Day 51

Tonight was Sam's first night home. We are so thankful to have him back at the dinner table. He is feeling good and was able to walk one mile just 48 hours after surgery. It is so important to be in shape when something unexpected comes along! Years ago, Sam, accidentally, cut off his thumb and index finger on a table saw. After a long ambulance drive to Mass. General Hospital in Boston with his severed fingers on ice, the emergency room doctor greeted Sam with a question, "Do you smoke? If you do we cannot reattach your fingers because your circulation would not be good enough to provide the necessary nourishment." Fortunately, Sam had not smoked in years, so after 14 hours of surgery both fingers were reattached and stillwork fine today. Physical fitness always pays off.

For dinner tonight, I made Bill's Barley and Vegetable Soup (pg 17) and served it with hot bread. It is quick to prep and tasted especially great to Sam after 2 days in the hospital. It's a "comfort meal" and full of good things for you.