Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Life's Little Ups and Downs Some may wonder where I've been for so long. Well, one month ago today, Steve fell and broke his left ankle and tore a ligament in his knee. You don't realize how many simple everyday tasks we take for granted until they stop being simple. Day 1: We were sent home around midnight from the ER with an ace bandage & air cast. The declaration was:
" It's just a bad sprain" Next morning - 11am - they call to tell us that we need to come back in. The certified radiologist has found a hairline fracture on the x-ray. Sounds easy, except that we live 30 miles from the hospital in a very old house with 3 big steps to get in or out. We recruited a friend to come help Steve hobble down the stairs to the van & returned to the ER for further tests and treatment. Orthopedic resident enters the picture & decides that his knee shouldn't be swollen to the size of a large grapefruit. MRI shows a torn ligament deep inside which thankfully will not need surgery. Also, modern medicine no longer requires a plaster cast on a simple break, so he's been outfitted with a big ugly black boot fit for a Klingon! Next, the wheelchair enters the picture. No weight bearing for at least 6 weeks. This is mid to late afternoon on day 2 and thinking quickly (a major feat for me) I called a neighbor who is very handy and explained the situation. When we were released to come home a few hours later, our wonderful friend, also named Steve, had built a very sturdy ramp leading up to our back door. He stayed & helped us get my Steve into the house. This was barely over 24 hours since the initial fall. We were happy to stay home & adapt to the limitations for a few days. Check up at Dr. gave him a 3 week break from work and most of that time has been a fog for me. Last Friday, return to work has been a relief for us. Gradual healing and patience are the watchword around here.

So, Humzoo, I've missed you, but thankful for all the help from family & friends.
Life is returning to normal. (Whatever that means)