update on "the wound"

Things are good. I went back into UNC yesterday and they did an ultrasound and found another pocket that they had to drain. Then they irrigated/packed me back up and sent me on my way. I don't have to go back there at all unless things go in a bad direction.

So, here's the thing. I am not done with this little saga. I have to go everyday for a week-10 days to have "the wound" unpacked and repacked. I don't love that process but I have a great doctor friend helping me with this part and she's very gentle. That (obviously) means that I won't be able to get home for at least another week. I am so tired and worn out that is okay with me. (At least it is for me today... check with me again tomorrow.) Nick has to head home and while I am going to miss him to pieces, I am so glad he's going to get back to the kids. Believe it or not, this has been really nice time for Nick and I. I mean yeah, I've been in a lot of pain and have had no energy. But I've gotten to chill with the Nick-ster. He's taken good care of me and it's been nice to have him to myself. Silver lining.

Things are fine in Jacmel-- the hurricane was more or less a non-issue there. Looks like it will not be the same story for the Bahamas/the Carolinas. The kids are mostly doing great. Jean Louis is pretty sick, but he's been to the doctor and is getting the labs/meds he needs. (Still I am glad that Nick would be back tomorrow to oversee that.)

Did you hear that there was an earthquake in Virginia today? Apparently a bunch of people in the Triangle felt it. I, thankfully, did not. Crazy times, eh?

Okay, gonna go. I feel a nap coming on.

PS--I never know what to call "the wound." I am thinking of naming it. Any suggestions as to what I should name it?