September 16, 2011

  • This Is When You Know Someone Loves You

     

    TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

    Today Tara called the Beast early to ask a favor of him.  Her good friend and ex-sister-in-law has been here visiting with her son.  They were going to Chattanooga today to visit those esoteric visitors centers called Rock City and Ruby Falls.  Upon their return, she was hoping he would take a picture of the three related boys (the ones involved with that particular ex-husband and the sister-in-law's son) for their paternal grandmother.  The older of the two boys belonging to Tara was fortunate enough to have his hair covering the 17 stitches he had to get for an injury from goofing around the other day (the three older boys were involved).

    Now, here's where the love comes in.  A couple weeks ago, while scratching my back with a back scratcher, I hit a spot that shouldn't have been there.  With some serious gyrations, I discovered a bump that looked a lot like a developing cyst or boil.  The Beast is one of those types that is not helpful for something like that.  Besides, I knew it wasn't ready to pop yet. 

    Today, when I leaned back in my chair this morning, I got that *ut-oh* feeling.  It was ready.  I've had one or two of these before and I can tell.  I was glad that Tara was coming over because she has helped me out in a similar type situation once before.  So, after the pictures were taken and the Beast was working on making up some copies, I pulled her into my room and asked her for her help.

    As soon as she saw it, she said, *Oh, my goodness!  It's HUGE!  What should I do?*  I handed her some tissue paper and said, *Squeeze*.  When she did, she gave out a yell and said, *I guess it really was ready to pop*, as she leaned over and wiped up some stuff from the floor.  I then held the tissue box and told her to keep going until there was no more.  She did.  She then put some triple antibiotic ointment on it and a bandage.  Bless her heart.  It was such a relief.

    Trust me on this.....it was not a little feat, nor a small boil.  It took her over two minutes to get it emptied.  And the stuff that comes out is not something most people can even look at.   I am so very glad she loves me and has the stomach for it.  And now I can sit back in comfort.  Well, almost.  The spot is just a bit sore right now but I know that will pass.  Thank you again, Tara.  Love you,too.