Beach Therapy

 Bill had a doctor appointment this afternoon. 

 After a very encouraging visit, we headed straight to South Beach Grill

 and enjoyed a delicious meal and uninterrupted conversations.

The ocean breeze worked its magic; 

 blowing our concerns away 

while lightly teasing our napkins from our laps.

 We ended up having a divine appointment with men who were teaching the surgeon a new

treatment for wound care and were still there as we were called in for our check-up.

  It will replace the wound vac--the bane of Bill's existence!

They took one look at Bill's elbow and said they could treat it right now!

Did we want to hear more about it?!

We agreed after a crash course of what they were planning and we watched amazed 

as they walked the doctor through the procedure.

First , his wound was filled with 'ground pig bladder' 

which is a powder to spark cell repair in the wound.

Then it was covered with a material similar to artificial skin, 

a protective layer and then bandages.

We go back in 10 days to check the progress;  in the meantime, no wound vac, 

no changing dressings every two days

 and a whole less pain!!!!

 He has the same limitations as to activities-which are no lifting or bending of the arm 

no swimming, still!

 I have to admit, it is the first time we have had hope since this whole ordeal began 14 weeks ago.

 See what I mean-smiles and relaxing prevail!

 The beach has a new free Library-painted so pretty

 except for a bit of graffiti--someone feels so profound; 

 "The world changed by example not your opion  opinion."

Mildly profound but rent your own billboard!

The sunset over the inter-coastal waterway at low tide;  the oyster beds are clearly seen.