the holidays came to a standstill
at least for us
the shock of the accident
providing caring from a distance
was so very sad
I have profound empathy for the many, many families
who cannot be by their loved ones because of covid
and any other happening that takes them to a hospital setting
it is/was awful
and now with Jack home
I realize what a blank it has left for him.
Granted, he was severely injured and sedated
but even so, not having me at bedside,
has left us both feeling a void.
For those of you who don’t know,
Jack hit a patch of slush, snow, ice
from a sudden snowfall, and went whirling, twirling
and hit a steel overhead pole on the freeway.
The accident happened on December twelfth
and he was in intensive care, life support, in the hospital
until the twenty third and then transferred to
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan
until January twelfth. And now he is home.
Jack is walking with a cane,
upstairs, around the house,
starting driveway walks
when there is no snow.
As soon as we get the vaccine
we will walk together
at a public venue opened for walkers
Ribs are healing from the surgery, he was really crushed and broken.
Five ribs were rebuilt.
Our greatest concern is still his broken neck.
The cervical collar will remain in place from three to five months
and we will be following with an orthopedic spine specialist
every few weeks or more often, if needed.
I changed the cervical collar pads for the first time a day ago. .
Scary, but I did it . . .
We are thankful beyond thankful for everything.
We are in awe of kindness and love,
of cards and prayers
and shoveling
and feeding the birds,
for people stopping by,
for warm meals for me
for cookies, pies and candies.
We are thankful for nurses, doctors, therapists,
we are thankful for his life,
for his ability to communicate, process, visit
and we are so very thankful he is not paralyzed.
Thankful Thankful Thankful
for
God's Blessings.
Leaving Mary Free Bed
Snickers and Mister Irish are together again.
‘til next time,
love
lynne
18 comments:
Oh dear, what a stressful time and frightening accident. I am glad Jack is home, how hard when Covid safety won't allow loved ones near. I am praying for healing for his neck. You dog is so cute and probably what we call a nurse dog, good for healing.
Glad Jack is home. We are living in some trying times. Stay well and best wishes for continued healing, for Jack.
Lynne - I am so happy to hear that Jack is home - My husband fell on black ice on our driveway nine years ago (he was 72) - It was horrible and I will not elaborate on his injuries. It took ten months for him to totally recover. So I know how scared you must have been and how over joyed you felt when he finally came home. I am praying for Jack and you and feel confident with your loving care he will recover with time - We live in Wisconsin and this weather can be dangerous in the winter - please take care. Wishing you only the best.
What a nightmare you both have been through but I am very glad now you have Jack home and he is looking so well.
I too am happy that Mr. Irish is home and healing, Lynne. Grateful, thankful, indeed! Your pictures are touching. Hugs!
I adore those photos where he is holding Snickers. Actually, I love them all -- you look great and so does he. But there is something about the quiet bond of an animal. They know nothing - and they know it all.
I'm so grateful he has come home, Lynne. I know these times will be hard ones. But I know you will conquer.
It has been a tough road for both of you..Happy for the outcome even though the journey is not quite over..Glad you are all together now..Touching post..Big Hugs
I'm so glad Jack is back home, and that you two are once again together. God is so good. My prayers go up for Jack's recovery; that it will be complete and speedy. The photos are wonderful, and especially Snickers snuggled into Jack like that. Pure bliss! Hugs, Nancy
So happy to know that Jack is back home with you. Snickers looks very happy to be with his dad! I hope Jack's recovery goes swiftly and smoothly. And this is so hard for you, too. I wish you strength to cope as you navigate this path--caring for your own needs and being a caretaker as well.
Lynne, I've been thinking about you. So happy to hear that Jack is home with you and doing well. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers and wish you nothing but good times from here on in...and no snow so those driveway walks can continue!! xxoo
Sounds like his guardian angle was with him during that terrible accident. Prayers for you and your family.
I bet you are a good nurse. Take care...both of you.
Sending you love and big hugs....🖤
OMG, I had no idea! I'm so sorry you and Jack had to go through this, but so glad he's recuperating and able to walk and function. Big hugs and best wishes for continued healing.
I just stopped in from a friend's blog because the title of your blog intrigued me--and then read your post. What a frightening thing to happen. Sending prayers from my hill in West Virginia to you and your Jack that his healing continues, that you will soon get the vaccine, and that by the time the flowers bloom the two of you will be walking together in the sunshine.
Prayers
Lynne, I am so sorry that I haven't been visiting as much and just wanted to let you know that I am sorry to hear about the horrible accident that Jack had but also thankful that he got the help he needed. I pray that he continues to heal and that you are able to take care of him. Very scary thing for sure.
Oh my goodness Lynne, and many prayers for Jack too. Covid certainly has made these difficult situations even more trying. So thankful he is home now....what a blessing. Prayers for patience and healing for both of you....Anita at didyoubbringyourcamera
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