From The Past: August 16, 2007

I checked Guido’s stitches this morning and they had come out! There was a gaping crater in his arm, so back to Dr. English we went. She got us right in and looked at his arm. She said we could let it heal like that or she could put a staple in it. I opted for the staple because I think it will help keep infection out.

So, while Guido sat in my lap, she put a staple in his arm. Yep; right there in my lap and he never made a sound, he only moved a tiny bit. He is the sweetest, gentlest friend. After the staple, she gave him another antibiotic shot just for good measure. She said if the staple comes out, we can just let it heal on its own. If that doesn’t happen, we will return in ten days to have the staple removed.

Here it is:

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I have some terrific news on mom: they’re releasing her this afternoon! I can’t wait to see her!