Before we come in on another wing and a prayer I might as well tell you all what the big flap was all about in getting my own left wing repaired.

On Monday May 3rd at 5:30am, thanks to a ride from my sister Emily, I reported back to Johns Hopkins Baltimore Bayview burn center so that Dr.Milner, who was one of the ones responsible for the good work done on me after the original burns, could increase the amount of skin to work with in the left shoulder area. The skin, stretched to the limit as it was, will now eventually give me room to stretch the muscle out more through vigorous PT to help me regain range of motion, thanks to the skin grafts and Z-Plasty performed. Right now, I'm wearing an abduction pillow on my arm to keep it in place while it heals, and I am as yet forbidden to drive. (Thanks to Kathie Mack, Chip Hixson and Phil Fox for favors done).

They did their usual fine job. They pride themselves on their reputation and strive to uphold it. The main complaint, as always, is the battle with the kitchen over food fit for a diabetic, but that's a fight wherever I go, alas.

I had good roomates and good service and saw a few friends from last year's month-long stay. Enough one handed typing for a while. Maybe more later.....