Gloomy
No sun but clouds abound.
Both Dennis and I are having a quiet day. In thinking, one might be curious as to why this Grammie needs to burn her shoe leather when Dennis and I are in Mankato with a long list of errands and Dennis snoozes.
Dennis is still waiting for a prescription for a new set of shoes, once the wound is totally closed. The shoe for certain being the left shoe that needs orthotics. It needs to be a new set as the right shoe has wear. With all of the toes having been removed on the left foot, Dennis’ sense of balance is less than good. Dennis says after being on his feet, after a time, it is as if he is drunk and begins to weave to keep his balance. I don’t encourage him to do the basement steps for the same reason. There is no sense of a step off.
I think Dennis has done remarkable. He is doing PT twice a week here in our hospital clinic. Dr. Dan, the wound doctor, uses ultra sound to encourage blood circulation around that bit of a wound yet to heal. Dan also used silver nitrate to burn the tissue around the wound for that same reason, getting rid of any tissue that is not of the good stuff. Dennis never complains. Keeping that area as clean as possible is done by changing the dressing every day. I do get a reprieve on the days Dan works his magic.
There is no sloughing off with Dennis. He has two mowers that have been worked over. This morning he copied down the model # of the Sears so he could get the new blades purchased.
In reality, Dennis and I work well together. I have the mind set, second to none, with less than great lasting mobility. Dennis has the willingness with help needed in his short term memory. So be it. We get things done, at a pace that is our own. Dennis’ grandsons, AJ and Ryan pitch in to cover our shortcomings, such as the new lawnmower blades being replaced.
The Stauffer Avenue team is ready for the spring work, when spring decides to turn up. As I mentioned, today was a quieter day than the last two. Sweet.