I understand about the knees hurting. A year ago I started walking by a lake with my daughter. It is so peaceful, has a sidewalk to walk on and has a playground and benches for picnics. It was wonderful.

I had not walked or done any exercise much for years because of all the problems associated with menopause and such. After my surgery I decided to walk to get the weight off and feel better. It was great for a while. Then I guess I did too much to soon and my knees were injured. I had to stop.

With this new year I want to try again and know I will have to take it much slower and pace myself. My left knee has a problem from when I fell and it is the real pain. So as one goal this year I want to try again. I noticed when I went to the mall a couple of days ago with her to return some Christmas items I about didn't make it. I went from one end to the other and she had to get the car and pick me up cause I couldn't make it back. So, after being irritated with myself I have decided to give it a try again. I am too young to not be able to walk that much.

Here's to new goals and a new year.
Sandpiper