Everyone, thank you for your lovely get-well wishes! My hand is already much better, the swelling is down. My thumb has turned this odd purplish/red color, but heck, it matches the color of my turtleneck today.
And things are looking up for me because I am petsitting this week for my boss' Chihuahua, who honest to God may be the greatest dog EVER. Even as I type, Pumpkin is on my desk napping in her little bed with her beanie baby right next to her.
Between all of you and the puppy, my outlook has improved immensely. Thank you, thank you, thank you!