HomeOnTheRanch Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 My dad just called to tell me that she fell this afternoon and had surgery. She will be kept in the hospital for 24hrs. It was her left arm. She usually works 40 hrs/week at her office job, transports my adopted siblings all over the place and she finally found a good exercise routine for herself. The kids are 11-14 so they should be able to take care of themselves. My dad is semi-retired so he should be able to handle the transportation. She won't be able to drive, will she? I'm rambling. It kind of freaked me out that my dad called at 11:30 p.m. his time. Soooo out of character for him to call, especially that late. OK...care package ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendra Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 So how about... magazines microwave popcorn chocolate a DVD or two chai or hot chocolate mix bath stuff- spa salts, etc. paper plates and pretty paper napkins (kinda cheery on a dull day) an iTunes gift card if she's tech savvy pedicure kit Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Chic flicks! I don't know how it is for adults, but when my dd broke her arm, it was very painful (with any tiny movement) for about 3 days. During that time, having her watch videos was very helpful for keeping her mind off of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 A pizza cutter. A couple years ago I had to try to make do without my right arm to heal a tendon issue. I used a pizza cutter to cut my food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 audio books. I'm thinking it might be hard to hold a book with one hand, since she might have to keep one arm still for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 We purchased my MIL one when she was having surgery and she loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOnTheRanch Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks, everybody! I just talked to her on the phone. She's pretty bummed, but doing ok. She almost started crying when when she told me that the ambulance crew had to cut off her coat and sweater (that we bought her last year for her birthday). She'll be getting a new sweater! DD is drawing her a picture right now. I'll scan it and email it to my brother who can take it to her tonight. I'll look into sending her an audio book or dvd also. I'm 2000 miles away and feel so helpless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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