WON’T BE ABLE TO SEE MY FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS

So sorry you had issues with your screws..wait that doesn’t sound right..LOL

Hope all goes smoothly from here on..

I’ve spent the past week running back and forth to the hospital by cab..I no longer drive and have spent fortune on cab fare.

My husband..the healthest person I know..He watches everything he eats..and has been a body builder for over 50 yrs. no drugs or stimulants..

He has serious heart issues..but home now with meds..He has refused and kind of surgery or tests where he would not be awake..Only a small part of his heart is functioning..

Enough about my issues..

Wishing you better days ahead.

Thinking of you and sending you warm and positive thoughts and prayers.:heart:

Hey Lady – this is just a temporary set back.  You’ll get your wind back and your sails billowing in due time!  A positive attitude not only helps your disposition but quickens the healing process!  You’ve been through so much already and this is just making things worse – but – this is something you will overcome.  Time will heal all wounds.:heart:  Sending you positive, comforting and healing prayers and warm angel hugs…..:heart:  We are all sending you nothing but good and positive thoughts and prayers.

Complications regarding screws that were recently added to my arm. It seems to have knocked the wind out of me.

I found out I did NOT need another rod put in my arm. However, what was needed were a few more screws and two connecting wires. I was tempted to become discouraged, yet, it was better than having an additional long rod put in. The surgeon went through the original incision. It’s down the backside of my left arm…from near wrist to a few inches below my shoulder. Needless to say, an additional surgery makes the recovery time longer. Yet, I’m believing for a rapid recovery in spite of what was said. I’ll do whatever it takes & all my Dr tells me to do. It’ll be a while before any physical therapy can begin. It’s like taking 3 steps forward and 2 steps back. Yet, with this equation, I’m still 1 foot ahead! This was the first time I’ve been able to give you an update. Again, my gratitude toward all that have asked and sent their best wishes and prayers…a HUGE encouragement. THANK YOU! :heart::heart:

Good morning Lady.:womanhappy:  It’s Wednesday and I think you mentioned you would be getting new x-rays on your arm today.  Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying all goes well.:heart:

Received a tremendous blessing late morning today. My friend (a hair stylist) came over to wash, cut & style my hair. So many things we may be tempted to take for granted. (I’ve learned that this is unwise). None of know what tomorrow holds (or the next hour). Many times we may walk past, without notice, a spectacular sight, event or the opportunity to speak kindly to another. Ever stop & think a kind word spoken with sincerity to another may be the only kind word that person will receive that day…or perhaps in a very long time? Opportunities are all around us to “pay it forward”. Is it ever too late to do the right thing? Many times the changes we seek can (and often do) begin with us. Before I ever left the USA, I used to say to myself “I’m just one person, what can I accomplish?!” This was a VERY frustrating time for me. Decades ago, I learned that “every life touches every other life”. Truly, it’s my hearts desire that each of you REALLY understand your importance, value and the ‘weight’ of your kind words to others (as well as the words you speak to youself) make toward a positive lasting influence. There really is no big “I” nor little “you”. 

You ladies have taken the time to teach me much, answer questions, replied to posts and continue to show genuine compassion & kindness. THAT’S the best “medicine” of all. You’ve all infused such value & caring into me… what words would ever be able to adequately express the fullness of one’s heart? :heart::womanhappy::heart:

Good morning Lady!:womanhappy:  Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and sending you comforting and healing prayers.  I hope the pain is not so severe that you can not get rest.  We are all anxiously awaiting the news of your x-rays on Wednesday and pray you don’t need another operation.  I hope you have the care and help you need right now.:heart: Stay strong and positive for now.

LADY THIS SONGS FOR YOU . KEEP SMILEING   KEEP SHINEING   KNOWING YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON ME   FOR SURE    THATS WHAT FRIENDS  ARE FOR :heart:. YOU HANG IN THERE THINGS WILL GET BETTER .THINKING OF YOU    LOAF .

The 37 staples across the back of my head were taken out Wednesday. It looks like a long zipper was removed. My scalp is still swollen but having those staples out is a blessing. I also found out Wednesday another rod may need to be added to stabilize the main fracture in left arm. The xray on Wednesday was inconclusive so they’ll re-do xrays on the 12th of January. (I surely am hoping this doesn’t need to take place). There have been a few unexpected complications since the initial fall. It’s been discouraging and wearisome. This is what gave me the idea to change my approach when asked questions…

I actually thought from now on when folks ask me “what happened”…I won’t say I fell backward on ice. I’ll say I walked outside and the sidewalk jumped up, smacked me in the head & gave me a concussion and caused multiple fractures in my left arm. For sure, sidewalks need to learn MANNERS! If they want to occupy our living space they should exercise the same courtesy we all do.  :heart::heart::heart:

PS. Cast goes from below knuckles up to my shoulder and is shaped like an “L”. This makes wearing a sling at all times a necessity.

:heart::heart::heart:

, sorry that you had such a horrible scary accident.

Hope yor surgery went well.  

Ladies

Your replies are the encouragement needed! It’s just past 4:30 AM and I need to be at the hospital by 6 AM for surgery. They’ll keep me at least a couple days. I know the cast will be on for 16 weeks. There’ll also be a long stretch of physical therapy. Not looking forward to that. However, it’s critical in gaining function, mobility and range of motion. I’ll do whatever it takes. I’ll have much surgical hardware in my left arm…already have it in right arm. (Right arm was crushed several years ago) Recovery was long…yet, I DID RECOVER.

You Ladies are the best and I deeply appreciate each one of you. :heart::heart::heart:

:heart:

Keeping you in my prayers Lady…………….

You have had a very rough year health wise L4P, I hope you recover from this quickly and have a healthy,  prosperous 2017.