Thank you all for your well wishes. They cheered me up! I’m nearly back to normal. The intestinal uglies are gone, and that pleases me so much. I lost about 4 pounds (probably dehydration). It’s nice to eat again. And my arm is nearly done healing, as you can see below. It’s still tender and sore, but the oozing and scabbing are gone. I will use greater caution around the oven and stove from now on, that’s certain.

I’m also very happy that Husband is returning tonight. His flight lands at almost 11 p.m. He was in New York state since Wednesday to attend the wedding of a dear friend. Several of my coworkers called while he was gone to check in with me, and one came by yesterday with cranberry juice. It was so nice to see her.

I’m not up to much more — mostly reading. I’m enjoying Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything. I do enjoy his conversational voice. I learn so much when I read his books, and I laugh often. What an excellent combination, yes?