Sunday 10/18/09
Mike is taking over quite well with being in charge of his wound care. Bette says she was going to back off and let him take over. His wrist was evaluated by the ortho guys and he doesn't have any new injury. He said he may have an old injury that was causing the clicking feeling in his wrist. The exposed tendons are pretty well healed except for his index finger. He will be checked on Tuesday. He is pretty bummed that there is no physical therapy on the weekends because he is very motivated to work hard.
Bette went up to Pocatello, got some business taken care of this week. They are working on Mike's house...putting up sheetrock. Chris is working on the kitchen flooring. Bette got all of the garden stuff taken care of. Bette doesn't like the paint job in her kitchen and asked them to re-do it. She talked to Jason at Birkenstock and they (Birkenstock) are donating a pair to Mike.
Got the paperwork and found out what they need to do for insurance ... there are a lot of people who have donated work time and sick time and money so Mike can get another paycheck. It is so wonderful to see that there are caring people in the world. Thank you to all who have been caring, praying, and keeping in touch with Michael. We are so grateful for all of you. Bette thinks the money will go toward Mike's insurance. . Since he is not working, he will have to pay over $400 per month just for insurance through the school district. That is great that he has that going for him. Bette is looking for other options as well, if you have any suggestions we are open to receive them.
Martin and Brenda came over on Saturday and spent a few hours with Mike. Our cousin, Susan and her husband Kent came by as well to see him today. Mike was happy to see them. Susan told Bette that she was worried because she hadn't seen a blog for a couple of days....SORRY! I was out of electronic range for a day or so...sorry for the inconvenience.
More later,
and so we go
JaCee