I realized I never did post my final update about my hand. I got my cast off forever and a day ago, it feels like and it is healing up very nicely. I never did go to Physical Therapy because it would have taken too much time out of my work. (My decision). I have pretty much complete mobility of my thumb except I don't know if it will be a hitch hikers thumb, who needs that any way. This is the only remant of this whole thing. A scar...
Here is an up close look of it.
I am always a little paranoid when meeting someone for the first time because of this scar. It looks like I have tried to kill myself and feel like I have to explain myself. I am sure this insecurity will pass. :) I can always tell when I have typed a lot because it gets really stiff...like today. I did 2 papers and so it is hurting, but other than that, no big deal.