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:
Cheering from the South Carolina (today, at least) peanut gallery! If I were not wearing insensible shoes, I'd join in the happy dance. I will raise a glass at dinner this evening. Go Mr. Etherknitter and fiberistas everywhere.
Posted by: SpindleRose | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 05:01 PM
I am delighted. One of the finest uses of sympathetic magic I have seen in a long time, and it has made you happy. EXCellent.
Posted by: Laura J | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 05:52 PM
YAYAYAYAYAYYY!!! I have been SO WORRIED about Mr. Ether that I've been having trouble enjoying the pictures on your blog! :o) Hooray! Now I can enjoy again.
Posted by: Mia | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 05:56 PM
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Etherknitter. I will drink a toast to you tonight!!!
Posted by: Cindy D | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 06:45 PM
Hooray.
On a sad note, did you see Heronsweeod was shut down by Burpee this week? A big surprise to everyone, esp the people who worked there.
I'm lighting a candle.
Posted by: julia fc | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 07:13 PM
Horray!
Posted by: Maryann | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 08:21 PM
Fantastic!!! Congratulations.
Posted by: Ruth | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 07:40 AM
That's just amazing, wonderful news. Congrats all around.
Posted by: regina | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 09:57 AM
What terrific news! Something to celebrate on a no-longer-dreary Friday. (Outwardly it is still dreary, yes. But a CT-scan of my mood will reveal a sudden lightening, a veritable rainbow of relief.)
Posted by: Lucia | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 11:57 AM
That is fantastic news. Yeah!
Posted by: jennifer | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 01:12 PM
I am so glad to hear the news! Keep at it - my son doesn't even have a limp a year later, and I know this sort of healing consumes energy (and wine) for a long time.
Posted by: Birdsong | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 01:46 PM
Yay!
Posted by: Andrea | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 02:06 PM
Congratulations, you've made my week!! That's so wonderful, I'm so happy for you I'm clapping for joy!! I might be a little exuberant, but I don't care!!! Congratulations again, and more good luck to you!!!
Posted by: Rhiannon | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 05:04 PM
Woohoo!! Bone growth definitely warrants some wine. I'm so glad to hear some good news this week, too. We're all happy for you both! Keep on a-healin'!
Posted by: Valerie in San Diego | Friday, June 09, 2006 at 06:27 PM
Oh, MEGA-WOOT!!! (Bone-) Knitting Mojo rules!
So happy for you both. Now let's get him up and dancing. And the opening of ski season is only 5 months away...
Posted by: caroline | Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Wahoo! Great news. Start practicing your dance steps now, since I bet Mr. E. can't wait to spin you around the floor in a few.
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, June 12, 2006 at 10:16 AM
Oh...ooooo...what wonderful news! May the healing continue and the restoration of full function begin!
Posted by: Betsy | Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for the mojo sent my way! I was just having one of those dull grey achy days that signify the beginning of a cold.
I'm just about through it all now.
Here's some rebound mojo for you and Mr. E.
Posted by: Dorothy B | Monday, June 12, 2006 at 02:46 PM
I'm a bit behind in my "woohoo!" here, but nevertheless, her it is. Woohoo!! Glad to hear things are on the upswing :)
Posted by: Rachel | Monday, June 12, 2006 at 06:46 PM
Yep, the boy's just about on schedule. Next thing you know, he'll be bouncing around like a four-year-old on Easter candy. Congrats to him and his bones, and to you for surviving it all!
Posted by: Lynn | Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 12:38 PM
HOOOORAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!
Big, relieved hugs all around!
Posted by: Kellee | Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 10:15 AM
Wahoo!
Posted by: Angela | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 06:43 PM
Fantastic! Glad I could help. :)
Posted by: Jennie | Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 08:15 PM