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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / July 2007prayers needed
i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her husband to cancer, fell in the shower this morning and broke her hip. she couldn't reach her "police pendant" but fortunately her friend who's staying with her hadn't left for work yet (or else i fear she'd still be on the floor of the shower. shudder). so she's in the hospital waiting to find out if she'll have surgery tomorrow or saturday. the one thing my sister's really been looking forward to since her husband's death was the play she was directing that's scheduled to open this weekend. this really falls in the 'life's not fair' category. please keep her in your prayers. having just had cataract surgery, i can't fly up there to be with her right now but there is other family there. on another note, she said please not to send "flowers or anything," so i'm wondering if any of you have any brilliant ideas of what to send. frankly, there's not a thing that's going to give her much cheer at the moment. sadly, diane >i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but > here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > sadly, diane Teddy bears, fancy dolls, candy or other treats. Gosh, I'm so sorry this had to happen to her. And the timing is awful. Only I can't imagine a good time for such a thing. So glad she wasn't home alone. We will be praying for her. And for you. Not being there is pretty painful too. Jo Diane, how terrible. And asking for double duty is just fine with us. Let's hope she can have surgery tomorrow, the sooner the better. Jim (my hubby) fractured his hip in a fall in March and once it was repaired he felt little pain, so I hope that happens with her, too. Thank goodness her friend was still there. Good thoughts for all of you. Joan >i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but >here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >sadly, diane (((((((((((((((((((((((diane's sis))))))))))))))))))))) thank goodness her roomie was still there!!! your poor sister has been through the wringer! prayers and healing energies are forthcoming. it's soooo hard when you want to be there for someone you love and can't be.(((((((((((((((((((diane))))))))))))))) a few silly, funny balloons! also--if this isn't too hokey for you or your sister--if she has a tape player, you can send her a tape recording of your voice saying something you always wanted to say to her, about how much she means to you. she'll probably treasure it (like my elder sister does her tape). kate i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her husband to cancer, fell in the shower this morning and broke her hip. she couldn't reach her "police pendant" but fortunately her friend who's staying with her hadn't left for work yet (or else i fear she'd still be on the floor of the shower. shudder). so she's in the hospital waiting to find out if she'll have surgery tomorrow or saturday. the one thing my sister's really been looking forward to since her husband's death was the play she was directing that's scheduled to open this weekend. this really falls in the 'life's not fair' category. please keep her in your prayers. having just had cataract surgery, i can't fly up there to be with her right now but there is other family there. on another note, she said please not to send "flowers or anything," so i'm wondering if any of you have any brilliant ideas of what to send. frankly, there's not a thing that's going to give her much cheer at the moment. sadly, diane Watch the balloons - some hospitals don't allow them anymore (especially the latex ones). Some ideas from when I was in there that week - light snacky thing ie: good fruit!, hand cream (unscented if necessary as some of the hospitals are fragrant free - the moisture is sucked out of the place), book on tape, if she doesn't have an mp3 that is the greatest thing invented and not as expensive as a large bouquet of flowers - load it with some music and she can help to block out the pain; a very small teddy bear the size of your hand - I got one and I quietly clutched it - no one could see it; cards and lots of them (I would gladly send a get well card Diane - she has had so much to bear and is handling things so well. I sent one of those tinny music ones to Diane when she was in the hospital and Wayne said she had the nurses bopping to the music!), a bright comforting quilt to keep her warm when she needs it but a small one - lap size (wish I was closer I could whip one up - my friends made me my comfort quilt), a reacher so she can reach from the bed - know she has one at home but... Some wet ones - you know the disposable wipes. My hugs to you and her. Too much. Glad her roomate was around. And now to miss the theatre performance too..... Kelly > (((((((((((((((((((((((diane's sis))))))))))))))))))))) thank goodness > her [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > sadly, diane thanks for these great ideas (and the prayers and good thoughts) everyone. I particularly love the mp3 player idea, though i'll need to educate myself on it a bit. i just spoke to her and she's having the surgery this afternoon. her doctor said on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of difficulty, her surgery is a 1. she'll have pins, not a total replacement, so that is good news. the prayer machine must be working. thanks again, diane I would not do without my mp3 player Diane - it helps when I can't sleep and I have it divided into bedtime quiet songs, more ambitious noisier music and into my opera/classical mode. Haven't downloaded any books to it yet but understand that I can. It is really lightweight and I use regular headphones not the bud kind that never fit into my ears. My mom is 70 this year and would not do without her ipod. It goes with her to exercise classes, on walks and especially when she travels. It is easy to download and organize things to it. Glad to hear the surgery will be a 1. She doesn't need anymore aggravation in her life right now! Kelly > thanks for these great ideas (and the prayers and good thoughts) > everyone. I particularly love the mp3 player idea, though i'll need to [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > diane >thanks for these great ideas (and the prayers and good thoughts) >everyone. I particularly love the mp3 player idea, though i'll need to [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >replacement, so that is good news. the prayer machine must be >working. And she will probably be out in a week or less. Where will she go for rehab? Joan > And she will probably be out in a week or less. Where will she go > for rehab? > > Joan not sure yet. hopefully close to friends and her son and granddaughter. i heard from my nephew that my sis was in good spirits after surgery this evening---i'm sure she's euphoric to have that over with. she was eating already and clear-headed. one day at a time. diane Oh, geez, Diane, your poor sister! Poor girl has been through enough already!!! Sending her many healing prayers and thoughts. Sending some to you and John as well. It is always hard when you are so far away and can't be there in person to help. The phone calls, though, keep you in touch and do make a difference. I pray that your sister can recover from this as quickly as possible. So very sorry she had to miss her beloved play. Keep us posted as to how things progress and tell her we are all pulling for her! . . . hugs, Donna . . . . 1. ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2. J.K.M.A. You mentioned wet ones, Kelly, and I think that is a good idea. When I was in DC one of my classmates gave another student some babywipes that were lavender scented. The second student had a headache and just used the babywipe to wipe down her face, but she felt that the lavender scent was very helpful and relaxing. I have not looked to see if these are available here or not, but I bet they would be good for use by a hospital patient. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Diane prayers are coming that way for your sisters health and healing and well being. What a bummer about the play and this happening. Could you get someone to video tape the play and then send it to your sister so she could see it. That I bet would help her.  SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one >i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but > here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > sadly, diane My friend, Betty, has sent me balloon bouquets before the last two chemos. They have two or three mylar balloons and several of the regular variety. Don't know if she's into it or not. DeeTee >i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but > here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > sadly, diane (((((diane))))) (((((sister))))) love and prayers, Vickie B. I'd suggest pj"s, robe, bed jacket, etc. Bless her heart. She really didn't need that to happen Pray the surgery will go very, very well and she will heal as quickly as possible. Gwen >i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but > here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > sadly, diane > i feel like i've asked asa for double duty this past six months, but > here i am again. my sister, the one with severe ms who just lost her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > sadly, diane Sending Good Thoughts, {{{{Diane,Sister}}}} GrampaHugs, Alex, -- Any information is included for informational or entertainment purposes only, is based on my personal experiences & is an expression of my opinion. **************************************************** * Love radiating from 45.10n x 93.30w M/SP Mn * http://home.comcast.net/~apbarna/ * http://goldenmist.org/ahr_faq/index.html * http://goldenmist.org/grampahugs/ * http://goldenmist.org/ **************************************************** She is in my prayers. I've known medical staff to go to great lengths to help someone get to a special event such as this. They should know how she feels about not getting to see the play - they might be able to work out something to help her see a later performance. That might help her spirits a bit. Or maybe they can make a good videotape and take it to her in the hospital. It's not brilliant, but when my mom had her TKR, I sent her some really nice dried fruit from Trader Joe's (substitute an appropriate store in your area). She said it really helped her survive the horrid hospital food. Other thoughts/things I've done in the past: an "entertainment" suply, such as good puzzle books & little jigsaw puzzles to pass the time, special music to listen to (do I remember Melinda having some good healing-type tapes she's made?), some nice herbal teas to sip - which work even while on a clear liquid diet. I've always been fond of sending stuff that makes the days in the hospital or in rehab less dull. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare good suggestions, nann. i think she'll be moved to rehab this week, and i will ask her son if there's any way at all she could see the play next weekend, but i imagine it's too soon. i spoke to her briefly yesterday (she had company) and she said she had NO pain (however, she did have that little control-it-yourself pain relief thingy, so maybe that's why <g>). diane |
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