a Ninja Warrior. That hot shower never, EVER felt so good! Wow! It was a great day! It's good to be back !!

Good for you, Cheryl! I know for you it's been a long time coming.
Feels good, doesn't it?

Yes, Sharon, it DOES feel good! I always knew my gardens are a big part of my life. I am so happy to be back. I don't even mind the heat...much. I loved learning that our yard could go on without me, looking lush and inviting. But maybe a little bit too lush? Hahahahaaa I do feel much better about being a part of my yard, making things happen, playing in the dirt, tidying things up, making things pretty. Gardening is a healthy lifestyle!

Also very good therapy!

Sharon said:Also very good therapy!

For me there is nothing like yard work to put me right again when I'm feeling off.

Cheryl, so happy to hear that your husband is recovering and you now get to return to getting dirty

I too am about to start day three working on the yard. I did not think I would wake up with energy for it. But actually I am rarin' to go!

Hurray for you, Cheryl! I am so happy DH is doing so well and that you got that time in the yard. It does make a difference in how we feel, and I think that is why most of us with gardens have them in the first place.

I started my Monday with a waffle and ibuprofen. I am sore. But one sure way to get the kinks out is to get out there and do it again! I am in for a cool down break. I'll be back at it in a few...

Cheryl, good for you! So happy DH is doing well and you can get back in the garden! Such good therapy!

You did good!

Nothing feels as good as that hot shower when every movement causes groans and creaks.

For sure!