January 20, 2008

Warning : Gory Finger

I had an accident yesterday. I jammed my finger between a log and the door of the outdoor wood burning furnace. It hurt...a lot.

All was well until I made it inside and pulled my glove off.

Apparently I tore the skin off my finger...and the Army Medic in me OF COURSE was a little fascinated and had to take pictures.....

So this is my finger....it is called an Avulsion for you wannabe medical folk. That is the term for when the skin is peeled back but left on.


Yes that is blood but more importantly that is what my finger looks like without the skin...pretty cool huh?

Being a medic and having 3 kids in the country, I have all kinds of cool bandages lying around. This one is a sterile 'second skin' that will keep out the bugs but allow my wound to heal itself.


And this is my finger all bandaged up so I can still type. Who knew I pressed the e key so much??? My bandage3e is so big I'm having a hared etime34 enoet pre34ssing othe34r buttons......see?

Anyway I'm o.k...thanks for asking...and yes my finger has always been that crooked.

5 comments:

Carey said...

Oooh, that looks like it hurts. I hope you are feeling better soon. Happy Sunday!

Anonymous said...

Hi hun, sorry about the injury. :(
I hope it all feels better soon. Did you guys have a nice weekend? How are adam's shifts going?
:)
K

tammi said...

Eeeeeeeewwwwww, cool. But ouch.

Anonymous said...

crooked finger signifies good sense of humour - exhibits a and b - my hubby and son. . . .

Katy said...

Ouch!!! I hope it heals quickly for you!

oh..and i want to add that i love your wedding pic on your sidebar! That is such an adorable pic!