So, January started off with me getting my cast removed and a 'resting' splint put on. I was allowed to remove it for twice daily exercise sessions and bathing and hair-washing. 
Then, on February 11th, the surgeon told me that I can take the splint off all day, except for sleeping and lifting heavy things. The swelling is expected to go down over the next 6 months or so. And I can begin physical therapy on the arm right away. I have exercises to do at home and will begin the rehab next week.
I'm as weak as a baby with that wrist, I went to the rehab place on Thursday after seeing the surgeon and they measured all kinds of things on my arm. I can squeeze the requisite 60 pounds with my left hand but the right hand can only manage to squeeze 7 pounds...lots of room to improve there!
Over the next few days, we are expecting 2 different snow storms - both together are expected to dump our entire year's worth of snow - 18 inches! That's all fine, but I am such a scaredy-cat with snowy roads, this news just didn't sit well with me. Fortunately, or unfortunately - depending on one's point of view - my car is in the shop and probably won't be repaired for another 3 - 5 weeks...plenty of time for the snow to melt, don't you think? This photo taken outside the front door just an hour or so ago...it is snowy, windy, and only 3 degrees outside.
I ran away from home in mid-January. Only for 3 days, but it was a wonderful respite. I met my best friend in Las Vegas - we hadn't seen each other in 12 years. With the Plague still rampant, we didn't go to any shows, or do much shopping, or eat out a lot. We spent almost the entire 3 days in our hotel, just talking and sharing and laughing. We DID get up to the Bellagio Hotel in time for the fountains and music program - outside.
And we went to a quilt shop one afternoon and then to the Venetian to see the inside canals and gondolas. We stopped for a milkshake at the Black Hat - they are huge and we didn't need to eat dinner that night at all!
Mr. Wonderful's second youngest sister is in the hospital with some health challenges. Being as the Plague is still an issue around here, no one can get in to see her...then on Tuesday, their oldest sister suddenly passed away! Her memorial is this next Friday - we are hoping the weather allows us to get out to go to the memorial. I'm almost afraid to ask "What next?" cause I don't want the Universe to take that as a challenge...it's almost like 2021 talking to 2020 "You think that was bad? Here, hold my beer!"
I will leave you with blessings and prayers for a warm and safe week. One filled with wonder and time to be with those you love. If you can't be with them, maybe you get to talk to them on the phone, or Zoom with them. Let folks know how much they mean to you. Find joy in the everyday things.
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