birthday surprise

it isn't until wednesday but i justified it was needed.....

a blue purse for essentials has been on my want list awhile and getting a package that wasn't medical supplies seemed a good idea....and it will take the place of the wound vac at some point.  this is from portland leather and much more reasonable than dooney or coach.  

another good report from friday wound change....all indications are should be free of the machine and leash sooner than first quoted.  so thankful for millions of prayers offered on my behalf and for a God who answers...have a blessed day....PS hunt and peck typing with 2 hands now!!!

slow and steady

 it seems as if madame arm is now in full healing mode...still months to go but all caregivers declare healing in progress, wound clean and pink....

see how pink the entire hand is now when previously swollen and quite purple....the bandage has been abbreviated a bit as well and pain with dressing changes down a bit...

i showed this gift before but now i have plenty of time to read in depth....i do not yet have mojo to tackle any projects right now...

once my fine motor grip and strength improves some i should be able to get back to sewing....i am a lefty thank goodness!   

quick update

after 4 weeks, 4 different hospitals, several ER visits, tests, scans, am finally home now.  wound vac back on monday for what i am hoping is the smooth road to recovery without interruption.  while i know many suffer much more, this has drained me physically, emotionally and yes tested my faith a bit.  but once rested and nutritionally solid again, will be ready to take it on.   a shower and shampoo today was the best beginning.  all medical people say it looks very good. healing evident and very pink.  my right hand is nearly all pink and all fingers move freely. so very thankful to all caregivers north and south.   prayers still needed to keep spirits up coping with limitations and for transportation to various appointments...and i will paraphrase here..."i thank my God for you..."  can add in my daughter struggling with annoying health issue herself......blessings!