Hey, guys...
This will take me forever, as John is asleep, but I thought you'd like an update.
Met with Animal Control officer on Sat. morn. He took my statement as much as I could remember-which was about 3 minutes from start to end as I went into shock. He took more pics of additional finger, calf, ear and head injuries. He's going to make an appointment to interview my brother next week. as he'll be in court most of this week on other cases. He said my injuries were the worse he's seen in ages. I'm lucky to be alive.
The neighbor,according to neighbors and the hospital was looking for me. HE had been at the hospital that day but spelt my name wrong so they sent him away. I saw him outside on Sat afternoon and he quickly asked how my hand was and I told him awful..blah blah.. and suggested we don't speak. I don't want to get talkative or say something I'll regret as I have an appt. with a lawyer on Monday.He was 'fixing' his fence-adding layers of wood at the bottom. I saw 1 dog with him. Today I saw 2, neither with a required muzzle or leash.
Everyone I know has been awesome. New neighbors across the street offered help, as did some I rarely see and of course the puppy's owners have been either calling or over everyday. Ofcourse all of you have been so sweet and kind.
Have Dr appt on Friday. I know i need one more surgery, but maybe as many as 3-4. The sling turns my fingers black so I have to rest mt entire arm on 2-3 pillowsto keep my arn vertical and constantly wiggle, stretch, bend my fingers. They are less swollen but still discolored and wrinkly. John and I have had dinner out every night since, thanks to loving friends. Tomorrow i will go to a Passover dinner and Sunday, to an Easter dinner, so I'll be spiritually covered! My brother has been a gem. His girlfriend of 6 yrs broke up with him2 weeks ago, and our relationship improved dramatically since and evenmore now. John is my savior-I thinks he loves caring for me anyway and hates my independent ways! I feel like I'm a changed person, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.
Big secret revealed... i stopped smoking as of 4P April 5. I love my hand and fingers better than the Marlboro Man. I'm using an inhaler. My fab dentist gives me all the freebies I want now .Maybe this was also an omen.
Sorry to yak away. I was missing you all. I have so many threads to catch up on, sorry-spend a lot of time sleeping.
Puppy, Boots is fine except for a deep puncture wound on his little butt. My darling Klo is loving and attentive. I'm so relieved she wasn't hurt.
I love you all.....Karen