Ref: Telephone Conversation 7:16 p.m., 2/22/2010
Dear Mr. Plumma:
I regards to the above referenced telephone conversation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your concern and consideration pertaining to my inadequate water supply.
I would also like to thank you for your suggestions and professional opinions pertaining to the number of items that I should personally check to diagnose the problem.
While checking out the power supply to my water system, I do have power to the "grey box". In retrospect, I now wish that those instructions would have included some detail into the hazards of electricity, especially when working around water. However, the ambulance crew that responded to my home was able to extricate me from my crawl space. I often wondered why they carried power saws on emergency vehicles. After I was revived, it came to my attention their handiwork with the saws was required to enlarge the opening in order that it would permit access for the stretcher. Although, I have only seen pictures of the damage, perhaps my home owner insurance will partially cover the cost.
I have met some real nice people at this hospital. They really take good care of you, even waking you up in the middle of the night to give me a sedative so I will be able to sleep. Although, I have some partial pain at present, the doctors that are monitoring me, tell me that I can expect the current pain to reach higher levels. They have assured me that they also have "drugs" that may reduce the threshold of the pain, if it elevates to a point that my toleration level is reached.
I will close now, as my eyes are starting to wander in different directions and the nurse is preparing my "pain" medications. That will be good, perhaps I can catch a nap before I go to my three hours of therapy.
Again, I thank you for your assistance, unfortunately, I will need to cancel your service call to repair my water system. Perhaps, we can stay in touch and when we rebuild you will get the contract to install the plumbing. If so, please remember to put safety tags on all electrical connections. You have a good day and don't you worry about me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Stan Harrington
P.S. You should see the beautiful painting in my room. It is one of those fancy new electronic pictures and if you watch it real close you will see subtle changes taking place. Right now the cloud formation in the sky is transforming itself into the shape of an angel. I hate to put on my eye patches, but the eye doctor told me that I had to wear them anytime I was awake.
I have met some real nice people at this hospital. They really take good care of you, even waking you up in the middle of the night to give me a sedative so I will be able to sleep. Although, I have some partial pain at present, the doctors that are monitoring me, tell me that I can expect the current pain to reach higher levels. They have assured me that they also have "drugs" that may reduce the threshold of the pain, if it elevates to a point that my toleration level is reached.
The doctors have also assured me that I will regain partial use of both my hands after some additional surgery to transplant some ligaments and muscle matter. The medical advances continue to amaze me. Who would have ever thought they could take tendons, ligaments, and muscle matter from one's posterior end and transplant those into your hands. The nurse was teasing me, I assume to cheer me up, that once the transplant surgery is done it will be easier to scratch my butt.
The medical staff has assured me that I should be out of the hospital in 30 - 45 days after my transplant surgery. That fact really cheered me up because I will be out of the hospital in time for the King Salmon fishing season. But, then the doctor told me that it would be at least a year of therapy before I could grip my hand tight enough to hold a fishing rod.
A specialist flew in today from Anchorage for consultation with the local doctors. It is the opinion of the specialist that my hair will eventually grow back. However, this growth will likely occur only on my head and possibly my eyebrows. They will be putting me on steroids to attempt hair growth in other areas, I am sure Mr. Wiggle and his buddies will be pleased with that. As far as arm, leg, and chest hair, they did not give me that much encouragement for new growth.
The Optometrist was also in to see me and assures me that he can possibly correct my vision to where I can partially see. However, he will not be able to do anything until my eyes un-cross and quit moving around so much in the eye sockets. He did mention that it may be possible to have a eye transplant or at minimum two glass eyes. The dentist was also in to visit and assured me that he would be able to rebuild my false teeth, they only partially melted.
Due to the fire, in my counseling sessions with the Psychiatrist, she assures me that with time, counseling sessions, and field trips to where my home was located will relieve me of my moodiness and stress. Oh, perhaps in my pain and medicated state of affairs, I forgot to mention that someone forgot to secure the power to my home after I was evacuated to the hospital. A few hours following the incident in the crawl space, my house burned to the ground. I guess it times like this, one must be grateful. Since I was in the hospital my family was with me and no one was at home when the flames erupted. I was real concerned about my dogs, but they are also safe and were found sitting on the front porch of one of the cabins.
Although, my wife is having a very difficult time with the situation, she also understands and appreciates that we were very fortunate. She and "Ma-Ma" Cat have taken up residence in the Wolf Den. Our dogs, Ruger is staying in the Moose Wallow; Goldie feels at home in the Bear Den; and Dutch is loving the big bed in the Buffalo Wallow. They are all staying warm, although the water supply is a problem but I have assured her that as as soon as I am out of the hospital, I can activate the water cistern as no electricity is involved.
Our original house contractor was in to visit. He assured me that he and his crew can rebuild our home to the original style and have it completed by next December. Although the insurance will not cover the total cost, I have been assured that we will be able to apply and receive some stimulus money through the weatherization program. I would really like to thank President Obama for his foresight. How did he know I was going to have "Change" in my life?
I really must go now, the young nurse that is taking my dictation is about to go off shift. However, in closing I would once again like to thank you for your concern and helpfulness during my crisis of having no water. You are a credit to your profession and I assure you that if I ever have a house again that has running water, I will call you anytime I have a plumbing problem.
The medical staff has assured me that I should be out of the hospital in 30 - 45 days after my transplant surgery. That fact really cheered me up because I will be out of the hospital in time for the King Salmon fishing season. But, then the doctor told me that it would be at least a year of therapy before I could grip my hand tight enough to hold a fishing rod.
A specialist flew in today from Anchorage for consultation with the local doctors. It is the opinion of the specialist that my hair will eventually grow back. However, this growth will likely occur only on my head and possibly my eyebrows. They will be putting me on steroids to attempt hair growth in other areas, I am sure Mr. Wiggle and his buddies will be pleased with that. As far as arm, leg, and chest hair, they did not give me that much encouragement for new growth.
The Optometrist was also in to see me and assures me that he can possibly correct my vision to where I can partially see. However, he will not be able to do anything until my eyes un-cross and quit moving around so much in the eye sockets. He did mention that it may be possible to have a eye transplant or at minimum two glass eyes. The dentist was also in to visit and assured me that he would be able to rebuild my false teeth, they only partially melted.
Due to the fire, in my counseling sessions with the Psychiatrist, she assures me that with time, counseling sessions, and field trips to where my home was located will relieve me of my moodiness and stress. Oh, perhaps in my pain and medicated state of affairs, I forgot to mention that someone forgot to secure the power to my home after I was evacuated to the hospital. A few hours following the incident in the crawl space, my house burned to the ground. I guess it times like this, one must be grateful. Since I was in the hospital my family was with me and no one was at home when the flames erupted. I was real concerned about my dogs, but they are also safe and were found sitting on the front porch of one of the cabins.
Although, my wife is having a very difficult time with the situation, she also understands and appreciates that we were very fortunate. She and "Ma-Ma" Cat have taken up residence in the Wolf Den. Our dogs, Ruger is staying in the Moose Wallow; Goldie feels at home in the Bear Den; and Dutch is loving the big bed in the Buffalo Wallow. They are all staying warm, although the water supply is a problem but I have assured her that as as soon as I am out of the hospital, I can activate the water cistern as no electricity is involved.
Our original house contractor was in to visit. He assured me that he and his crew can rebuild our home to the original style and have it completed by next December. Although the insurance will not cover the total cost, I have been assured that we will be able to apply and receive some stimulus money through the weatherization program. I would really like to thank President Obama for his foresight. How did he know I was going to have "Change" in my life?
I really must go now, the young nurse that is taking my dictation is about to go off shift. However, in closing I would once again like to thank you for your concern and helpfulness during my crisis of having no water. You are a credit to your profession and I assure you that if I ever have a house again that has running water, I will call you anytime I have a plumbing problem.
I will close now, as my eyes are starting to wander in different directions and the nurse is preparing my "pain" medications. That will be good, perhaps I can catch a nap before I go to my three hours of therapy.
Again, I thank you for your assistance, unfortunately, I will need to cancel your service call to repair my water system. Perhaps, we can stay in touch and when we rebuild you will get the contract to install the plumbing. If so, please remember to put safety tags on all electrical connections. You have a good day and don't you worry about me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Stan Harrington
P.S. You should see the beautiful painting in my room. It is one of those fancy new electronic pictures and if you watch it real close you will see subtle changes taking place. Right now the cloud formation in the sky is transforming itself into the shape of an angel. I hate to put on my eye patches, but the eye doctor told me that I had to wear them anytime I was awake.
