Saturday update, mostly about my Daddy

So I got back to Greensboro yesterday evening and immediately jumped back into my "routine." Which is to say I quickly resumed doing 47 things at once, and don't know if I finished any one of them. Never mind that. I'm here, and not caught up, but I don't believe I've said "Hey I'm caught up!" in, uh, ever? So the trip has little to do with that.

Here's a photo for those who are interested. So you know: it's one I took myself. Which is to say, there's no blood and gore and bruising and ick to see. So you're safe to look at it. If my mom had her way I would have at least looked at some seriously unpalatable shots, but I held strong.

The photo has been marked to indicate the "key players," so no further commentary is really necessary here.

For those who've written and called, thanks. I appreciate it, as does my family.

Daddy had another surgery last night, and while in there they added/installled/applied? the "wound vac" that is supposed to be the saving grace of this whole treatment. I can't wait to hear the good news that it's done its job and helped the new skin to grow back. Apparently that good news should come, just not for a while...

I still don't know if I'll be joining sis and nephew tomorrow when they go down for the day, or not. Depends on how much work I get finished today. It may not, actually. I may just go, because of course I want to be there. And of course I love traveling with Mr. Pie. But we'll have to see how that feels a little later on, once I've accomplished a bit more than I have today. Back to it, then?

Cheers, ya'll!

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[Dad]

Let me add my thanks to all for your prayers, concern, well wishes, and interest. As she said, Melody did not look at the very graphic pictures of the injury. She did see one which was taken of my face in the doctor's office; It was hilarious, and she doubled over with laughter. However, I do notm blame her for refusing to look at the pictures of the foot!

The orthopaedic surgeon said that from the time of injury, the outcome is set, but there is no way of knowing what it is. It is like watching a TV movie-we just have to wait until it plays out. However, He is indeed working for the best outcome possible. As the Apostle James wrote, "faith without works is dead."

I am writing from an awkward position in a hospital bed. the computer is almost at eyelevel on the table before me. But I wanted to share and thank you. As you might guess, this is a very unfamiliar setting for me to be. I am learning from it, however. My wife says I will have more compassion for orthopaedic patients.

May God bless you all!

Don

Don Watson