Well we think Jim has finally made the Guinness Book of Records--yesterday he dislocated his hip (this time the left) for the 20th time! Wednesday night, after two lovely visits--one from old comrade John Mryzglod and wife, Trish, and the other from cousin Peggy Bischof--he became agitated after a brief nap and apparently tried to get out of bed and landed on the floor. He was lifted back into bed by staff with no apparent injury and slept thru the night with heavy doses of meds. When they gave him his bath the next morning he complained of severe pain in the left hip. A portable x-ray was done and the radiologist's report came back (many hours later) that the hip was out. He was sedated and transported to Arlington Hospital ER. Great difficulty finding an orthopedist to reduce it, but finally, under general anesthesia in the PACU, the hip was put back into place. Mike brought me home about 11 pm and Erin and my sister, Susan, walked the mile with him in the ER, PACU and Recovery room. Transported back to Hospice at 4:00 am. Erin went home to sleep and Susan stayed with him til 6 am as he had been hallucinating (he was back in the Army working very hard and giving all kinds of orders!). He was sedated and fell aspleep about 5 am. Sarah is staying with him now and Sally is on her way.
We are so afraid he will try to get out of bed and hurt himself again.
Ironically, he had been scheduled to come home under Hospice care yesterday. Now I just don't know. We'll see. Barbara
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You are both in our prayers. The Lord is with you both and watching over you. God Bless - With Love - Judy & Phil
ReplyDeleteWe read these posts everyday and can't begin to tell you the grief we feel for you both and for your kids.
ReplyDelete"Sinne Clanna Gael. Ní fiú cur inár gcoinne. Comhshamhlófar sibh."
{We are the Irish. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.}
Bill and mary Ellen
Oh, Barbara! Sometimes, silence is the best response. I'm trusting our loving God to be with you both.
ReplyDeleteWith prayers,
Peggy
Mr Fay, I'm sorry that you have been sick. I've been following this blog for a few months now, hoping that everything would be ok. I used to work for you a long time ago, Connie Swanson, (at that time I was Connie Hadfield). I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking about you and your family.
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Dear Barbara and Jim,
ReplyDeleteIf only love could change everything, your would be skipping around and we would all be rejoicing.
Your 12 Joys of Christmas and so beautiful. Our grandchildren are such a joy- we are so blessed.
Our love and prayers are with you, Tom and Pat
Our dear friends,
ReplyDeleteOh Barb, I can't imagine the days you both have had. I know I've said it before but I must repeat myself- THANK GOD FOR THE KIDS! All of you- I do realize that you are not kids anymore but to us you still are! And you and your spouses are all amazing! We love all of you! I pray that there will not be another dislocation- the pain Jim can do without and the anxiety you can all do without. We send our love and prayers- Barbara I will call you on Monday.
God bless all of you,
Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa
Mr. Fay and Barb, I want to thank you both for the beautiful card and Mass offering you sent after my Mom's death. You have so much to deal with yet to find the time to recognize and comfort someone in dealing with their own pain and grief of a loved ones death is an indication of the true depth of your love and understanding. You don't deserve the pain, but may your faith and family love give you the strength you need. Love Always and Thanks, Mary Ellen Dixon
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