Originally set up to help communicate information to family & friends about Thomas' urgent and life threatening health situation... we now maintain the blog to record and share his recovery. After all he has survived, and what was at risk, Thomas is a miracle and it's to the glory of God that he is... "Still Standin! (thanks to Brad Mayfield for the new title! See "And the Winner Is..." for more about him.)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
knocked down but...
Just like Kasey Kasem would say, I've got a dedication (not long distance, though) from Julie to Thomas....
You amaze and inspire me. So thankful that you keep getting back up. I love you...
tools
It's really important to have good tools. My Dad has said that. I have thought that while attending a Pampered Chef party (I am such a marketer's dream). And, Thomas has said that, although I don't think he ever appreciated it as much as he did today.
See, skin staples are a common and essential part of surgery...to attach or close something. But, often more than not, they have to be removed. What one really hopes to avoid is them getting 'embedded'. Hmmmm. See where I am going with this?
Staples? check. Embedded? Check, check. Quality (read: Ethicon) staple remover? Oh, no. No. Not at all.
What do you do? Dig.
I had to sit down. And, I am not even the one experiencing this "expedition' that was going on!
After some colorful commentary and a few tests of the bolts on the arm rest, staples were out and all was good.
We had just settled in back home when Mr. and Mrs. Rehabilitation called. They wanted to see him. Right away. It was a good thing but one of those good things you don't really want to do. Had to.
This time, I just thought I'd be of best help if I was on the other side of the office, clear across from the workout room, filling out papers. I mean, gotta be cautious... wouldn't want to over tax myself too much in one day. :0 (me, me, me, me!!!!!)
Again with some teeth-grinding-grimacing-indiscernible-words-grabbing-of-the-available-furniture... BUT, No pain, no gain, right? Well, in the end, I think Thomas felt he could make a big mark in his 'gain' column. I certainly felt so! And, whew, was I tired! (me, me, me, me)
We have some new concerns involving his knee. I wish I knew more. Just know in the morning, we will be seeing yet another new doctor in another new office for another new investigation of Case Thomas.
I almost never go back and read previous blogs. But, I am having vague memories here of battle and wars and who's next to pick a fight. Blah, blah, blah. Hate that. But, a shout out to all those problems creeping in the shadows... We've had a little rest. We've been home a week. We've eaten like pigs. We've visited with treasured friends and family... We're up on our game! Plus, also ... we, deliberately, every single day, a FEW times a day, still turn our whole fight over to the mightiest warrior and HIS army. So... I'd watch my back if I were you, Creepy problem. H.I.O.T.T
See, skin staples are a common and essential part of surgery...to attach or close something. But, often more than not, they have to be removed. What one really hopes to avoid is them getting 'embedded'. Hmmmm. See where I am going with this?
Staples? check. Embedded? Check, check. Quality (read: Ethicon) staple remover? Oh, no. No. Not at all.
What do you do? Dig.
I had to sit down. And, I am not even the one experiencing this "expedition' that was going on!
After some colorful commentary and a few tests of the bolts on the arm rest, staples were out and all was good.
We had just settled in back home when Mr. and Mrs. Rehabilitation called. They wanted to see him. Right away. It was a good thing but one of those good things you don't really want to do. Had to.
This time, I just thought I'd be of best help if I was on the other side of the office, clear across from the workout room, filling out papers. I mean, gotta be cautious... wouldn't want to over tax myself too much in one day. :0 (me, me, me, me!!!!!)
Again with some teeth-grinding-grimacing-indiscernible-words-grabbing-of-the-available-furniture... BUT, No pain, no gain, right? Well, in the end, I think Thomas felt he could make a big mark in his 'gain' column. I certainly felt so! And, whew, was I tired! (me, me, me, me)
We have some new concerns involving his knee. I wish I knew more. Just know in the morning, we will be seeing yet another new doctor in another new office for another new investigation of Case Thomas.
I almost never go back and read previous blogs. But, I am having vague memories here of battle and wars and who's next to pick a fight. Blah, blah, blah. Hate that. But, a shout out to all those problems creeping in the shadows... We've had a little rest. We've been home a week. We've eaten like pigs. We've visited with treasured friends and family... We're up on our game! Plus, also ... we, deliberately, every single day, a FEW times a day, still turn our whole fight over to the mightiest warrior and HIS army. So... I'd watch my back if I were you, Creepy problem. H.I.O.T.T
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