Happy Winter and Happy Hannukah!

The staples are all gone. Renee wouldn't let me take them out. I don't know why. She'll let me change her bag but not pull a couple of staples? Oh well, I'll just have to find someone else to practice on.

The fever is still here, it's hovering around 101. The nurse wants us to see the family doctor tomorrow and hopefully figure out what's causing it. Renee's on antibiotics so it shouldn't be from the incision drainage.

I'm probably jumping the gun but Renee's down to two pain pills a day. And no it has nothing to do with her parent's thinking that she's becoming an addict. The doc says if you need them them take them. Don't suffer if there's relief available. Luckily the pain is reducing normally through the healing process.

The drainage continues but no one thinks it's abnormal or worrisome. A light dressing changed a couple times a day is keeping it clean and dry.

It is the first night of both Hannukah and Winter so in honor of this auspicious occasion I offer the following:

Hannukah Solstice
By Bob Masterson

Awake ye maidens of winter
Unfold your blanket of white
The shortest day’s upon us
The sun gives way to night

Unwrap your olden candles
Eight torches glowing bright
Retell the tales of splendor
And ancient text recite

A miracle has happened
The Temple was the site
Of the first oil crisis
Low fuel that stayed alight

Bring forth your merry tidings
Exchange rewards tonight
Celebrate the season
In Festivals of Light