HUNGRY GERALD

 HG is 93 and beset with a long list of ailments (Challenges ???). They include COPD, enlarged prostate, dentures, hearing aids, urinary and bladder problems; destroyed rotator cuff; inability to raise arms (This is linked to radical cancer surgery thirty years ago). II seems that every part of HG’s body and intimate apparatus has been impaired  And, now this hip/femur surgery. HG presumes a long time hospital and therapy time before HG can come home. BSK can’t handle a crippled, pained HG. HG is difficult, impatient, querulous in the role of invalid. BSK is the target of HG’s impatience. Undeserved. BSK has been staunch, loving and efficient in handling everything. HG hasn’t mentioned one of his handicaps—a narrowing of throat making swallowing difficult—another cancer surgery link. Forget hospital food. BSK has been providing HG with wonder dishes HG can swallow,   (Congee, barley soup, Vietnamese noodle pho with tofu; butterscotch pudding, Greek Yogurt, Jello , etc.). BSK is the love of HG’s life and HG apologizes for his New York bred nastiness) . BSK is Canadian and the healthcare HG has received on Prince Edward Island reflects BSK’s nature.   Excellent surgery, caring medical staff, nurses and aides that do the most menial work with skill and good humor.  Thanks , BSK!! Thanks, Canada and PEI !!!                               .