I'm so excited to inform you that my progress is ....well....progressing! I had my dressing changed this morning and everyone was very pleased. When I say everyone, I mean...EVERYONE!!! All the doctors at the office from the regular doctor, to the residents, the nurse, AND the medical student have played a role in seeing me through the healing of my burn, except my own doctor who is on holidays. This morning they all came in to see how it was looking, after the nurse took the dressing off. It looks very clean, healthy, pink, and I am growing new epithelials!! So then a discussion arose regarding dressing changes and the holiday schedule and it was decided that I would do a trial run this weekend at home. The nurse made up this nice little package with all the things I will need, and on Tuesday they'll see how I have fared. Tape, bactigras, sterile wound wash, bandage and tape(that sticks!!) All in a neat little DYI wound care package for home. Almost as good as a treat bag, well, it's a treat for me anyway.
For the past two days I have been on the mend and I think things are improving quite a bit. Must be all that good food that people have been bringing. Think... comfort food. I have ditched my crutches and am untethered and free. Although two nights ago I was in agony, stranded in the hallway, 15 feet away from my crutches which were by the patio door, and I was very discouraged. The difference a day can make..... the sun DOES shine again, and that's a good reminder.
Yesterday I attended the Christmas program with Ray's mom, and in the evening Ray took Craig and the boys to school for the second showing. It was such a nice program and the music was great. Joe sang with his usual amount of gusto, through a slit sized opening between his lips. And Kevin sang his little heart out, although he was a little bit self conscious with Ray sitting mere feet away from him. Kevin and the other 5th grade students performed a light show in the darkened gym while the senior choir sang, "Go Light Your World" by Chris Rice. The entire program was accompanied by a CD track, which can be really tricky because there was a lot of reading and that all had to be timed and qued. It was lovely.
Ray's Mom also took me out to lunch at Timmy's...such a treat. We were running a little late and miraculously there was hardly anyone at Timmy's. Everyone must be out shopping before the big storm hits!! I guess there is some snow on the way?!? I should check out the weather channel. I think I better set up a handsome wage schedule for the men folk in this house, since I can't go out there and do my share of the shoveling at this time. Things are definitely improving but I'm not ready for footwear yet. An open shoe....maybe...but nothing tied or binding....basically all I can do is be on stand-by with the hot chocolate in my hot pink crocs.
So there ya have it. Tomorrow is the last day of school and then the holidays will be upon us. Our candlelight service is Sunday night and we look forward to that...and on Christmas Day we will be going to Chatham. It is fun to hear of all your Christmas preparations too. We hope you all have a blessed Christmas and savour the time spent with your families. Love you!
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You and I have a different idea of a treat bag. hee, hee. I'm glad it's healing so nicely though. We've been talking about ya and wondering how you're getting along.
I think Joe and Jason must be related. That's how he sings, if he sings at all. He cried on stage when it was his turn for his solo. I cried with him. It was so sad. :'( He was so embarrassed. But he got back on stage the next day and sang beautifully. Couldn't get worse, he figured. :P
Last day of school for us, too, tomorrow. very exciting! They can't wait. Give hugs and a cup of hot chocolate to the boys for me, will ya? I'm sure they're thrilled to take over your job for awhile. I'm glad to hear you're not pushing yourself and that you're sharing your work load. Keep up the healing. We'll talk soon. Luv always, Karen
The things I dont hear about!!!! I guess its a good thing that I finally had some time to sit down onfront of the computer and play catchup! You should have put a picture of your foot on your blog! Jordan had an injury on Friday. He got his finger snagged in a drain snake and clear pulled off his fingernail and some surrounding skin..bleh...i think he may post a picture on facebook. He was showing one of his coastie friends at church on sat. night ( sunday school play) and took off the bandage, and pointed at it..commenting on how the series of the event unfolded. I told him he had better wrap it up again, because a few of the older ladies at the table had to turn their heads and leave their seats...so sad..i laughed though.Isnt it interesting how God has to give us a reality check and slow us down a little..those are good times! I really hope your foot mends well! Thanks for the warning, I will make sure to stay clear of those urns at church!have a lovely day. You deserve this well earned break..i mean that in a good way! Relaax.Merry Christmas!
I'm glad to hear progress is good with your foot. It is probably mostly healed by now. I guess you guys got lots of snow too over the weekend. We got our share, plus high winds to blow it around.
Nice treatbag by the way. Not exactly the first thing that comes to mind, but in your case it was a good treat.
We are not big on Christmas concerts in our homeschool. But I'm glad you were enjoying yours.
We all wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. A time to think about what our Savior came to earth for, and to be thankfull for.
Blessings, Randall.
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