Thumb Update

i'm not sure if people are still checking this- but i figured i would give an update as to how i'm doing. circus flew me home last friday. i have been enjoying my time sleeping late, walking my dogs, watching tv, and doing whatever i please. i have been justifying eating ice cream for breakfast and watching tv for hours on end with the fact that my thumb was amputated :) i go to the doctor tomorrow to get stitches removed and hopefully get some idea as to how they next several weeks will go. i can't do a whole lot with my hand still. some things i can manage doing with just my fingers but i try to just leave it alone for the most part. my left hand muscles are still pretty weak and i'm hoping that in time i will build the strength up to what my right hand is...or i guess once used to be. the real challenge is going to start when i can "use" my hand/thumb (nub) but physically can't. i have no doubt that i will eventually get used to it but i know it won't happen without frustration, tears, many cuss words and an endless amount of patience. well- i will keep everyone posted.

check out my website- i accepted the challenge to raise $1000 for the MN animal humane society 2008 walk for animals on may 3rd. make a donation if you can! i am at $270/$1000. not bad after only 1 day!

http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/TR/Walk/General?px=1179745&pg=personal&fr_id=1060&s_tafId=5172