Trapperdave, you'll heal up in no time, my son did both of his hands the day after a 3d shoot we did together, this was the first 3d we shot together in 8 years and he was very depressed,but his doc said in 6 weeks he should beable to shoot again!! I wish you well my friend and a speedy recovery!! It would kill me to go a few days without shooting! Good luck, Jim Oh the kids will keep it alive for you and looks like they are doing a good job at that!! very nice family you have!!