The diagnosis, treatment and back to the routine

Woke up at 1:45 in the morning to take Lee to the Armory. He had been up all night. I was thinking to myself how odd roads are at 2 am. Concerning because the only other people on them are probably leaving bars.

When we arrived at the armory there was a "crotch rocket/PT Cruiser" gathering going on. I don't believe these were soldiers or have anything to do with the unit it seemed like a regular place they hang out and race their bikes on Normandy Blvd. Lots of engine noise. I was concerned knowing that if one of those bikes crashed at the 100 mph I would be the nearest medical person. A few of the officers went over to let the guys know that they had called JSO and asked them to leave. They did.

So a quick good-bye and then back home. Back to bed.

Woke and the elbow seemed a bit better but still red and hot and could have spread but hard to tell. I went to a doctor. Cellulitis. Basically, you get a scratch or scrape in one of you extremities and bacteria gets at it and then you get a tissue infection. I had to admit that the only possible scratch issue that could have caused it in my elbow would be small and probably from shaving my arms. Yes, I have been shaving my arms for the past few months. I don't know why? It seemed like a good idea at the time and then I just kept doing it to avoid the growth irritation. So, lovely, yes young lovely Dr. ....I have a small hair obsession at times and stress does not help...I may have over shaved my elbow!!! I was just happy to get my super charged antibiotics and get the hell out of there.

Picked up the kids from Lynda--they had her busy all morning. Today is Liam's official birthday but he won't let us recognize it until 2:30 pm when he was actually born. Past that now...so he is 8. He has Ben over and they have been playing for a few hours.

I did the dishes, mopped the floor, graded some math papers for Hazel's class and am helping her with her homework.

We are back on track, healing and grooving. Tomorrow I go with the kids and their Gifted Class to some theater for a field trip; both are looking forward to the day.

Lee has checked in. Nice to hear that he made it okay. He sounded tired and irritated about the guys who messed up with drinking last night. Makes you realize what kids we have heading to Iraq. Most have no concept of how their inability to be consistent and responsible could cost someone their life. But at 19, who does? My thoughts were with the leadership like Lee who have the grand task to mentor these boys and keep them and their peers safe.