One of Mom's wise comments while I was caring for her during the 7week dying process: Be grateful for what you can do instead of mad about what you can't do. We all lose abilities as we age.
I've had my knee replacement and I'm post-op day 10. I can walk without a limp! Will I downhill ski again? Hike mountain trails again? I hope so but don't know yet. But I can walk without a limp!!!! That is a celebration. I choose gratitude for that.