18 Dec. 2014
It has now been over 8 years since she fell off a ladder and broke her left leg. Since that day there have been multiple ER visits, surgeries, doctor visits and more. This is my journey.
It all began Friday, May 25, 2007. We had been back from vacation just under a week. I was back at work and busy playing catch-up and so was my roommate. She had gone into work that morning and while at work, she received a call from a good friend to let her know her mom had died and she knew my roommate had been friends with her. My roommate had known them for a long time and felt like she needed to be with her.
She left work that morning visiting with her friend until her friend had to leave to make funeral arrangements. At that time, as she had done so much lately, she made her way to another friend's home. He was in the process of "redecorating" his condo and my roommate was being utilized to wallpaper and paint different rooms.
This particular day she was measuring a wall for wallpaper. Leaning a bit too far, while be on a ladder 3 rungs up, she lost her balance, fell and her leg caught in the rungs and snapped. She now lay on the floor with a broken leg consisting of 4 breaks with 1 being a compound fracture. Ouch!
Most people would think to call 911 right away, but not these 2 people. He was not in good health and was not able to do much. She had a phone and called me and discussing her options with her friend. Mind you I am an hour away and it's rush hour in Atlanta and I have to drive through downtown. She also called her mom who was only 20 minutes away.
I called 911 while on my way, but it had been over an hour since the accident happened. Why she waited to call anybody is beyond me. She did tell me she thought I could just take her in the car to the hospital. I pulled up to the house right after the ambulance. Fastest I've been through traffic in my life. Blessed!
So begins my journey to a non-normal life for me and my roommate. Tune in later for more details and how our lives have changed in the past 8 years.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Post Valentine's Day Post
Two days after Valentine's Day, hope all the lovers, family and friends had a good one. Just another day here at the home front, but that's ok because I have wonderful family and friends that share their love and support all year long.
Starting a new Bible Study next week where I am the facilitator. We will see how that goes. I am asking God to fill me with the words to inspire the women in the study. It's going to be a little strange with Mom in the group, but I think we will become closer doing this. Mom and I have never been really close. I was always Daddy's girl. Mom was the rock that held the family together, but affection was not her strong suit, at least not as I remember growing up. She was just what us 3 kids needed though.
It's been almost 10 months since Dad passed away. It doesn't seem that long and it doesn't feel like he's gone. I feel him around me all the time, letting me know he loves me and he's still there when I need him. Memories are such a great thing and I have so many good ones.
For anybody that might read this in the future, hope your Valentine's Day and all that are to come are wonderful. Be blessed!
Starting a new Bible Study next week where I am the facilitator. We will see how that goes. I am asking God to fill me with the words to inspire the women in the study. It's going to be a little strange with Mom in the group, but I think we will become closer doing this. Mom and I have never been really close. I was always Daddy's girl. Mom was the rock that held the family together, but affection was not her strong suit, at least not as I remember growing up. She was just what us 3 kids needed though.
It's been almost 10 months since Dad passed away. It doesn't seem that long and it doesn't feel like he's gone. I feel him around me all the time, letting me know he loves me and he's still there when I need him. Memories are such a great thing and I have so many good ones.
For anybody that might read this in the future, hope your Valentine's Day and all that are to come are wonderful. Be blessed!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
3 Days Post Surgery
It has been 3 days since Jan had her amputation. She is being a real trooper with a positive attitude, most of the time. I guess it's expected to have moments of depression and feeling sorry for yourself, but she will get through it; we will get through this.
Doctors are suppose to let her go home today. I know she will be excited to be back on her couch with her puppies. I will be glad to get home too. Last night I didn't get much sleep. Jan wanted to take her sleeping pill early so she could sleep and I could rest. Well, we were awake until 1:30 am and up before 7.
I still don't understand totally why I don't hear from more of my friends and people from church. I know I have been just as bad about calling and next thing I get is a phone call from a friend. It's not about me. I need to be the hands and feet of Christ and not focus on myself.
The nurses have been so great at Northside Hospital. Courtnee has been a favorite of both of ours. She has been here through all of Jan's surgeries. Larry and Vernon, techs at the hospital are favorites too. They all love Jan and find any excuse to drop by and visit. She always has something funny to say that sometimes throws them off. She told Vernon the other night "she didn't have a leg to stand on". He busted out laughing and they hugged. Thank goodness for a good attitude.
I am hoping she can feel comfortable to talk with me when she feels down. She will need someone and I want to be there for her.
She is sleeping now and still has episodes of dropping off to sleep, but hoping when she is off her pain meds she will be better.
Enough for now. Thankful for all we have and what lies ahead.
Doctors are suppose to let her go home today. I know she will be excited to be back on her couch with her puppies. I will be glad to get home too. Last night I didn't get much sleep. Jan wanted to take her sleeping pill early so she could sleep and I could rest. Well, we were awake until 1:30 am and up before 7.
I still don't understand totally why I don't hear from more of my friends and people from church. I know I have been just as bad about calling and next thing I get is a phone call from a friend. It's not about me. I need to be the hands and feet of Christ and not focus on myself.
The nurses have been so great at Northside Hospital. Courtnee has been a favorite of both of ours. She has been here through all of Jan's surgeries. Larry and Vernon, techs at the hospital are favorites too. They all love Jan and find any excuse to drop by and visit. She always has something funny to say that sometimes throws them off. She told Vernon the other night "she didn't have a leg to stand on". He busted out laughing and they hugged. Thank goodness for a good attitude.
I am hoping she can feel comfortable to talk with me when she feels down. She will need someone and I want to be there for her.
She is sleeping now and still has episodes of dropping off to sleep, but hoping when she is off her pain meds she will be better.
Enough for now. Thankful for all we have and what lies ahead.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Night before surgery
Well tomorrow is Jan's surgery to have her left leg amputated below the knee. So looking forward to her not being in pain and able to get up and about again. This has been such a long road for her. It's been almost 5 years since she fell and broke her leg and after countless surgeries that have only prolonged this final end, she may be able to feel better.
I know she is scared; who wouldn't be. She is worried about people staring at her; but they do now and it doesn't seem to bother her, so this will be just another getting used to period in her life. Besides being uninfected hopefully she can get off much of the pain medicine and start functioning again. (It will be so nice to go out to eat and her not fall asleep.)
Hundreds of prayers are being said for her and me as well. They are so appreciated and welcomed. The prayers have always been there but God has plans to use this situation for His good and the good of His people. Can't wait to see what He does.
Best get to sleep so I can get an early start. Was able to spend some time with a very close friend tonight. Jamie dropped by on his way to Miami to spend the night. It was so good to see him, just wish we lived closer.
To bed, to bed, you sleep head!
I know she is scared; who wouldn't be. She is worried about people staring at her; but they do now and it doesn't seem to bother her, so this will be just another getting used to period in her life. Besides being uninfected hopefully she can get off much of the pain medicine and start functioning again. (It will be so nice to go out to eat and her not fall asleep.)
Hundreds of prayers are being said for her and me as well. They are so appreciated and welcomed. The prayers have always been there but God has plans to use this situation for His good and the good of His people. Can't wait to see what He does.
Best get to sleep so I can get an early start. Was able to spend some time with a very close friend tonight. Jamie dropped by on his way to Miami to spend the night. It was so good to see him, just wish we lived closer.
To bed, to bed, you sleep head!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
New Beginnings
This is the first post on my new blog and so many new things are about. To happen. First Nadia was born last Sunday so Taiyler has a new baby sister. Jan will be getting a new leg when they get rid of the bad one. I am starting a Bible study in February. All will be some sort of new beginning and we ask God to give us faith to handle all that these new beginnings bring.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
5010 is a 4-letter word
For those not in the medical field 5010 may only seem like a number to you, but to me it is a nightmare. 5010 is the new electronic format the government has mandated for medical claims to be sent. It has caused nothing but problems, which caused a LOT more telephone calls and a LOT of angry people. I don't blame them but to make matters worse my computer had been really slow so I got a new one. The new one is giving me blue screen errors which has made it almost impossible to do my job. This too shall pass as it has in the past.
With stress up at work it has not given me much time to worry about Jan. She still has not got a date for her surgery, but it should be soon. Hoping this will go better than the last 4 1/2 years has gone for her.
It's late and I need my rest. Tomorrow is my late day but I will probably be in early. Besides, someone is coming out to show us new carpet and flooring. Maybe I can get rid of this nasty carpet.
Sweet dreams.
With stress up at work it has not given me much time to worry about Jan. She still has not got a date for her surgery, but it should be soon. Hoping this will go better than the last 4 1/2 years has gone for her.
It's late and I need my rest. Tomorrow is my late day but I will probably be in early. Besides, someone is coming out to show us new carpet and flooring. Maybe I can get rid of this nasty carpet.
Sweet dreams.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Waiting for something to happen
Since Friday we have been waiting for something to happen. Dee is now in the hospital and hopefully Nadia will be here today, on her Daddy's birthday. Taiyler has been with me since Friday and seems oblivious to any of that.
Jan is also waiting. Friday Dr. Gupta informed Jan he would have to amputate her left leg below the knee. We just hope if doesn't get any worse and they have to go back and take more. Coming to terms with her reality is more than she can handle right now. But she will get through it.
I guess I am alright with this as I know God is in charge and will use all of this for His good. I truly believe this, but I am having a real hard time getting back into church where I can practice this for others to see. I plan on starting a Beth Moore study with several other women at the church. Since this is the first time I have stepped out to do anything like this, I am praying it will work out for all involved.
As we continue to wait, the kids are having fun and playing well together. Wish Jaelyn was here to enjoy all the fun with them. Looking forward to when she will be able to visit again or we can spend time with her in Colorado.
Until later, we wait.
Jan is also waiting. Friday Dr. Gupta informed Jan he would have to amputate her left leg below the knee. We just hope if doesn't get any worse and they have to go back and take more. Coming to terms with her reality is more than she can handle right now. But she will get through it.
I guess I am alright with this as I know God is in charge and will use all of this for His good. I truly believe this, but I am having a real hard time getting back into church where I can practice this for others to see. I plan on starting a Beth Moore study with several other women at the church. Since this is the first time I have stepped out to do anything like this, I am praying it will work out for all involved.
As we continue to wait, the kids are having fun and playing well together. Wish Jaelyn was here to enjoy all the fun with them. Looking forward to when she will be able to visit again or we can spend time with her in Colorado.
Until later, we wait.
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