News worthy

April 19, 2013

Bogged down by the whirling ten plus inches of snow. The report from my CT is more bad news. The fibula fracture is not completely healed (which he claims is not a big deal,) a bone spur was discovered above the heel, plate side is not healing properly either and, as we know, all seven screws and plate must be removed. I will speak directly with the capable surgeon about various options and get my plethora of questions answered early next week. I noticed two of the pins poking out of the skin on the outer bone this morning. Like the three-legged frog it is simply a subtle reminder that all is not well.

Three hounds keep my feet warm while I watch the lime green capped and jacketed waste management representative empty the cans out in the back alley. He looks as disgusted about the weather conditions as the next guy. I thought about the snow shoveling serviceman who has to return time and time again this season to prevent his clients from calling other businesses for snow removal. A slippery slope. I put in my two cents last night which actually felt good to see progress in my efforts.

CNN has been on most of the morning, catching silent glimpses of the young man we are all stalking, tossing around his character flaws, delving into his behaviors, horrendous acts and history. I consider what he may be experiencing in these hours of inevitable capture. Suppose he thinks about his demise and whether he can manage the remainder of his life in prison or contemplate the alternative. Nowhere to turn and no one to provide support nor comfort, let alone food and much needed sleep. Being on the run and everyone locked-down to focus all energy on the trap must be arduous.  

I pray the outcome happens sooner than later and there is some relief brought to the victims in this horrific tragedy.