Saturday, 01/11

     With a gait belt, three-pronged cane, and assitance - Caren took her first 16 steps today! What a trooper! I am so proud of her determination. By evening she was one tired girl.

     Oh!  BTW, the stitches were removed from her upper thigh lac.  Not good!  It gaped open like it did Saturday.  Don't push the river, folks.  Us low-thyroid people heal slowly.  The Trauma Team had to return this evening to re-stitch it.  I forgot to ask how many stitches this time.  The trauma docs were gentle, kind, and efficient.  I am/we are grateful!

     Benjamin brought Mom a whole handful of cards his classmates had made; AND, brought her a lovely calendar/w his picture.  Way to go B-man!  

     After Caren's giant leap for posterity, I couldn't resist presenting her/w a small, hanging air plant, :-D   Dang it - so much activity stole my thunder.   However, Kane and Nich got it right away.  We still chuckle over it.  CAren did call me a weirdo. Happy to contribute, darlin'!

     Rachel and Jordan visited.  Also, Sue from Caren's work, came up to see her.  The outpouring of love is a healing balm.  Dar has a plan to Austin p/u.  Thanks, all!

     Today I was draggin' butt home/w a raging sinus headache.  Our neighbor across the street, Sandi, had made crock-pot chili and pumpkin bread.  Yum, yum!  So grateful, <3

     Rick the Mage worked a miracle and got our cells back on.  Yay, God!

     Tomorrow is yet another opportunity for miracles!  Night.