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The Finger

Ann’s surgery was successful. They removed what was described as a large cell tumor (benign). She will see the doctor in 2 weeks. I expect she will be limited for a day or so and then she can do what ever she is able with a bandaged finger. I am trying hard to be a good nurse. It is good thing I have a self-sufficient patient.

This Week

Tomorrow Ann has surgery on her finger. Since it is her right hand, I expect she will be somewhat limited for a while. I have a MRI on my back Wednesday. The doctor didn’t find anything from x-rays. I am pretty uncomfortable when I sit for a prolonged time. Hopefully the MRI will give some idea what I can expect and what kind of treatment is needed. I’m biking the Tour de Cure on Saturday. It is 35 miles which is the longest I’ve done. Tanya’s kids will be with us Friday to Sunday. It will be a busy week.

We are continuing to get ready to move to Wilmore. It looks like we’ll be gone by Oct. 1. I’m looking forward to getting there. We have a trip to Memphis and St.Louis planned in late September. We will see Scott and Allison and visit our friends from Kansas City in StL. Hopefully the weather will cool off by then.

Back Yard Peril

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This evening after I went for a run I went outside and sat on the backyard swing to cool off.  As I sat there I noticed a skunk waddling my way from two houses down. I sat quietly and he/she came right up to where I was sitting. He was three feet away and never let on if he saw me. He continued to graze around the yard until I made some noises and he scampered off into the bushes next door. My neighbor next door has put out some repellent to keep skunks out of his yard. I guess it must be working because the skunk walked though his yard and didn’t stop.

Is there no safe place?