Saturday was Armando’s Birthday. I made him a traditional Chileno dish. It was called Pastel de Choclo (Corn and Meat Pie), with Ensalada de Chilena (Chileno Salad) and we enjoyed a glass of wine. I made him Boston Cream cupcakes and put sprinkles with candles on them. It was my first time making Pastel de Choclo and I enjoyed preparing it. I had tasted that dish made by his Mom and Sister and I was only hoping mine met up to Armando’s expectations and gave him a little taste of home.
Here are some pictures I found showing:
A traditional Pastel de Choclo cooked in clay dish.
Ensalada de Chilena
In the evening we rented and watched a movie and that was fun. We had not done that in a long time.
I crocheted Armando a little bear. Armando and I both like the amigurumi crochet animals. So it was enjoyable to try a new pattern. I will show you a picture of the bear later. The next thing I want to make for Armando is a crochet dragon.
I am having a few issues with wounds again. Only this time I have three. One I have is the same wound on my ribcage that I had previously. I went to see the wound nurse and she said it was pressure from the bone on the inside. I do not have a lot of fatty tissue to pad in that area and surgery is out completely to shave the bone because it would mess up my seating alignment which is already compromised from past surgeries and scoliosis. Arrgh.
Only thing to do is eat well and get protein which doesn’t bother me, (because I enjoy food) treat the wounds and try to be very aware of positioning to prevent pressure points. I wish I could prevent these skin problems but I cannot. I had to have reconstructive surgery years ago on my back so these are just problems that could not be fixed and the aftermath. Just so you understand why this happens to me from time to time. I do not think I ever mentioned that about myself before on my blog although I know I have mentioned wound problems before.
I hope you have a good rest of the weekend!
I am off to bed. Night Night. :)
2 comments:
I'm so sorry you're having issues with wounds again. I hope the treatment and recoup go smoothly. I know it has to be uncomfortable but I hope it isn't so painful that you can't rest. Thinking happy thoughts for you and picturing you in the white healing light.
dammit Michelle! this sucks. I guess you'll just have to spend a little longer in the sack and work on those other 'pressure points' ;^)
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