Sleeping peacefully at 1 AM Tuesday.The phone rings.It's the medi alert people to tell us my wife's mother has taken a fall.We spent the night at the hospital with her & were informed at 8 AM that her hip is broken.She is now in surgery having it pinned. She is 88 years old so nothing good is going to come of it.She has lived alone in her own home,not far from us until now.This is a sad day for her,my wife & our whole family.
He is quite ill on other levels but still maintains a rich sense of humor and is always a gentleman.
You will be surprised how amazing people can be especially the independent ones.
28 Answers
May her healing be speedy and on target. All is not lost in a family full of love. Take care of any depression she is bound to be facing, what a bitch thing to happen. So sorry............
12 years ago. Rating: 16 | |
Terrible news. I hope she has a strong resolve to get well and get back to "business". A good rehabilitation program will go far in her recovery. My mom's 93 and insists on living in her home, which is too big and needs much attention after 60+ years. A good support system and tactful help.....it sounds like you and your family will do all to keep her as independent as possible. Take care of yourselves, too.
12 years ago. Rating: 15 | |
She lived to this old at least, that is longer than the average life span.http://www.meme4u.com/ecards/just_like_that/get_well_soon/card_187.htm
12 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
Sorry to hear about your wife's Mom. If they have pinned her hip I'm sure she will heal well. Almost 30 years ago my 97 year old grandfather fell and broke his hip. They operated and he healed very well and lived until 104 years old. They had him up and walking the very next day. I hope they get her up and moving as quickly as they can, it's the best thing to do. Keep us posted on her progress and I will pray that she regains all her strength.
12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
So sorry to hear about this! make sure she gets up and walking asap...also, have her cough and deep breathe often!!!!!
12 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
Don't you Hate those late night calls. It's never someone calling with 'GOOD NEWS'. Your mother-in-law is going to need a lot of help now. It's a blessing that she have a strong family support team willing to help. Stay positive and keep your spirit up, and you'll see the healing process will be much faster.
Here's wishing!
12 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
Tommyh, I hope and pray for your mother-in-law's speedy recovery. I understand these things take time.
12 years ago. Rating: 9 | |
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12 years ago. Rating: 1 | |