FEBRUARY 12 2010 2200 - JACKSONVILLE FL - Let me open this post by briefly reflecting on yesterday. While at work, a co-worker of mine asked me about the situation with my wife and I. In the eyes of my co-worker, I had to be the one who apologized, even though I knew I was not the one in the wrong. I will admit that I was miffed at my co-worker, but I realized that she was right, and I had to be the bigger person. It was then that I revealed to her that I'd already sent an email to my wife saying that I was sorry for everything. I later sent an email to my co-worker telling her that she was right, and I sent a text message to my wife inviting her to engage in dialog.
Well, my wife and I did begin to communicate, albeit strained, via email. Hey it is not the Paris Accords, or the Geneva Convention, but it was an exchange. Kind of like the SALT talks between Reagan and Gorbachav in the 80's. There is still work to do, but it is a start, and that is important.
Now, let's talk about today. I went to the doctor to discuss options with my right knee. As I expected, the doctor noticed the calcium deposit which was now clearly visible on the x-ray. Without a doubt, that loose body would have to be removed before it causes even greater damage. So the next phase is an MRI, which the doctor has to obtain an approval for. Hey, just because I work for the insurance company does not mean that I would be entitled to any special privileges. I am subject to the very same requirement as people who do not work for the insurance company. So I await the outcome of the request for MRI approval. If it is approved, and once that procedure is completed, then the next phase will be surgery.
I have gone 45 years without requiring major surgery, but as fate would have it, my luck ran out at age 45. Still, with luck it should not be anything too drastic, and I should be able to recover - with the assistance of physical therapy - within a relatively short period of time, I hope.
The rest of the day was quiet. After I walked home from the doctor's office in the cold February rain, a trip that was close to 4 miles, I just settled down and surfed the net. So when I say that I have done little close to nothing since 4:00 PM, I mean just that.
So here is where I stand, leg permitting...<smile>. OK, seriously, here is where I am. I confirmed the need for surgery, and I await the fateful day. My wife and I are thawing out our little cold war, so I can return the aircraft carriers to port. Interesting how life can be so simple at times, and complicated at others. I guess that is what gives life it's elements of entertainment.
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