It is the morning and an 8 year-old G.E. is sitting on the sofa as I walk into the room with a towel wrapped around my waist.
Her grandmother says, "Show her your bad knee."
I lift the towel a little and G.E. ponders for a while before saying, "Which one is the bad one?"
I can understand her reason for having to ask. Both - or neither - of my knees have ever looked normal.
After a little more consideration she says, "You should get it looked at by a doctor. It could be cancer."
"Oh yes. Cancer of the knee. I hadn't thought of that."
That was about 20 years ago and now both my knees look the same. They both look odd.
Wonderful. Thanks Dr Green Eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt's now Junior Sister Green Eyes.
DeleteAm I correct in remembering that she is now a nurse? Look what you started! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteYes. Post Natal. She's just been promoted.
DeleteGood drawing.
ReplyDeleteIt's contemporary with the story.
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DeleteI like the cock and balls
ReplyDeleteYou would.
DeleteWell, that knee must have been a sight if H.I. thought it worthy of being shown to the relatives!
ReplyDeleteThe rat drawing is pretty accurate as far as the knee goes ((that's as far as I am going). I don't own guns any more though.
DeleteI have never seen a Tardigrade in the flesh before, but I think that G.E. is giving a good impersonation of one in the photo above.
ReplyDeleteI was confused about the photo so decided not to say anything about it. I have never heard of a Tardigrade but just looked it up and yes, not a bad impersonation.
DeleteI guess you need a new knee picture. And I must say, I typed kneed a knew...because I was thinking of the knee. Whatever...
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DeleteFunny child. She must have been right, though, as it's spread. Slow-growing, I think it's called.
ReplyDeleteShe was.
DeleteKnees - the bane of one's existence. G.E.: Time for new prognosis and treatment?
ReplyDeleteThe knee is the least of my problems.
DeleteNot quite sure what to comment to that. It's nee bother, as they say up north...
ReplyDeleteNot thought of anything yet?
DeleteThat drawing is nigh on indecent - did you draw it? If so then I think you might have been more flattering of yourself in all areas.
ReplyDeleteI don't like to build up expectations, Weave.
DeleteI agree with the tardigrade likeness.
ReplyDeleteUncanny eh?
DeleteGreen Eyes is very shy but was obviously destined to become a nurse when first she looked at your knees and realised her calling in the world. Powerful knees!
ReplyDeleteShe isn't shy though.
DeleteThere was a time when the Army required three quotes from removal companies for am army family move. One quote arrived in an envelope emblazoned with the slogan: "Knees, where only the best will do!" This immediately became a family watchword.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one where stairs are involved.
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