Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A broken shoulder
I found out Tuesday that the sprain/strained arm I have been nursing is acutally a broken shoulder...pout....now it hurs worse than before.
Good news! No surgery..yippee.. It's broken in a place that cannot be splinted so I am keeping it in a sling. It's also in a place that doesn't allow for surgery unless it's a new shoulder, which is not necessary now.
And waiting the 3 weeks did not do any damage. I'll begin Physical Therapy next Friday and go 3 times a week for at least 6 weeks. I may not get full range of motion back.
My neighbor said she would take me to my appoitments for a few weeks until I can feel comfortable driving. It's really hard to reach the gear shift with a bum right arm. And a few friends have emailed to say they'd help me out....Coco and Deb said they'd move up here for me!
Very very nice offer from both, but I think I'm okay for now on my own with drivers.
I'm in a much better mood/place tonight than I was last night. I can plan to go to a few fibery places later in the fall.
Puppy will have to be postponed until after I see how physical therapy works.
Thanks for all the good wishes sent my way.
Good news! No surgery..yippee.. It's broken in a place that cannot be splinted so I am keeping it in a sling. It's also in a place that doesn't allow for surgery unless it's a new shoulder, which is not necessary now.
And waiting the 3 weeks did not do any damage. I'll begin Physical Therapy next Friday and go 3 times a week for at least 6 weeks. I may not get full range of motion back.
My neighbor said she would take me to my appoitments for a few weeks until I can feel comfortable driving. It's really hard to reach the gear shift with a bum right arm. And a few friends have emailed to say they'd help me out....Coco and Deb said they'd move up here for me!
Very very nice offer from both, but I think I'm okay for now on my own with drivers.
I'm in a much better mood/place tonight than I was last night. I can plan to go to a few fibery places later in the fall.
Puppy will have to be postponed until after I see how physical therapy works.
Thanks for all the good wishes sent my way.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Puppy Class
Paulsen
Primrose
Maverick
Lynne
Aries
Pile of Puppies
Sunday, September 06, 2009
How it went down...
...or should the title be "How I went down"?
It began as a lovely Wednesday afternoon. I met Fame and Debbie at Lowe's where we walked around and Debbie showed me how to interact with people wanting to pet Fame, how to let Fame look around and experience new things. Then we went to Starbucks for an iced coffee and tea.
Once back at my house we unpacked Fames overnight things...crate, blankies, toys, stuffed bones, food, etc. Fame and I had a nice dinner, she slept well in her crate (I slept well in my bed) and the sun rose on Thursday.
We played ate breakfast, rested, played in the backyard, went for a short walk in front of the house and Fame had a stuffed bone while I had lunch.
Then it was off in the car for a trip to The Knitting Corner. She was wonderful. Laid at my side with only a few reminders. Sure, a few balls of yarn were tasted, but nothing harmed.
Once home, we had dinner and settled in with Judge Judy. I thought...hmm, how about another walk!
So off we went, just across the street, not to far. We met a neighbor and chatted a minute, and turned back for home.
And there he was...Evil Eyed Cat. Now I knew how Bailey reacted to this cat (barking a very high shrill bark) and I've even walked Nixon by this cat (barking and wagging of tail). What I didn't know was that Fame didn't have much experience with cats...and an Evil Eyed Cat at that!
I felt her stiffen and saw the hair on her back stand straight up and she stopped. I put the leash in my right hand, took her collar with my left and hustled her along, talking to her. She relaxed, looked at me. So I released her collar and as I went to put the leash back in my left hand she made her move.
She turned back to the cat and took off jerking my arm. I had no choice but to follow. But I lost my footing and fell forward flat on my stomach with my right arm outstretched.
My arm hit hard. Every muscle was screaming. Thanks to my neighbors I was able to get back home.
So here I sit, a week and a few days later, still not able to move my arm out to the side. But the colors are interesting...red, black green...from below my elbow to my shoulder. Each day it gets better. I went to the grocery store yesterday. The hard part was clicking in my seat belt. Never realized how hard it is.
So, that's the story.
But while sitting around doing nothing I've had the gutters cleaned. And replanned my backyard. They'll be out in the next week or so to rip out the azalea's, trim back the gardenia's, and put in more pathway's for pots. This winter we'll do a big trim on the 3 crepe myrtles. This should allow more sun the the yard.
It began as a lovely Wednesday afternoon. I met Fame and Debbie at Lowe's where we walked around and Debbie showed me how to interact with people wanting to pet Fame, how to let Fame look around and experience new things. Then we went to Starbucks for an iced coffee and tea.
Once back at my house we unpacked Fames overnight things...crate, blankies, toys, stuffed bones, food, etc. Fame and I had a nice dinner, she slept well in her crate (I slept well in my bed) and the sun rose on Thursday.
We played ate breakfast, rested, played in the backyard, went for a short walk in front of the house and Fame had a stuffed bone while I had lunch.
Then it was off in the car for a trip to The Knitting Corner. She was wonderful. Laid at my side with only a few reminders. Sure, a few balls of yarn were tasted, but nothing harmed.
Once home, we had dinner and settled in with Judge Judy. I thought...hmm, how about another walk!
So off we went, just across the street, not to far. We met a neighbor and chatted a minute, and turned back for home.
And there he was...Evil Eyed Cat. Now I knew how Bailey reacted to this cat (barking a very high shrill bark) and I've even walked Nixon by this cat (barking and wagging of tail). What I didn't know was that Fame didn't have much experience with cats...and an Evil Eyed Cat at that!
I felt her stiffen and saw the hair on her back stand straight up and she stopped. I put the leash in my right hand, took her collar with my left and hustled her along, talking to her. She relaxed, looked at me. So I released her collar and as I went to put the leash back in my left hand she made her move.
She turned back to the cat and took off jerking my arm. I had no choice but to follow. But I lost my footing and fell forward flat on my stomach with my right arm outstretched.
My arm hit hard. Every muscle was screaming. Thanks to my neighbors I was able to get back home.
So here I sit, a week and a few days later, still not able to move my arm out to the side. But the colors are interesting...red, black green...from below my elbow to my shoulder. Each day it gets better. I went to the grocery store yesterday. The hard part was clicking in my seat belt. Never realized how hard it is.
So, that's the story.
But while sitting around doing nothing I've had the gutters cleaned. And replanned my backyard. They'll be out in the next week or so to rip out the azalea's, trim back the gardenia's, and put in more pathway's for pots. This winter we'll do a big trim on the 3 crepe myrtles. This should allow more sun the the yard.
Friday, September 04, 2009
Arm & Puppy update
With the bum arm, I had to make the decision to postpone receipt of puppy. A few pups arrived this week and the rest will be here early next week. I still can't brush my teeth with my right hand so there is no way I could handle an 8 week old puppy!
I'm hoping by October releases I'll be ready and able to handle a baby.
And I am reading your blogs about soups and sheep and little ones going off to school, just trying to keep the arm rested so am not commenting.
I just watched Cat Bordhi's video on her new book. Hmmmmm, sock may be in my future. Interesting concept.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6d076POJ04
I'm hoping by October releases I'll be ready and able to handle a baby.
And I am reading your blogs about soups and sheep and little ones going off to school, just trying to keep the arm rested so am not commenting.
I just watched Cat Bordhi's video on her new book. Hmmmmm, sock may be in my future. Interesting concept.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6d076POJ04
Monday, August 31, 2009
short update
Great day/night with Fame. We saw a cat. We passed it. I thought she had forgotten, she hadn't. My right arm is messed up. Can't drive. Details when I can type better. Hope this doesn't mess up my chances.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Puppy Adoptions, Toys & Vet Services
To answer KatieGirl's question about dogs that do not make it as a service dog, yes they are offered to their raiser for adoption. If the raiser does not wish to adopt, then they are offered to the public. I believe the fee is $1500.00.
I think I mentioned that if the dogs do not make a good guide for a blind person,then they may be trained for an austic child, or drug/bomb sniffing or search and rescue. Then they are offered for adoption.
Last nights class was interesting. We watched a video made by Debbie & Fame and a few others. It showed how to work with your dog through a normal day. Example, Debbie was putting clothes in the wash, Fame was on a "go place/stay". Debbie dropped a sock and said something like "not your's" in a pleasant voice, few more clothes in the wash, drops another sock and repeats. Debbie continued to speak to Fame about what a good dog she was. Fame stayed laying on her rug and watched Debbie load the washer.
And we watched little Aries figure out what he needed to do on his own last night. He's great with commands sit/down but could he figure it out on his own? So his raiser was asked to sit in a chair without commanding Aries and ignore him, pretend she was speaking to someone.
As we (15 or so all crowded in a hallway) held our breath Aries tried really hard to get her attention, (he looked up at her, there was no jumping) when he couldn't, he looked around a bit and then layed down next to the chair. When the trainer said "good" we exploded with applause and Aries received a "puppy party" (about 10 pieces of kibbe) Exercise took maybe 20 seconds if that.
And speaking of toys...Target had a sale so few new toys came home with me today. And I bought a treat bag for me. Clips on your belt/waist band.
And a huge Thank You to Dr. Brooks of Chesapeake Animal Hospital He's agreed to sponsor my puppy for his/her medical needs.
I think I mentioned that if the dogs do not make a good guide for a blind person,then they may be trained for an austic child, or drug/bomb sniffing or search and rescue. Then they are offered for adoption.
Last nights class was interesting. We watched a video made by Debbie & Fame and a few others. It showed how to work with your dog through a normal day. Example, Debbie was putting clothes in the wash, Fame was on a "go place/stay". Debbie dropped a sock and said something like "not your's" in a pleasant voice, few more clothes in the wash, drops another sock and repeats. Debbie continued to speak to Fame about what a good dog she was. Fame stayed laying on her rug and watched Debbie load the washer.
And we watched little Aries figure out what he needed to do on his own last night. He's great with commands sit/down but could he figure it out on his own? So his raiser was asked to sit in a chair without commanding Aries and ignore him, pretend she was speaking to someone.
As we (15 or so all crowded in a hallway) held our breath Aries tried really hard to get her attention, (he looked up at her, there was no jumping) when he couldn't, he looked around a bit and then layed down next to the chair. When the trainer said "good" we exploded with applause and Aries received a "puppy party" (about 10 pieces of kibbe) Exercise took maybe 20 seconds if that.
And speaking of toys...Target had a sale so few new toys came home with me today. And I bought a treat bag for me. Clips on your belt/waist band.
And a huge Thank You to Dr. Brooks of Chesapeake Animal Hospital He's agreed to sponsor my puppy for his/her medical needs.
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