Kneeler

I have been wedded to my knee scooter for months of recovery but eventually I'll be off it, and when that happens this summer I can get back out into the garden. And to garden safely as I continue to heal and gain strength in the leg, I decided I will need . . . another kneeler.

This time a garden kneeler.

They've been around forever and each time I see one I think it's just another piece of equipment to tote around and get in the way. But now? Now I can see the benefit.

The main advantage for me is that it has rails to hang onto as I leverage myself up from the ground. I will really need that to keep from having to push up with my foot to get up.

Protecting the foot from any load or bending is going to be my focus for a long time, even after I am in shoes. 

Andrea came over this week to do a little weeding for me, and she brought hers. She's used it for ages, and as I watched her it made so much sense. 

She was most comfortable seated, reaching down to do things at ground level.

But it flips over and you can kneel on it too, then use the side rails to support yourself getting up.

So I'm going to get one to get ready for summer.