Now that wounds are healing, there are those who will continue with the surgeon's art and try to keep open that which has been ameliorated. They are known. They chose to live in the past and earn our pity. I'm right behind you, Joe ... moving forward. Thanks for ALL you do and leading by example! &;-)
An interesting diversion ... did you know that George Washington died from an infection caused by bloodletting? Ironic, c'est pas?
Phlebotomy: The Ancient Art of Bloodletting