cintinative Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am just seeing this. I am so very sorry. Prayers for you all. I really can't imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry. Hoping things continue to move in a good direction for all of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry. Hoping and praying for a good update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thank you for taking the time to update us. I hope you can feel the collective care of the Hive. Many (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thanks for the updates. I am still praying for your mom and dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Sending hugs and healing energy to you and your family. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh my, how horrible. I am so sorry this happened, please know we're praying for y'all. Thank you for the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. Prayers and hugs for you all. I'm glad L is in a stable and loving place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Sending you hugs and thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. Sending hugs and positive thoughts for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for everyone. I am glad your Mom is responsive; that’s a very good sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Prayers for you, your parents and your dd. Prayers for the medical team for wisdom for them. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So sorry! Praying for your mom especially and for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thank you for the updates— I’m glad your mom is stable and that your dad doesn’t seem to be having concussion symptoms. I hope his back feels better soon and that the injury is temporary. I hope your mom is well enough for surgery soon and that it’s a complete success. I am also thinking of your dd and am grateful that she is with her friend’s kind and helpful family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just saw this. I’m so sorry, and I hope your mom makes good progress today. ((Hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Dmmetler said: The ICU nurse called at 3:45 am, and she's regained consciousness. Visitation is very limited, but we will be taking my dad over this morning to see her. I'm torn on whether to wake him since he is asleep (probably largely due to the meds the hospital prescribed for pain, but still, he needs it. But I suspect they need to see each other asap, too). I think my priority today is to see if my dad's glasses and CPAP survived the crash,and if not, to see if I can get prescriptions sent here and hopefully replace them. I'd also like to find my mom's prescriptions because I don't know that anyone has given the hospital a full meds list, and I don't know them all, especially on dosages. If you can find out from your dad which pharmacy they fill their prescriptions at, the ICU nurse can call the pharmacy to get the list. (((HUGS))) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry to hear about this and will keep them in my thoughts. I hope things continue to improve with your Dad and that the surgery goes smoothly with your Mom. <<<hugs>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So sorry-- praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thanks for the update. Praying accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry. Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad your dad seems to be doing better and that your mom is stable. I'll keep her in my thoughts for her surgery tomorrow. And will keep all of you in my thoughts. It's wonderful that you and your teen have a friend who can help you all through this. Trauma hospital sounds scary but it's the best place to be in this kind of situation. Trauma is what they deal with. They have the equipment and staff to handle the unexpected and difficult medical issues. I'm keeping your mom's hcw's in my thoughts as well. Try to take a little care of yourself, even though that's not easy to do. Just a cup of tea or a short walk, or whatever it is that helps ground you. Many hugs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry - I’m praying for your family… Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. Please keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So sorry praying for your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Keeping your family in my thoughts and sending healing energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So sorry to hear this. Sending healing thoughts to your mom and dad and comfort to the rest of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. Praying for you all right now. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Prayers for you and your family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Still thinking of you and your family and hoping your mom is improving and your dad is feeling better, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinCO Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for your family and hoping that your mother’s surgery goes well and her recuperation is quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So sorry you are dealing with this, thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Sending positive thoughts for your parents as well as you and your daughter. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 We went in to the hospital, and got there just in time for the chief reisdent to call to let us know that they were going to go in and do the surgery to close the incisions, because she was doing well. They let my dad, DH and I go up since she was awake and aware, and she was able to write letters to help prompt us to give them information. We just finished going through the stuff we sAlvaged and it is rather humorous as to what survived and what didn't. A relatively new HP laptop-bent almost in two. A hard-boiled egg...uncracked. Glass bottle of honey, fine. An electric skillet...warped beyond recognition. My dad's glasses were completely fine. His CPAP....we couldn't find it at all. I did find a 9 page summary of my mom's health history in her CPAP case. It's soaked, but hopefully will be helpful to her team. We've now activated the prayer bat signal-possinly the first thing my mother wanted to know was whether the church has been notified. I found my mother's rosary in the car and took it to her. It may get lost, but from the way she grabbed it, I think she wanted it. I've also requested to have pastoral care stop by whenever they can. I honestly don't think it matters if it's a minister, priest, rabbi, mullah or someone from some completely different faith-my mother is probably one of the best read people on multiple Faiths and regularly participates in services from different religions, and I think she would find it all comforting. Although she might get really frustrated by the inability to talk to them directly! My dad is in a lot of pain. I think he overdid it today. I got the strong impression that the ICU nurse working with my mom felt the other hospital should have kept him. I'm giving more detail here than in FB because I know there are people who will see it there who would find it difficult to manage -my SIL, in particular. She went through a bad car accident and has long term brain damage as a result, and this is definitely activating some PTSD as is. I don't think she can handle too many details (and my father has asked that I be the family contact and NOT let my brother or SIL talk to the hospital directly for that reason). 34 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Sending hugs and thoughts of goodwill. I am so sorry this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Continuing to pray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I am hoping and praying that your mom's surgery went well. Thinking of both of them and hoping for a smooth recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hoping for a very successful surgery with no complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Continuing to hold you all in my thoughts. I hope the surgery has gone well, and tomorrow brings further healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtime Lurker Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I am so sorry. I will continue to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmmetler Posted December 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2021 According to the nurse, mom made it through the surgery, is responsive, is resting comfortably, and has a death grip on her rosary. 58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 So glad you brought her rosary to her! So glad the surgery went well. More good thoughts sent to your mom for a smooth recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 So glad they are both doing okay, and that they have you! So wonderful you brought her her rosary - I'm not even practicing Catholic now but would also appreciate that gesture if I were in the hospital. I hope now that your mom is out of surgery again your dad can get some rest and relief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Prayerz for your family- I hope they both get good care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Glad your mom is doing well after her surgery! Sending prayers for swift recovery to her and your dad, prayers also to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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