In September Alesa was riding her bike on the Queen Creek Wash trail after leaving me so she could get her miles in. A rabbit ran out in front of her and continued down the trail. Usually various creatures dart across the path during our rides but this one continued on. She would never dream of harming another living thing (including the plant world) so she tried to stop and tumbled off her bike. She had a few scrapes and bruises but was able to return home. The scrapes and bruises eventually healed but her shoulder pain continued to worsen and she couldn't raise her arm. We met with Arizona Sports Medicine Center (AZSMC) on December 23rd after she had three different imaging procedures (X-ray, CT-Scan and MRI). They gave her alternative treatments ranging from stem cells to surgery. We settled on surgery as they recommended since it was a complete tear of the upper ligament in the rotator cuff on her right arm. Surgery provided the best chance for her to return to the activities she loves. We returned on the 30th to meet with the surgeon and schedule the surgery. He was very proficient and thorough and explained everything about the process. The surgery was scheduled for January 28th since Alesa wanted to wait until after Steve and Laura's visit. The surgery went very well according to plan with no complications. It was outpatient surgery at the North Valley Surgery Center and we were home in time for dinner. Alesa's right arm was totally bound to her body in a sling with a very bulky dressing with about 6 holes for the arthroscopic procedure which reattached the ligament to her arm. She has had a few days of pain and we were able to remove the bulky dressing and she took a shower. We covered the incisions/sutures with band aids and were able to dress her in clothing between the sling and her body, which made her very happy. Although a man trying to button a woman's blouse can be very frustrating for both sides. Even the slightest movement of her shoulder causes a sharp pain and we soon figured out how to avoid these situations. She is a bit more comfortable and is effectively managing her pain with meds. We take daily walks as she feels a lot better in the open air. She is doing a lot of things on her own but I help her with many things. We have a follow up appointment with the surgeon on Monday and, hopefully, he will give her more options for movement. AZ Sports Medicine Center is where the Phoenix professional sports teams go for treatment and we/she are very happy with the treatment and progress so far. We are hoping, praying and expecting a full recovery. She will be limited by a small amount of lifting that arm over her head. So, I guess, I will still be required to reach those cans on the top shelf. She is now trying to teach me to cook and we are coping. I cooked a lot of meals for my family growing up. But now it has to be exactly her way, good lick trying to teach that pig to dance. And, a happy Groundhog Day tomorrow.