Bandage Off

Well … the big event of my day yesterday was taking off the bandage on the wound on my arm. My accident was a week ago, and it was still an open oozing wound. Ali changed my bandage for me two days ago, but it was hurting and itching today, so I took the bandage off.

For a while, I lay in the sun. It was only 16°; the wind felt cold so I could sustain laying in the sun. I wanted solar power to help create a seal to the exposed flesh. I was very satisfied with the change I saw in it by the time I bandaged it before going to bed

This morning, I took off the bandage again and found my wound was wet all over again, so I’ll keep it exposed today as well. Finally, I see progress and I like feeling that I am managing the treatment of the wound well. I imagine when I bandage it tonight, it will be wet again tomorrow morning. But that’s the way it’s going to go. Keeping it exposed to the elements every day feels good.

The only work I did yesterday was watering. I had to move a trickling hose around to some of the trees so that they got a good soak. They were looking rather droopy. I’ll likely spot water today in the afternoon, but I’ll also do some sunbathing to help dry my wound, and I’ll read. I can use my arm, so I may even do some light chores.

It’s predicted to rain on Thursday. I have my doubts, but at least we may get a cloudy day to I get a bit of a break from watering. Then warmer weather is forecast and so there’ll be lots of watering to do.