Teamwork!




Ava loves "Wonder Pets.". We now know the theme song very well. We even noticed our security alarm plays part of this theme when we set it! The part of the song we hear is "What's gonna work -- Teamwork!"

If I had to pick a theme for our family, I think Teamwork would be a good one! But poor Mike is the one doing all the work this time!

April 7 I had an arthroscopic left rotator cuff repair. I am told by my Physical Therapist that this is not a surgery for the faint-hearted! I really had no choice if I wanted to continue to use my arm. My rotator cuff had torn off the bone, probably due to lots of use and bone spurs. It is completely cleaned out and tacked down now.

The really hard part is the therapy! My home exercises are no problem. But during my rehab sessions, my PT guy, Chet, really pushes my arm to the limit! The first time I actually had tears running out. But then comes the wonderful ice bag! And I noticed afterwards that my shoulder felt better. And it continues to feel better each time. No more tears, now.

Now, the Teamwork part...I cannot use my left arm! The elbow has to stay right by my side...no lifting, no carrying anything heavier than a coffee cup. I cannot really get dressed completely by myself, although that will get better as the swelling and bruising goes away. Mike has been a wonderful help! I don't get to start using my arm until August! I hope he is not worn out by then!

"If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.". Ecclesiastes 4:10





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