Rod had class this morning (the first & last Tues morning class that he'll have this semester), and I had an RDNS appointment to have my dressing changed, so I drove Rod to class and walked over to the hospital. The nurse was running late today. The usual one I see on Tuesdays, Jenny, had a scheduled day off, and my Friday nurse, Raelene, was working in her place. This might be a good thing, as since Raelene was the last to see my back, she could certainly tell that it's not looking as good as it was on Friday. My skin's a bit red and puffy. And I have to admit my whole mid-trunk is a bit achy. Not that I take much stock in aches and pains these days because one day it's one thing and the next day another. Anyway, we have to keep an eye on this as it doesn't look that great and I do feel a bit 'flat' (an Aussie phrase for 'not my best').

Once finished having my dressing changed, I took my walk for the day... walking to Colonnades and running a few errands for myself including picking up an inexpensive step-stool I can use for when I take photos using my kitchen counter. It's a great spot for photos, but unfortunately it would help if I were a few inches taller. This will solve that problem.

Another errand was getting 'Mom' ticking again. When I went back to the states a couple years ago, I was visiting Pam and she brought out a small box of my Mom's jewelry and suggested I help myself to anything I was interested in. I picked up a few things that I'd given Mom over the years, but nothing really interested me. Later that night, I woke up in the night and wanted to know the time. I had my phone with me, but it was set to Adelaide time and I didn't want to change it -- knowing the time at home was important to me too. And then as if she were talking to me, I could practically hear my Mom reminding me that there was a perfectly nice watch of hers downstairs that was part of the 'box' and really, I'd probably get more use of it than it currently had. So I wore it for the rest of my trip until one of Diane's cats hid it so well that it wasn't found until Diane was moving. She mailed it to me, and it's been a companion every time I go out since then. I always feel like I'm taking Mom with me on my walks, or when I go shopping or to doctors appointments. And it's been particularly meaningful for me when waiting for scary news like mammogram results and such. It's just good knowing I have my Mom 'with me'. I know she's always with me, but the watch just helps as a reminder when I really need one.

Well, 'Mom' started losing time a few weeks ago and stopped altogether the other day, so I had to have the battery replaced. And even that's funny as my Mom wore hearing aides and so often needed her batteries changed. :-) Anyway, it's good to have her ticking again. I really my Mom, and having the watch just helps make her feel closer to me.

For tea tonight, we're having a turkey thigh roast. It smells absolutely yummy.