moonlight in the morning

Starting   a new day

   

                                          and maybe a final therapy chapter.
                             final day in jammies  ( ok sweats )
                             tomorrow could be my final visit 
                                        to my cute doctor
                                    final week without driving 
                                first week back in BSF  circle 
                                                        

Goal: totally off meds by Sunday
  Not to be taken lightly.  So far I have needed anti nausea meds before therapy.
                                   Therapists  can be so ...
     anyway, next week, will be the first time ( since the first visit )  without  "fortification"
                               

                                                          I can do it
remember Phillipans 4:13  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

lest i forget

A day to remember,
                   Sunday's usually are..
this one was starting off with some pain
                             So, off to the ER we go

   wearing a favorite Blue Jay Jersey
                      ( one of the few tops that fit over my splint )
                                                and Mimi as my chauffeur .

We are greeted by the same receptionist as Monday - her sister Jo is my daughter's good friend, so that makes us almost related.  She was also on duty when Darrell cut his leg with his chain saw, but that is another story.

The nurse on duty is very nice . Both her daughter and her sister share  my name, Kathleen.
I like her already

The attending ER doctor, Dr T. makes a very favorable impression.  

 New pain, in my elbow and more swelling are worth checking into.  I explained that I had seen an orthopedic Dr.  on Friday, but I did not think she liked me. Since I had not made an additional appointment, I was not sure what to do.   Now it is Dr. T’ s turn to talk and after sharing his evaluation, he orders an x-ray and leaves the room

I turn to Mimi and tell her  “ I am very glad we decided to come, I am  impressed with Dr. T   and he’s cute. “  We both stifle a laugh.

We go to get the pictures which are taken by Cathy, the x-ray tech. 

Once the x-ray results are ready Dr.T returns  with his recommendations. 

 He  says that if I would like a second opinion, he will give me the name of a hand specialist to see.  “he is highly regarded in his field, I have complete confidence in him, and he’s cute"

I don’t remember what happened after that, but I definitely took his advice

But first, we collected the rest of the family and headed to Ivar’s Salmon House.

Have you ever been to their Sunday seafood buffet ? It is over at 2:00 so it can be tight to make connections after church.   Worth it !

never too old ( or young ) to learn

I have learned  something.  A broken bone is a real disability and I am ashamed that it has not registered with me, when an accident has happened with a friend.  I have learned that every helping hand is appreciated .  I hope that I will not let an opportunity to lend a helping hand, pass me by   and I hope that I will learn more lessons during the next 6 weeks.  I am not too old to learn something new every day.   (I am very young.)
 ( transcribed by Sharon , my personal scribe )

I am blessed 

 First word out of Tanner's mouth when he woke up... Papa

                           Later in the day, snuggling with Papa.

Little did we know that when we woke up from his nap his temperature would be up.
                   104 degree and he only wanted to be held.     Dr. visit.   Now day two and
                      still high fever.      We are praying.   So can you.