This hip healing business really does take a long time - 6-8 weeks according to Marty's surgeon.  Last week, Marty fell on a slippery walkway, landing right on his incision.  After two rounds of x-rays that showed nothing unusual, Marty had another one today that showed a femur fracture.  Good that we can now point to the source of his pain, bad because it means an additional 6-8 weeks of healing time.

This process has us all down a bit.  It's busy, and a little difficult, and Marty's had a lot of pain.  I don't really know how to help him, so I was forced to take some serious steps today, including coining a new phrase.  Aromantherapy - aromatherapy for men.  My theory of healing through aromantherapy is to bring him the most manly and strength inducing scents, encouraging him to heal and feel ready to take on the day.

Today's scent experience: Pot Roast, Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables.

If that's not enough to lift Marty's spirits, I'm going to have to take more dramatic steps with a nice veal-pork-beef Bolognese sauce.  If that doesn't work, I don't know what's next.  Deep-fried turkey?  A beef jerky mobile hanging over him while he sleeps?

Here's to hoping that Marty feels some relief soon.  Otherwise, next thing you know I'll have the kids making Marty a necklace out of Slim Jims.  And come on, that just sounds gross.  And yet, delicious.