Update on Carolina Family Roots

The past two weeks have been very distressing in our quiet little home. On 4 February, I sat down at my computer to do a blog post and some minor research. When I got up from my computer I noticed that my left knee was severely swollen. I thought nothing of it, rubbed it with liniment and went to bed.

At approximately 3:30 am Monday morning I got up to use the bathroom and fell flat on my behind. Needless to say, there is no way my wife can lift a 210# man so she had to dial 911.

The Rescue Squad was called and off I go to the hospital where I was diagnosed as having an infected knee. Don't know why it's infective, but it is.

On Tuesday, 6 February the Doctors operated on the knee flushing 6 gallons of water through the knee to remove any infection and bacterial residue.

On Friday, they rush to get me out of the hospital; an event that they failed at on Thursday, 8 February.

On Saturday, the home health nurse came for her initial visit; checked my temperature; called the Doctor and had me readmitted to the hospital on 10 February.

On 11 February, I again had the same flushing procedure done on my left knee. I was released from the hospital on 13 February and am presently at home and doing well.

I have a blot clot in my left leg and is on blood thinners to prevent further issues.

I don't know when I will be back posting but I will be back.

Please keep me and my lovely wife Melba in your thoughts and prayers.