The Patient

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Did you know Dave has been running? He started about a month ago and has maintained the discipline to get up early and run at least 4 mornings a week. With each time out, he is able to go faster and farther. He does have some big goals in mind, but is not telling anyone those right now just in case he can't get ready ("trained" you might even say...) in time. Unfortunately this morning he had a pretty major set-back. While dodging a car, he rolled his ankle on a curb. It happened a few miles away from our house, so we're thankful he was able to at least limp home okay. Once he got off it, though, it swelled to a size I can't even look at without feeling a little woozy. And it hurts pretty bad. We're going to give it a few days and see if maybe it's just sprained. If the pain and swelling continues, Dave will head to the ER.

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Since the girls play doctor every day with each other and their stuffed animals they are just thrilled to have a real patient! Poor Dave took the afternoon off work to get some rest at home and the girls are all over him. He's getting check-ups, shots, x-rays (that's what Ella's doing in the picture), dirty dishes served to him on trays and more ice bags than needs. Ella was dying to be the one to wrap the swollen ankle and Delia won't stop climbing on him. I'm gonna have to fake an injury to get in on this love and attention! :)