So long for now, Maui

'Til we meet again....Maui

As we get closer and closer to departing, I have lots of dialogue running through my mind that I want to express to you all - all my faithful followers on the blog. Thank you so much for your support....I will keep saying that - forever.

So my latest adventure is yet another lesson in preparedness. On an afternoon a few days ago, I was bugging Gord to get downstairs for a swim in the pool. He was a reluctant participant but selfishly, it was hot and I wanted to swim - and I like company. Off we went, got the lifejacket on and Gord into the pool. As he was walking across (as he does each time) to the far side, I decided to run out to the front lawn to see who was around. Just as I rounded the hedge ( like 20 seconds after I left Gord alone) I hear a faint "Diane" "Diane". I bolted back to the pool and there was a lady I have never seen before gathering up her towel etc. and looking like she wanted to run out of that pool area as fast as she could. I called over to her and said "Is he OK?" Her response was "He just got stung by a bee". Oh Boy....my life flashed before me - again. In the past Gord has reacted to bee stings on the hand by huge swelling. He also used to have many allergies so I did not know if he would have a reaction and have his throat swell up etc. As I am getting him out of the pool I am looking around for someone - anyone to help us. Not a soul to be seen. I didn't scream for help, but was a little frustrated because usually there are many people milling around. Not so this day. So, I just thought to get up to the condo and see what happens. That's where the phone is, the car keys , dry shorts etc. If in those few minutes he had a problem, we were hooped. Luckily, we did not have anything more than a very swollen middle finger on his left hand. He only has ONE hand to work with so this kind of handicapped him even more. BUT I have to say, he did not complain - at all. It hurt, but he was so amazing. Maybe it was the ice or the toothpaste that I slathered on ASAP. That is what some researcher on the internet said took the pain of a beesting from level 10 to level 2 almost instantly. Good enough for us. Just make sure the toothpaste has glycerin in it. I must also mention that Larry heard my calls while we were waiting for the elevator and rushed up with his first aid kit. Thank you Larry.

That is your tip for today. We are off to our last acupuncture appt.

I am planning to upload some pictures today so will do on a separate blog spot.

xoxo
Sheila