One Week After Surgery

The day dawned foggy and cool and it had rained overnight. Dennis wanted to go to town today and talk to friends. I covered his incision with gauze squares, then a roll, and he wore a blue surgeon's hat, which covers his head. There are thousands of visitors on the Ketchikan streets this time of year, and many are in a hurry returning to cruise ships. I think he overdid it though-next time I bring the tylenol and a snack for him. He seems in less pain and it is easier to eat now as the swelling subsides. Only one week after surgery!
Kona has improved markedly, wagging her tail, eating her bland diet and watching us eat our non-bland diet. You know she's better when she watches your every move cooking dinner. Tomorrow we talk with Ardath about caring for the animals while we are gone.
Dennis has decided to sell his boat, and I think he is content with the price-this signals an acknowledgement of the future and a need to plan. As we contemplate what has to be done, Dennis says "We need to call __________ and tell them what is going on." I nod my head and make a note to remind him the next day. Today I found out which surgeon to visit to get the staples removed from his incision next week. Other than that we are maintaining our sanity by enjoying the greenness of Alaska, the wet weather (never thought I'd say that) and having our friends and family being in touch. Keep those comments coming, Faith and Dennis