Where I've Been

Okay, I admit I really intended to write a little every day, not every ten days! Unfortunately, sometimes life sends you a detour. And another unfortunately...sometimes that detour you'd rather not take. Such is the case recently with M-the Babiest, a bowl of hot soup, a trip to the after hours emergency clinic, a trip to the real emergency room, and a trip to the burn center.


With a smile like he has, you really can't downplay the magnitude of a positive attitude and a sweet disposition, and of course a heckuva lot of Codeine!

He had such a hard time keeping the bandages on his arm, chest, back, and especially his hand. He's very dominant right, very dominant. Not having use of the right hand really bugged him. We tried initially making him a "boxing glove" and he did use it on Daddy and The Bigs. When that didn't work we wrapped it as a mitt where he could move the thumb separately from the fingers. That worked for a few hours. Finally we gave up and, with the blessing of the burn center, let him remove it. I figured if it hurt him too much he just wouldn't use the hand, right? We wash it extra often and let him go. It's healing nicely.

Keeping his upper arm, back, chest, and side area bandaged is a different thing. It has to stay bandaged and moist to heal properly. The edges are already looking much better but the area that was third degree burned is still requiring a cover. The burn center came up with a great, albeit not very visually pleasing, idea. I'll post pictures of it shortly, but it really is a nice setup!

Here is a peek at the worst part. The bandage change is quite painful, but he's quickly over it and ready to play again.

Our sincere thanks are sent out for all who have prayed for his recovery, and all who continue to do so. God works wonders and we see it every day with this injury. Thank you and watch for the next update!