Day 5 At Home After Surgery -- Thursday December 16, 2010

Woke up -- thank God, did physical therapy, bad news on the Red Cross loan -- it is a no go. Started calling food pantries and other organizations for help with utilities. Met with my physical therapist A.W.; she gave me her first order right off the bat as I answered my front door -- yikes! She was sharp, blunt, and direct just like a female Drill Sergeant. She almost immediately started calling folks like my doctor when she learned that I was sleeping on a make shift bed on the floor because my futon was too low to the ground. She taught me the right way to get up my stairs which was to fold the walker into one and use it in front of me for balance and to pull myself up each step -- kool beans! I also received a care package from my good friend C. Smith who is also a nurse. Nothing from my dear mom and great christian family though!