Meeting Paint In 12 September

Several of you already know the story of my encounter with one of those large roaches.  That encounter caused a fracture in the radial and scaphoid bone in my left hand which led to having my rings cut off and wearing a large heavy cast.  My wedding band could not be pulled apart and had to be cut in two places.  The one thing I love about the Navy Hospital is the amount of attendees when they are doing any kind of procedure.  The doctor decided to try the string method to remove my rings.  There were two nurses, 4 corpsmen, a receptionist and a doctor trying to remove the rings without cutting.  It didn't work but it was nice to have the whole urgent care department in the room.

From this:

To this:

To this:

I was miserable to say the least.  I had the cast off yesterday after pleading to the doctor but am still wearing a splint.  I still have to see the orthopedic doctor for a final say on what the next step is going to be but it is my hope it not require any surgery or any more casts.

Anyway, I received the cutest card from Sue.  Sue has a natural talent for making all things cute. This is the card she sent....see the little roses?  I think she's been practicing and doing very well, don't you?

I have asked Barbara to get someone to paint next month since it is difficult using my thumb.  As soon as I know what the project will be I will post it here until then stay tuned.