Cathy in IL Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 My dad was volunteering at his church's warehouse today when he slipped and fell. He hit his head and hurt his hip. Paramedics took him to the hospital. Last I heard they think he broke his hip and will need surgery. My dad has Parkinsons. It isn't easy for him to recover from things like this. I am feeling so far away and unable to help him and my mom. They are about 3 hours away. No other family members live near them. Thankfully they have a strong church family, but I still wish they weren't so far away. We just had a great visit with my dad for Easter. It was hard enough seeing the Parkinsons advancing. Now to picture him hurt like this is really making me sad. Then of course there is the question of why he fell. Was it related to the Parkinsons? Will this be happening more often? Please pray for my family today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 :grouphug: I'm thankful he was able to get prompt medical help, my grandma wasn't so lucky (but then, 86 yo women should probably NOT be standing on their bed trying to kill a spider on the roof either ;)) HOping for an easy as can be recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I am so sorry to hear this. Praying for wisdom for the medical field, peace for you, him and your family and for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope he recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 His hip is indeed broken. He is scheduled for surgery tomorrow at 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'll be praying for him and for his surgery to go well. And also for the rest of you taking care of him. Will you be able to see him before his surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 I wish I could see him before surgery, but I am a single mom of four. The only person who could watch them in IN is my mom who is sick with bronchitis. Since my son receives chemo for his sickle cell, it would be a bad idea to expose them. I hear he is in good spirits though and is joking with the nurses. He has had 4 visitors from his church last I heard. the one thing I wwould like to do is find someone who could tend to his garden while he recovers. It's always been important to him, but now he won't be able to work it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I hope his surgery went well. Please post an update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'll be watching for updates, too -- I hope he's ok! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Praying for you, and your dad and mom, Cathy.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Praying for you and your family.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How is he doing today, Cathy? Did the surgery go OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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