I was sitting down to have dinner with the kids tonight when the phone rang. It was my brother and I could sense an edge to his voice.
(Are you sitting down because you are never going to believe this - I mean seriously, after the last two weeks...this is just too unbelievable. Ready?)
My dad got hit by a car this morning while crossing a street. And yes, I'm serious.
He is doing ok though he has a broken leg, 5 staples in his head and various road rashes. He'll be in the hospital for a few days and then, because he had a serious stroke 15 years ago and was left impaired he may need some sort of transitional care until he is ok enough to go back to his retirement center apartment.
SERIOUSLY 2009! THIS IS ENOUGH!!!!!! We're 12 days in and I have had it.
My poor dad. :( He was in the ER for hours, had CT and MRI scans, etc and no one called my brother (clearly listed as his contact) until tonight. He was hit at 7:45 this morning!!! They are all 4 hours away from me and with all that is going on down here, I can't exactly pack up and go up, nor do I know how helpful the kids and I would be. But wow. I'm just so sad for my dad. :(
19 comments:
My goodness, you all have the best wishes from us. I know this has been a really rough few weeks and I just want you to know we're all thinking of you and your family.
Goodness, I'm so sorry!! You can't seem to catch a breah eh? I sure hope your dad recovers easily and well. You guys are all in my thoughts.
Oh Casey. I'm so sorry. Like you or your family needed anything more. Sending HUGE hugs to you!
And please ask me any questions you have about CF or other testing for Kelton. I am soooo happy to help and thinking about you guys all the time. xoxo Elise
Oh wow, that's horrible! Your poor dad! Did you get to talk to him? I wish I could watch your kids (without exposing them to the plague) so you could go for an overnight, just for your own peace of mind.
Why didn't the hospital call your brother?? WTF?
18 more days and January is over. Let the countdown begin!
Casey,
Just lock the doors and don't leave until 2010!!!
To say I feel for you, is an understatement!
If there is ANYTHING I can do, please let me know. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts.
Emily
Oh Casey, NOT another thing. I was so hoping things were going to get better for you. I am so sorry for your dad and the pain he must be going thru right now. And the feelings you must be having, not being able to be there for him. I can not imagine being in a hospital for several hours without any family or friends with me. That is so horrible! I am glad it is just a broken leg, it could have been SO much worse! Please let me know if there is anything I can do! You know I am here! Jeri
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It sure does seem like 2009 is heaping a lot on your plate. You're right, enough already. I hope your dad heals quickly and Kelton's questions get answered and the rest of 2009 is smooth sailing.
Elizabeth
Oh my gosh...I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I really hope 2009 gets better for you guys. Sending you lots of hugs.
DAMN! You seriously have had enough! I'm so sorry for your dad, that's awful, and hope that Kelton's labs come back with something clear and easy to deal with.
Yikes! I am so sorry you are going through all this! Maybe you'll get all the bad stuff in January, and then you'll have a great rest of the year?
Oh my gosh Casey. How terrible! I'm so sorry for your dad and sorry that you and your family are under such duress right now. Just wanted to write to let you know that you are not alone. Lots of people are thinking about you and supporting you. Think peace. -Monica
What? Oh boy. Now I will pray even harder. Sorry to hear this. I am glad he was not seriously hurt. But I am sad to hear that he broke a leg and all. Poor guy.
Thinking about you all- Heidi
oh my. you've certainly had more than your share of bad luck in 2009. I hope your dad is doing alright!!!
Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry. Your poor dad. I hope he has a quick recovery. I think you've had enough stress for the entire year!
Oh Casey. This all sucks! I hope your dad is okay, and I hope you are getting all your bad luck for the year out of the way now and the rest of the year will be smooth sailing.
Awww! Casey! I'm so sorry!!! :( I really hope he recovers swiftly!
I have kelton in my heart and prayers! Here's to answers SOOON!!!
Wow! Hope your dad is okay and recovers quickly. But jeesh! Look at it this way ... you're getting it all out of the way in the first few weeks of the year. Huge hugs
Your life is just unbelievable! Hang in there things HAVE to get better soon!!!!!!!
Your Dad is in my prayers Casey. Okay enough, it's got to get better for y'all - STAT!
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