saturday news

wound vac still working its magic....looks like 2 more weeks, if that.  majority of wound now healed and flush with surrounding arm area.  first visit with hand specialist and he says ready for graft...which is no small procedure, especially on top of events to date.  he only operates in baltimore--travel issues--plus graft and donor site (thigh) means TWO new wounds (plus pain), meaning dressing changes and possible rehab stay, not to mention post-surgical limitations...i was overwhelmed and teary.. skin graft for aesthetic purpose only...am i vain enough to need this?  no way!  it will fade over time anyway.  do i have the inner strength to take this on?  no way!  PT has been ordered and that is my limit...still a way to go to regain strength and flexibility.  i've decided to knit a pair of socks which should be good therapy don't you think?  and i still need a rejuvenating vacation!!!!  hoping soon to report some sewing news....

so many gifts

first the gift of another birthday.....always grateful for each and every one.

all the other gifts are from the army of caregivers who got me thru this recent medical crisis...so many went above and beyond using training, skills, over-and-above compassion and patience...keeping me as comfortable as possible, orchestrating care and follow up across state lines, getting me ready to fly, fixing many night-time mini crises and comforting barrels of tears, many many prayers along the way....angels every one.

still housebound tethered to the wound vac leash, finally making steady healing progress, finally able to see beyond the hardest part. nurse says halfway home!  God is good all the time even when His plan is known only to Him.  things slowly going south in the complex....more pot smoking doubly dangerous to me now.  devastated...like how do i get into these unsafe places?