Wrist, Drs Appts., and New Shoes

Yesterday was my last day seeing my therapist and her therapy dog, Tucker.  I am preparing to move within the next few weeks.  I am so grateful for all the help I received from Dr. H.  In reflection, I have come a long way since my first visit to Dr. H.  I have overcome a great deal and grown alot emotionally, regarding the abuse I endured.  When I move, I will more than likely see a counselor/therapist once a month, just to deal with the frustrations of living with CS and the constant losses I face.  I am a strong believer that dogs can sense things and yesterday, Tucker must have known it was my last time seeing him because he licked my arms and face for what seemed like fifteen minutes.  I just love that dog!  He has comforted me so many times throughout my journey and I will miss his kisses and love.

Today I went to the orthopedic surgeon to see how my wrist is doing.  On the left side of my wrist, there is a bone that is visibly protruding a little and it's still swollen.  Dr. C. said because of the severity of the break, the bone would be out of place permanently.  He also said the swelling would most likely last up too 6 months.  Overall though, it is healing and I am regaining strength in that hand.  I exercise it as much as possible and now use Play-Doh to exercise the wrist by squeezing it repeatedly.

Thursday, I will be going to Straub to see what medical records I can get from my eye doctor, Dr. K. as well as going to my primary doctor's office to get my records from there.  Friday, I go to get my State I.D.  They make appts. now, so it should take me no time at all.  I need a new I.D. in order to travel, which is why I'm getting one.  Next week Wednesday, I'll be picking up my records from my rheumatologist and that should be the last Dr. appt I will have until reaching PA.

I'm very excited about the move.  I bought a brand new pair of New Balance Cross Trainers and they arrived in the mail today.  They are a perfect fit and should help me with all the walking I will have to do while traveling.  I also bought myself an inexpensive portable DVD player so I can entertain myself when first arriving at our new house, until Cable gets installed.

By Friday night, when my family gets together to play Cranium again, I should be good and tuckered out but totally ready to relax and have some fun! 

As I came home today, I passed our old apartment on the second floor, which is one of the apartments that has had a great deal of flooding issues and pipe problems.  I had hoped we went through the brunt of it and it would have no more issues.  Unfortuantely, that is not the case.  As I walked upstairs today the plumbers were at that unit again and had ripped out the cement wall on the outside of their kitchen window...sigh..I feel for those new tenants, I really do.  They have no idea what they have gotten themselves into.  The plumbing in the building is really old and is breaking down little by little.  I'm thrilled we will be moving out of this apartment and to the mainland. 

Thanks for stopping by,
Kelli