Shocking The System

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Coco

I had my first shockwave treatment for my hip this week and I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’s already working.

 

Please, please, please make my hip pain go away!

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A S-L-O-W Recovery Process

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Coco

This week I got a glimmer of hope that my hip is getting better, but my physical therapy appointment showed me that it will be a slow recovery process—literally.

Scooby’s content to be walking in this weather,
but my hair seems to be protesting something.

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Another Flight, Another Hike

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Coco

This week I made it through the last of my summer business trips. Traveling always disrupts my schedule, but my overnight trip to California was a doozy! It wasn’t San Fransisco cool when I got home, but it was cool enough for a solid hike this weekend.

One of the many creek crossings on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail.
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Jumping Into July

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Coco

Even though my hip really isn’t any better than it was last week, knowing that it’s probably just a soft tissue injury that will get better without surgery has me nearly jumping with joy. Now I just have to be patient, which we all know is hard, but not as hard as post-op rehab.

Happy July 4th!
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Celebrating At The July 2026 Coffee Date

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Coco

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Welcome to the July 2026 edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date link up Deborah and I host the first Friday of every month so we can catch up on all the things we would discuss if we were having coffee. I … Continue reading →

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