I can drive! Now Mrs. V. doesn't have that stress anymore!

[Bertha Venation]

On Monday my orthopedist gave me the all-clear to get back behind the wheel. I'm still in the brace for another 2 1/2 weeks, but she unlocked it so I can flex my knee.

When Dr. B. said "yes" to my question ("can I drive?&quot , I was watching Mrs. V.'s face. The relief in her face was starkly visible. It is a tremendous relief to both of us.

And about the knee: it's good. She poked and prodded and tried to make it hurt, but it didn't. Yay!

But I care more about my beloved's relief.

Thanks for everyone's comments and ideas in my thread of last week. DUers rock.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

1. Excellent!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I am thrilled to hear this wonderful news, my dear Bertha!

I'm so glad your knee doesn't hurt anymore, and wow, you can drive!

I knew you were in a bind, and I felt awful that there weren't any visible solutions! But now you have the best outcome...

[talkingmime]

3. You need legs? I just use the (CENSORED) to push the pedals.

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. WONDERFUL news all the way around!!!

[Flaxbee]

5. Excellent news!

Self-imposed guilt can be a horrible thing, my dear friend.

[csziggy]

6. That is GREAT! Now don't go out and get into trouble.

Having spent months last year unable to drive, I know exactly how you feel. And Mr. csziggy would understand how Mrs. V feels.

Take care.