Kevin's Watch

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:26 pm**

So yesterday morning, I went for a follow-up visit to the podiatrist to see how my broken and dislocated toe was healing. After taking some X-rays and comparing them with X-rays taken of my feet a year ago (for orthotics), the podiatrist commented that I "really did a good job" of messing up my toe (all from walking into a cardboard box full of papers!).

By 3:30 pm yesterday, I was in the OR for surgery to fix the break and insert a pin in my toe to align it properly. Both the anesthesiologist and the nurse in the OR recognized me. The anesthesiologist has worked at two other hospitals at which I have worked, and the nurse was at nursing school with me.

The surgery went quickly, and I was home in time for a late dinner.

Today, I have spent the day with my foot up, not too much pain, so far.

(I have my percocet handy, though, and have taken a few.

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Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:17 am**

Sorry to hear about that MMM, we all hope you heal well.

Feel pretty good today. Rested well this weekend, had a long call from our son and he is doing well.

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:32 am**

Glad to hear it, Jedi. Talking with your son is probably a renewal kind of feeling, isn't it?

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:26 am**

I feel terrible. I feel like several trolls spent the night carefully prying each of my vertebrae out of place and hammering them into a tight, non-alligned position, being sure to pinch at least one nerve between each.

Then, they jumped up and down on my knees for good measure.

Somehow, Bush is responsible forthis...I KNOW it.

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:35 am**

Cho

I'm actually in a good mood. Things are looking up, and the book I'm reading is cute and funny.

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:45 am**

So, I had plans to be really productive with my research this weekend. And so, of course, I start to get a cold in the middle of Saturday. And I've been weak and my head's been hurting all weekend. Heh. So much for research.

Plus, Maryland football lost a HEARTBREAKER to Clemson.

Oh well. I did get to see Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for free at the university movie theater with a friend, so the weekend wasn't a complete loss. Heh.

And hopefully this cold will be gone by classes tomorrow. Bah humbug. Heh.-jay

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:21 am**

Sorry about the cold Jay. Take some Nyquil and go to class with a Nyquil hangover(the day will just drift by in a weird haze)

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:34 pm**

Nyquil...hits me like 800 proof liquor mixed with a bigass dose of benadryl

Well, the first person in my immediate department was given her papers today. One of the social workers came into the pharmacy with her paperwork and a fistful of shots.

She will be flown down to Jackson, Mississippi tomorrow. Jackson VAMC serves as the deployment base for Biloxi. She is a pharmacist and a mother of four, the oldest being 12, the youngest only 2. She will be gone for two weeks.

Posted: **Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:02 pm**

Blah. Just... blah. I think I'm reaching my burnout point as far as work goes. I can never seem to stick to anything for more than a few months at a time, so the fact that I've lasted over a year at this job is rather impressive. Back on my barnwork cycle now. Wonder what mood I'll be in around next Spring? Other people are happy doing the same thing for twenty years in a row... how come I can't last six months without needing a major change?

Hope everybody's feeling better, or on their way to it.

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:06 am**

great. took our grandson to a friends farm yesterday. he fed a horse. he fed a pig for the first time. he fed donkeys for the first time. (there were 3 donkeys) he rode on of the donkeys for a little bit. (we have taken him to ride horses twice before, elsewhere) he went with me and gathered chicken eggs for the first time. he rode on a mule tractor for the first time. he is a great grandson!

Posted: **Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:48 am**

Today I feel like I could fly, and my heart is full of song. If only every day were like this!

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:17 am**

received bad news a couple of hours ago. my wife's nephew was killed in a car crash. he was 23. he was on the way to the hospital for the birth of his first child. a daughter who was born, she is named Rebecca. we are going over Saturday. we will both be going to work in the morning. couldn't sleep, so while i wait for the meds to kick in, i came here. his wife is under sedation. this kid had everything going his way, they just signed the papers for their new home...

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:37 am**

Aah, sorry to hear that Dennis. Good luck and all.

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Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:09 pm**

Wow, that is sad news. Condolences to the family.

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:33 pm**

dennis--I am sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences.
Keep peace in your heart.

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:53 pm**

Ah, Dennis.....

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:55 pm**

sorry to hear that, sgtnull....

Posted: **Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:36 am**

My deepest sympathies, sgtnull.

It is especially tragic that this happened to someone who still had so much life ahead of him.

Posted: **Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:29 am**

thanks we go tomorrow morning.

and per Lore's suggestion. could some kind person combine my writings/poems into one thread? i shall dedicate some small writing to that person. in fact i have just the one for them. thanks, see you all tomorrow night.

Posted: **Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:41 pm**

Sorry to hear the bad news, Dennis!

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