With a little help from my friends

Today's report in the New England Kernel of Medicine notes a startling breakthrough in the

healing of severe tibial trauma.  The stimulatory effects of Knitting Mojo have been found, in a
randomized, prospective, uncontrolled study, to facilitate healing of open segmental tib-fib fractures.  After multiple doses, calcium was noted at all three fracture sites.  This therapy, pioneered by Kellee of ObsessionduJour, was conceived and delivered, via the ether, to the Massachusetts test site throughout the month of May.  The effects of therapy were measured twelve weeks after injury.

While the researchers are unwilling to speculate as to the relative contributions of different therapies (i.e. knitting vs spinning vs crochet), the wife of the patient was heard to say, "I don't care what you guys think, it's all the fiberistas who can take credit for this one."

While the test subject will not be able to jump for joy for several months, his
long-suffering wife is doing a delirious-with-happiness dance.  No further surgery is anticipated.

YOU DID IT.

And thank you all for helping me to survive the experience.

This is what I found when I walked into the bedroom multiple times since NHS&W:















And this is  how we are celebrating:

Comments

[Rachel H]

Dearheart, this is the most wonderful news! I've just poured myself a wee glass of wine to celebrate with you. I think this calls for something really unique and special though, like, say, a guest post from our patient himself? *ducks and runs, giggling madly and trying not to spill any wine*

Big Hugs.

[rho1640]

Well - I don't do wine but dang that is worth a sip or two of Johnny Walker Blue which only comes out for very very special occasions - and this certainly qualifies!!!! Whoo HOO!

[stephanie]

Damn straight.
(I knew he could do it. As much as I love knitters, I'm giving Mr. Etherknitter all the credit. Healing fool, that's what he is.)

[Caroline M]

I so love good news. "No further surgery is anticipated" has just got to be one of the best phrases to hear. I'm off to celebrate with coffee and alpaca and a nice sit in the sun with a spinning wheel.

My husband keeps bringing in the odd bottle of Woolapunda just because of the name (yes it does have a sheep on the label)

[Cathy]

What terrific news - what a relief. I know the crocheted bone did the most work - after all, it was in person. But I could be biased, too.

[Cheryl]

That is wonderful, relieving news, I'm so, so happy for you both! Now just tell him to keep it up!

[June]

Aw right! Yeah! Get jiggy!

[JessaLu]

YAY!!! *happy dance*

[Dorothy B]

That's is good news to cheer up a crappy morning!!!
So awesome that Mr. E. dosn't need more surgery!
We'll keep sending the mojo so maybe the rest of the healing will go fast.
(((MOJO)))

[Sarah HB]

WWWAAHHOOO!

Glad Mr. Ether has bone formation!

[janine]

What great news. It does make you wonder about the power of the collective mind doesn't it :-) It we can help to heal a leg bone what else can we do? World peace next? :-)

[Jewel]

Hooray! Mr. E's bones knitted!

[margene]

There is no better news on the planet!!! Of course we did it and that's just proof of our powers. We DO need to take over the world and make it a better place.

[Martha]

Yay!!! Congrats to Mr. E! After all, we can send out all the knitting mojo we want, but his bones have to be receptive for it to work. Clearly, his bones are good listeners.

[Beth S.]

Well of COURSE it worked! ;-)

Seriously, though--what GREAT news! I'm so happy for Mr. E. And for you, too. :-) :-) :-) :-)

[Jinxsa]

I am still cable-ing for Mr. E..(I'm new at them I go slow). Major Mojo! Great News!

[lisa Co. Springs]

Oh Laurie, that is fantastic news! Thanks for the update!

[adelaide]

Most excellent news.

[Sandra]

Excellent news! But I'm holding off on the happy dance until Mr. E can do his own! (I will however, raise a glass of wine tonight)>

[Lana]

Wonderful! May the healing continue at a wonderous rate!

[colleen]

Great news!

[melanie]

YAY!!!! Big Hugs to you and Mr. Etherknitter! I'm gettin' all teary over here!

[claudia]

Well, that indeed is the best news I've heard in a long while.

[Silvia]

Yeah yeah yeah!!! I will refrain from making bone jokes with regard to Mr. Etherknitter until he's much more mobile :)

Super news!

[Helen]

YEAH! I'm so happy for you both! I think you need more than a bottle of wine to celebrate. ;-)