Jul 29 2008
The Emerald City
Dorothy and Toto finally reached their destination of the Emerald City to behold the “Wizard of Oz.” They reached the chamber of the wizard with fear and trepidation, as they sought out the magic of his gifts. Pulling the drape of the curtain where the wizard resided, Dorothy found that the wizard was skilled but had somewhat of an “attitude.”
Wishing she could “click her heels” and just go home, Dorothy found that the her arduous journey didn’t end at Oz - it was literally just beginning. The sad truth was the first wizard she had consulted had been more or less completely incompetent. This truth was more or less verified by the myriad of questions she asked of the wizard.
Dorothy found that she could go home - but with a price. The “price” would be a three hour surgical re-fracture of her radius bone to insert a plate and screws, and a fracture of the ulnar bone to shorten the deformity. The empty spaces would be filled in with an allograft. There would be two scars - each six inches long. It would mean several flights back and forth to the Emerald City, since the wizard made it clear that he didn’t want to release his skill post surgery. Dorothy scheduled the surgery for September 10th, but feels that the same result can be achieved by another hand surgery wizard that she previously consulted at Texas Tech in El Paso. However, trusting wizards is a difficult task for Dorothy - now more than ever…
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So, what are you going to do, Seattle or El Paso? Or don’t you know yet?
Hang in there, my dear. I am sorry this journey is such a rough one. Please know I am here for you.
((Hugs))
Like Dorothy, you have what you need to enter into and complete your arduous journey: heart, brains, and courage.
My prayers continue for you.
Please, please, please, let me know when your surgery is. I will pray for you throughout the entire surgery. Let me know.
It’s good that you found someone who seems to know what he’s doing! Best of luck. It will be good to have this done and not have to worry about it any more. Keep us informed and stay strong.
Like the lion you are ready to face all the dangers you fear
Nice analogy. But it’s still sad and frustrating about the outcome. But at the same hopefully because the repair is possible. And scars, they just add to personality and make for fine conversation.
Yes, when I want to be, I’m an eternal optimist.
Besides, visiting the Emerald City is not always bad. If you’re planning for a few days stay I can hook you up with dinner with my folks. Of course, I’m biased but they are super people and always up for meeting new people like me.
They are coming down here for the winter but aren’t leaving until the end of September.