Ouch Movie

[Rodney Liuzzo]

Ouchis an archaic term for an item of jewelry sewn onto a garment instead of being held in place by a pin. These were often gem-set with a bezel-like filigree edge. The bible references a pair of gold ouches, set with engraved onyx, sewn one on each shoulder and suspending a chain between them supporting a breastplate. Medieval ouches were worn as cloak clasps connected by a chain between them.

When I got home to Texas, I found out what I had damaged. The humerus bone in my left arm was broken in three places. I had surgery to place a metal plate over the broken part of the bone to get it to grow back together, and I have been sidelined for the past two months. During my "hurtful" hiatas, I celebrated little successes, like being able to put on a T-shirt by myself, or the day when I could tie my own shoes. One of the happiest days was when I could take off my sling, and recently, I have been able to lie on my side again.

Throughout it all, there have been plenty of heroes in my life. Tina has waited on me, hand and foot, and I am so grateful for her love and concern. My surgeon, Dr. Ward, has helped put the shattered bone back into working condition. Years ago, Colleen Barrett put together the Internal Customer Care (ICC) Team to track and assist folks like me with medical conditions, and my thanks to her and to Gary Kelly for his continued support of ICC. ICC Teammembers Cynthia and Linda kept in touch with me, and I received a lot of "we are thinking of you gifts." Finally my thanks go to my Communications Coworkers for their support, funny notes, and care. After some intensive therapy, Dr. Ward says my arm should be back to normal in a month, but the prognosis for my mental state remains "twisted."

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