We need answers to two questions—at least two. And we hope well be able to get them when we go back to Mary Jos orthopedist this afternoon: The first, but less urgent one: Is her fractured right leg healing properly? The second: Why is she suffering such severe pain—sometimes, breath-taking pain—in her back, if nothing is broken there? Actually, there is a big third question: What can be done about it? Without help, she cant turn over in bed, sit up, or even raise up enough to take her meds. She cant stand, transfer from bed to wheel chair, etc. After more than a week it would seem that we would be seeing improvement. But were not. She is eating little—in spite of my nudging, cajoling, and even insisting that she have more of the delectable, gourmet-quality meals and snacks I make—or even those from the kitchen of wonderwomansuperunbelievablemarvelousneighborBonnie, or from elsewhere. Even one of her favorites that I broke down and bought for her, a Taco Bell Buritto-Supreme, was only half eaten. For a while it was. Almost nothing stays uneaten long around because of Mary Jos fabulous and frugal husband and PowderPuff, our bewolbaskie (beagle/bassett/husky/wolf) girl-dog. Shhhhh! Dont let the word out, but in spite of her wolf ancestry, PowderPuff s not much of a guard dog. Shes been known to run from a cricket. This week it was a balloon blown by the bedroom air vent that sent her scampering away! You just never know when a ferocious balloon might attack! But Puffs a sweetie and a wonderful companion. And sings with me quite often. Has a terrible time pronouncing the words—and with timing. And staying on pitch. But Mary Jo adores her. And her singing. It improves mine. Understandably, since Mary is in pain and is not eating well, shes not getting needed exercise and is growing weaker, rather than stronger. Its a challenge! Please pray that Dr. Malmquist will have some answers this afternoon. We sure do treasure you wonderful Facebook friends! --Dale
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:02:24 +0000
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