Missing in Action

Well, hello long-lost blog! Hello, faithful blog readers!

Yes, missing in action applies to me. Here's my lonely sewing room....everything is in the exact same spot as it was over two weeks ago when a family emergency happened.

Unfortunately, Granny fell and broke her shoulder...oh no! I was actually sitting at my sewing table when I heard her scream and Hannah calling for me to come quickly!

The local rescue squad arrived and took her to the hospital where we learned the humeral head of her shoulder was broken, a break on which surgery is not normally done.

She was in the hospital a few days in quite a bit of pain, before being transferred to a rehab facility for a week until we could bring her home for more comfortable accommodations, definitely better food, and her family's loving care.

This week a home health nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist arrived to begin twice weekly care to get her mobile again. They'll be in and out for the next two months before more range-of-motion outpatient physical therapy starts.

Here's Granny, still smiling and glad to be home after all her hospital and rehab escapades:

We were able to get outside on the deck one warmer day this week to get some fresh air and sun. She's still quite weak, and we need to be oh, so careful with that arm/shoulder:

Before this accident happened, long-time friends were scheduled to stop by for an overnight visit on their way to Florida. We definitely wanted to see them and didn't want to cancel even with Granny in the hospital. So...with a little maneuvering, I was able to be in both places at just the right times. :)

They have fond memories of Granny and were so sad they didn't get to see her this visit. Here we are with Tim and Donna from Connecticut. Tim was Tom's best man in our wedding...40 years ago this summer.

Needless to say, we ask for your prayers for Granny as she recuperates and especially that her shoulder will heal quickly and properly...and for us as we care for her.

Tomorrow we go to the orthopedic surgeon for new x-rays; he's performed all her previous back surgeries and, I'm sure, will be so sorry she's having to go through this.

And for those friends who have already sent cards and flowers, she appreciates them all.

Hopefully, I'll be back making daisies this week...or soon.

"Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice."  ~ Psalm 51:8

Thank you for your prayers!

~Deb

Comments

[Toni]

Oh my, I'm sorry to hear of Granny's accident but glad she is on the mend. That must have been frightening and exhausting for her. Hope there's only good news from the x-rays.
Have a great week!

[Jill S Lancieri]

I will be praying for quick healing for Granny! She is in wonderful hands and I am sure she'll be on the mend very soon! God Bless!

[victoria]

So glad Granny is finally home and on the road to recovery. We continue to pray for her. Hang in there Granny!

[Lady Nix]

mis rezos para ustedes. ¡Fuerza¡

[Karen]

Deb, I'm so sorry to hear about Granny. She reminds me of my own mom. Unlike Granny, she decided that she didn't want to use her walker and she fell and broke both of her wrists! That was a long recovery. We also had her living in her own home and had care givers coming in every day. My sister and I had our own slots for taking care of her but it required more than just us to keep her safe and cared for. It is a wonderful thing that Granny can be home with you. I will be praying for a complete healing of that shoulder and for wisdom for you as you care for her. Blessings! <3

[Barbara J.]

Oh, Deb, I am so sorry to hear of Granny's fall and know how much pain she must have endured. So glad to see her smiling face though and know that the sunshine will make her feel a little better. Thank goodness for physical therapists and knowing doctors. I'll try to send her a belated card soon. Hugs to both of you.

[Holly]

I'm so sorry! I'll be praying for Granny. I think that may be the same bone that our little girl broke falling down the steps when she was two. Emily healed very quickly, I'll be praying that Granny does, too. Oddly, the doctor thought it was her elbow and sent her for an X-ray. ER thought it was her collar bone but discovered it was right at her shoulder. I think it healed in two weeks...too bad the young at heart don't heal that quickly. ;)

[Bev C]

Hello Deb and family,

I hope things have improved with your Mum since this post and that her shoulder is healing.
Take care. Loved reading Hannah's cooking post.

Happy days.
Bev.