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:
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:
Well done!!
(You can call that peer review if you like.)
Posted by: Judith in Ottawa | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 06:01 PM
OH LAURIE! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!! What a relief! That's just fantastic. YAY!
Posted by: Cara | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 07:05 PM
That's fabulous news, Laurie!! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Vicki | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 07:16 PM
Happy dance going on over on the West Coast for y'all.
Enjoy your celebration.
Posted by: Diane V. | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 07:22 PM
woo-hoo!!! are we writing a paper? i'm thinking the new england journal. i have an "in."
Posted by: maryse | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:18 PM
Cheers! Happy to hear all's on the mend!
Posted by: Diane E. | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:27 PM
I have no words. Perhaps because I am speechless with joy, but it could be because I am smiling and giggling too hard to talk.
(yay!)
Posted by: Kristen | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:37 PM
I just burst into tears. HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sylvia | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Hooray for Mr. E! Enjoy your celebration! And may the good healing signs continue.
Posted by: Theresa | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:45 PM
Again, YIPPEE, YAHOO, and WAY TO GO! So happy for you both! Keep thinking boney thoughts!
Posted by: Marcia | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:45 PM
Rock ON!
Posted by: Scout | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 08:58 PM
Well, that's just damn cool! Good job, Mr. E.
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Wonderful news!
Posted by: Kat | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 09:12 PM
Happy happy bone dance!
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 09:14 PM
My husband took one look at that bottle and said, "Oh, l'ostie!" (Loose translation: lucky you-know-what...)
We both say you deserve every drop of mojo, every drop of beautiful Meursault, and every bit of love we can send your way.
Posted by: Lee Ann | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 09:35 PM
It's the mojo -- woo hoo!!!! Love to Mr. E!
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 09:51 PM
That's the best news I've heard all day. Go Mr. E!
I'm totally down with the recent findings that the prayer thing is bunk. But knitting? That's a totally different kind of mojo. Illogical? So be it.
Cheers!
Posted by: mamacate | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Hurray!!!
Posted by: --Deb | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:15 PM
What wonderful news!! Did you feel that? That's the sound and vibration of happy dance around the blogs.
Posted by: Barbp | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:18 PM
We will do the happy dance FOR Mr. E. Jumpin' for joy mojo along with knitting mojo. Congrats. PHEW!
Posted by: Alpaca Kath | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:32 PM
Oh, my gosh, that's the best news ever!! Congratulations to you both!
Posted by: Cordelia | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:49 PM
I knew we could do it if we all pulled together! Can I hear a WOO? And also a HOOOOOOOOO!
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 10:51 PM
we are fiberistas, hear us ROAR! i'm so happy, it's good to hear good news!
Posted by: minnie | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 11:18 PM
(Visualize SpiderWomanKnits doing the happy dance while posting)
Yeah!!! I am really happy for you and your man!!! What great news :-) Yeah!!
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 11:36 PM
Ya-fucking-hoo! You just made my day. May more calcium be deposited and bone knitting noted here on out!
Posted by: Manise | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 11:47 PM
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.
Posted by: Rachel H | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 11:49 PM
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!
Posted by: rho1640 | Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 11:51 PM
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.)
Posted by: stephanie | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 12:59 AM
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)
Posted by: Caroline M | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 05:02 AM
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.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 09:05 AM
That is wonderful, relieving news, I'm so, so happy for you both! Now just tell him to keep it up!
Posted by: Cheryl | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Aw right! Yeah! Get jiggy!
Posted by: June | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 09:33 AM
YAY!!! *happy dance*
Posted by: JessaLu | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 09:40 AM
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)))
Posted by: Dorothy B | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 10:22 AM
WWWAAHHOOO!
Glad Mr. Ether has bone formation!
Posted by: Sarah HB | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 10:36 AM
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? :-)
Posted by: janine | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Hooray! Mr. E's bones knitted!
Posted by: Jewel | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:17 AM
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.
Posted by: margene | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:18 AM
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.
Posted by: Martha | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Well of COURSE it worked! ;-)
Seriously, though--what GREAT news! I'm so happy for Mr. E. And for you, too. :-) :-) :-) :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:40 AM
I am still cable-ing for Mr. E..(I'm new at them I go slow). Major Mojo! Great News!
Posted by: Jinxsa | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:59 AM
Oh Laurie, that is fantastic news! Thanks for the update!
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Most excellent news.
Posted by: adelaide | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 01:36 PM
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)>
Posted by: Sandra | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 01:38 PM
Wonderful! May the healing continue at a wonderous rate!
Posted by: Lana | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 02:22 PM
Great news!
Posted by: colleen | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 02:43 PM
YAY!!!! Big Hugs to you and Mr. Etherknitter! I'm gettin' all teary over here!
Posted by: melanie | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 03:06 PM
Well, that indeed is the best news I've heard in a long while.
Posted by: claudia | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 04:01 PM
Yeah yeah yeah!!! I will refrain from making bone jokes with regard to Mr. Etherknitter until he's much more mobile :)
Super news!
Posted by: Silvia | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 04:22 PM
YEAH! I'm so happy for you both! I think you need more than a bottle of wine to celebrate. ;-)
Posted by: Helen | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 04:24 PM