Things are moving along, but very slowly. The attending today said maybe Peter could be discharged to the clinic this week, and that we should realistically plan to be in Durham for 3-6 weeks after that followed up by weekly visits back to Durham. They continue to introduce new foods very slowly - can add potatoes (no skins), rice krispies and grits (oh boy) this week.
Peter is now wearing thigh high elastic stockings and full length arm stockings to help with the swelling he has been experiencing. The occupational therapist said he is to wear the legs until the swelling goes down and stays down and to wear the arms for about 3 months. The arms are held on by "cross your heart straps" so Peter feels as if he is wearing a bra. The legs tend to slip down so I have threatened to get him a garter belt. Maybe I'll bring him a feather boa to go with all his undergarments!
He seems to be in good spirits - eager to get out of the hospital, but willing to take all the time needed and go slowly so there is no relapse.
I am still having a hard time dealing with Annie's dying. I will be going to Wilmington tomorrow and am not looking forward to the quiet - no tapping of little paws. I will be giving what I can to the local shelter, throwing away some stuff, and saving some of Annie's "babies". We plan to plant a pink dogwood tree in her memory. We will make the hole a bit larger than needed so we can put Annie's ashes and her "babies" in with the tree. With the drought I will have to make sure to water this special tree daily.
Not much else is going on here. It's cold and rainy - what happened to the nice sunny and 80 degrees from Friday? I am ready for spring!!!
Wendy
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