It has been quite a day at the hospital. I am only able to be with Harry because of the generosity of Jane and Marianne. Wow, we are lucky!
Harry passed a good night in the end. Sleeping through from 11 – 7!!
Then we met Dr. Andrew Spitzfaden, the orthopedic surgeon, who is young, cute, and competent. He showed us the x ray…
And said Harry did not need surgery – just a brace and 6 to 8 weeks non weight bearing. We were so happy. And even happier to find he was a pal of our beloved Clarkes, who have absconded to North Carolina. Carolyn has her ear always to the ground and might as well be right here, she is so connected!
Louise and Carolyn and Pam and Maggie sent an amazing flower arrangement! Harry is very popular with the ladies. I am lucky to claim him as mine. The man who delivered the flowers knew of Harry as a sculptor, which was fun!
Peter brought apples
Then Ted Schlafly stopped in for a visit (despite his imminent retirement) and ruined our day by suggesting surgery might be a good idea!
There were other visitors (Peter twice, and Laura, and Cherie – for yet another physician opinion – and friends showing so much love and support that it was difficult to keep up. Physical Therapy started, and Occupational Therapy and the Social Worker touched base. Exhausting – but Harry is doing much better, and all were so nice and helpful.
Andy, as Carolyn refers to Dr. Spitzfaden, came by again and after some dithering on my part, Harry made a choice to try to heal without surgery. It’s a risk, but what isn’t?
I dashed home for some things, taking 4 hours, and discussed logistics with Jane. This is not going to be simple, but we are going forward. We will be here until Monday certainly. Many arrangements need to be made.
For a final piece of medical advice, I consulted a veterinarian who shall be nameless, and who made me laugh, but also put my mind at ease about Harry’s choice.
Now we are together again and planning on a restful night at St. Luke’s, our vacation destination this winter.
Jane sends us wonderful pictures to reassure us that the animals are happy.
Mistletoe 
Roscoe
OH NO! Harry I’m so sorry to hear about your bizarre accident. But glad to hear that you are mending and feeling better. My thoughts are with you. My only advice- Florida (no ice). diane
Good advice, Diane! Others have recommended yak trax but apparently they need to be worn, not just owned (which we do) ! Florida sounds easier…
Am I reading these past two posts right? Can’t believe your injuries, and now Harry’s. Quadrouple Ouch!! When I have huge prayers for those I love I enlist help from all the animal souls gone from this plane of existence. So Telstar, Heartbreak, Binski, Mr. Grae, Splash, and the still living Jesse, along with all the doggies, Sydney, Tasha, Sadie, Nicholas, Bridgett, Nipper, and Chaps, we are all praying for fast and perfect healing, and most of all, for these accidents to cease, never to happen again!
What a wonderful crew to have pulling for us! Thanks, Jane, and all your loved ones here and gone.
Anne, Of course you consulted a vet! Did “nameless” vet recommend putting him down?? Seriously, am glad to hear Harry is feeling better.
Thoughts are with you both – Leslie
Funny you mention that, Leslie. One doctor was telling Harry that the only thing worse than this break is the tibia / fibula because of poor blood supply. And he said “Of course, you know how that’s handled in horses! So be glad it’s your femur!”… I resisted mentioning that the same solution applies to femurs in horses… 😳
Feel better soon! Love from Nancy and Steve.
Glad you guys have kept your sense of humor. Hang in there. Put us on the food delivery schedule.
Thanks, Jonee! With pain meds, appetite is not worthy of your wonderful meals. Soon we will be better and head north for a feed!
Oh Harry, so good to see you smile. Heal well and fast. God bless you and Anne and friends who will see you galloping through to the next adventure. Love, L
Anne and Harry we are so sorry that this happened! We are a halfway stop anytime. I am so glad you have a private room and can spend the night. The omelets are pretty good for breakfast at St. Luke’s. Skip the oatmeal. We are also glad no one shot Steve last year when he broke his fibula/tibia. Anne we loved reading your blog and seeing all the pictures.