Watch out K and K

    because I am getting stronger
  

                                               but  how much longer before
                                        I can hold a big cup of coffee ?

Therapy for all

   The longer i wear this little purple brace, the more i hear about others who have been through therapy AND  the value of following through at home.
  But on my first visit, i knew nothing about the  "details"
   

                                    

 The friendly smile in front is Kristin.  She is an expert in  hand therapy.  She explained very carefully what was going to happen,  how I would participate, and other information that i cannot remember. But Karrie, also with a friendly smile, bobbed her head in agreement with all of the above.  She has been a patient here before.  This time, her injury was job related.   She helps people in the theatre world to get in and out of their costumes.   Somehow, her hand got under a large shoe while trying to help get her client in or out of trousers.  

Me?  Well I was not smiling so much.  It had been a big day with the PA sawing off my polysomethingorother splint.   This put me in a prone position and popping an anti nausea pill. 

That prepared the way for a somewhat pleasant encounter with Kristin. ( as noted above ). This was Monday.   On Friday I returned to meet Kathy  ( sorry no photo ) the other very best hand therapist in Bellevue...no in the state of Washington...probably in the whole USA.
The appointment did not go well.  I don't want to talk about it.  Kathy said my face was about the color of my hand, so she let me go home. 

So we go home and I call Kelly, to make an appointment for the following week.  
And now you know what took place in those first two weeks after surgery.

You can see the 7 little screws  in the "right" place in my "left" wrist.

that is enough information for one post !  

p.s. if  you notice some similiarities, it means you actually read my story, it all the similarities are true.  

I live an exciting life.

Getting closer

                   
                 and closer   

I  have "good" use of my  fingers on my left hand, so I  can  now use the computer !  
 Weight bearing is what is in need..........
                 Kathy  and Kristin .. I need you ! 

 Spending that night with Grampy and Grammy
             First, we head to Bellevue Square 
          

                                             a ride  with Grammy by my side

                                                             Fish dinner, etc

                                                 taking drawing very seriously

                                          Boats and slides and fun !
                                                Someone got tired  :)

getting closer

ok...kristin, kathy and kelly

 I can now hold my own banana......what's next ?  
   ( I know, but i am not going to tell you, until you  guess )

Sunday Summary

Stopping at Darrell's favorite bakery
  (stop by before Wednesday and enjoy a donut or apple fritter with me)

Sunday school message on anger was very good
Daniel Burke should be a teacher
He got participation from the kids and gave something for all of us to remember
Mark 11:15-17

Bountiful buffet lunch
Bible study Col 3 - new life in Christ
II Cor. 10:5 - bring every thought into captivity
Rom 12 - my favorite chapter in the Bible

Maple Valley - home of our favorite Bronco fan - Tiffany
The food:
 five layered dip and chips,
 meatballs,
 chili with toppings
 pineapple,
 10 pound brownie (this year 11.1 lbs),
 coffee
 and Bronco napkins

Though the group was small, the noise level got pretty high from about 3:30 to about 7:00
If you live anywhere near Seattle, you know everyone has been “geared up”,      Office buildings, including the Space Needle’  were lit up in blue and green.  It was amazing!
It is impossible not to feel the Seahawks energy all around. Oh, and don’t forget our 12^th man!
Most of our family are Hawk fans
Check Anita's FB page (don't bother with Tiffany, not on FB and she is  wearing orange)

And the rest is history!
What a game and some decent ads.
I came home with brownies, meatballs, and $25.00 - hmmmm

transcribed by scribe Sharon

an evening of surprises

 Spending the night with grammy and grampy 

                                               we are off on an adventure

                                                   First ...petting a real horse

                                               WOW  !  such colorful costumes

                                                  new friend

                                                                  bye friend 

                                             Spin the wheel,
                                     take home a light up yoyo

                                            rice is easy to eat & tasty

  Back at Grammy & Grampy's. 
  The party was still going on down the street.
  That was when they drew a name for a door prize  $400. visa card.
 But you had to be present to win.   Grampy was playing legos with little man

The best things in life are free. Both Grammy and Grampy are winners