December Storm
What an experience on Wednesday evening! A December storm like nothing I had ever experienced.
The rain came after supper with lightning and thunder. I have no idea if the rain amounted to anything. The winds kicked up about nine. I had just gone to bed when it hit. It can be very soothing when light winds sway the huge evergreen outside my bedroom. The boughs often make a light swishing sound. When the wind gusts hit the way they did last night, it was like a freight train barreling through. The awning running the length of the front of the house has just enough play in it that it would buck during the height of the gusts. The last time I looked at the clock it was two a.m.
This morning, as chilly as it was, I was outside checking the front of our home to see if there was any sign of the awning braces being loose. They were not, but it sure fooled me.
We had an appointment in Mankato this morning for a check on Dennis’ foot. The area where the toe was removed healed great. The bunion on that foot is a real challenge. We have been cleaning it every night with a vinegar and saline solution. It is called an Acetic Acid wash. It must be quite common as it was given to us in a prescription. The area looked so good, we thought the appointments would be over. Not so fast. Nurse Jody got out her tools and managed to remove more gout crystals. It had been a quite large open wound and has closed considerably. Dennis had to have x-rays of the feet. Both feet for comparison, I would imagine. I have just gotten a call from the clinic and the x-rays show no infection, including the thought that the bunion bone had been impacted. That is great news. I must say the care has been outstanding. It is somewhat difficult as Dennis has very little feeling in his feet. Having continuous wet feet that got very cold while Dennis served in Korea has allowed neuropathy to be a part of his days. We will be going back December 30th for a looksee. I will continue being Dennis’ Doc Piddy . . . a quack of a doctor. Tee Hee.
The air is quite raw today with winds and the temps in the 20s.
A funny thing, when we were driving to Mankato some kids are missing a trampoline complete with the protective netting as it was lying out in a plowed field. We have small branches down in the backyard . . . nothing more serious is a blessing.