Posted by gardenergirl on January 5, 2009, at 18:15:48
In reply to Re: Dad fell, needs surgery, think I'm okay?, posted by Annierose on January 5, 2009, at 7:32:52
Thanks for all the support, everyone. I'm on a computer in the lobby of a hotel, so I can't reply individually. My sister and I visited my dad today, and brought her son. Dad had never seen his only grandchild yet, so this was very special, and my most precious nephew was a real trouper and charmed everyone.
Dad looks pretty good, all things considered, and he seems like himself. We met his surgeon, a new one called in who is supposed to be quite skilled at more difficult stuff, and it was good to talk to him and for me to see the MRI and CT images. Dad is one very very lucky man in that he could have very easily wound up a quadriplegic or worse.
Surgery will be Wednesday. My sis and her son go home Thursday. Not sure what I'll be doing yet. Pretty exhausted at the moment and looking forward to a quiet, early evening--assuming my uncle brought my dad a hamburger. Otherwise, I'm headed back out for a bit.
Your words and encouragement mean a great deal to me, thank you so much. And it's comforting to have this connection when I'm away from home and dealing with stuff.
Annierose, I'll call if I have time--will be in your city Wednesday night and sis flies out of there Thursday a.m. I did bring my yoga mat and made sure to put in a good session this a.m. before we went to the hospital. :)
Love to you all,
gg
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