A Saturday

The snow flurries of late yesterday were short lived.  At the time the winds had picked up we had no idea what would come of it.

At that time, Dennis and I were at our St. James hospital ER. We got home from Mankato hospital surgical visit at 1:30 and Dennis sat in his recliner and was soon asleep.  At four I walked past his chair and I noticed that this left foot wrapping was bloody.  I called the Mankato hospital, and as luck would have it for a Friday afternoon, the surgeon was still on board and was able to talk to me.  He called our St. James ER and left strict instruction on how to redo the dressings.  The incision was not to remain wet from blood.  When we got the five minute trip done to our hospital, a nurse with a wheelchair greeted us at the car door. 

When the foot was unwrapped the bleeding had stopped.  We had a new dry dressing applied, and I got my first look at the incision, and we were on our way home in what we thought would be a snow storm.  And . . . it didn’t take long the snow had stopped.  All was peaceful and calm on all fronts.

Dennis and I had a remaining quiet evening at home.  Both of us went to bed early.  I can’t speak for Dennis, but I slept deeply.  Here we are 24 hours out and Dennis has taken a total of one pain pill as the discomfort is minimal.  There had been quite a bit of numbing solution shot into the foot at the time of the surgery.  We will stay ahead of the pain.  Once it is evident, it’s too late.  I continue to say “we.”  I am vested into a good recovery for Dennis and it will be easier on me as well.

With foot up no matter where Dennis goes, I have whipped the overflowing laundry basket.  That is a good feeling.  With a pan of scones out cooling, we are having the remaining goulash for supper.  Easy enough.

My brother from Decorah called and that was an hour long conversation.  I let him talk about what he wanted to talk about as I am sure having lost his wife several weeks ago, their home feels and is different. 

It’s been a good day and we are looking forward to many such as this one.