Wednesday, April 23, 2014

When It Rains, It-- Aw, Sheesh

     This morning a drunk T-boned my big sister -- totaled the car she was driving (Mom X's Tankmobile Superba).  She's not terribly injured, but she's injured way more than you'd wish on anyone -- several broken ribs, multiple (stable) pelvis fractures, bruised and shaken up.  She's fretting over Mom X, who she's been visiting daily and helping to make arrangements as Mom transfers from her house to Assisted Care.  It's still too early for the really deep aches to take hold and leave her worrying about getting herself better; she's still wanting to finish what she'd set out to do this morning.  My baby brother was at the hospital first; by the time I showed up, my sister's her youngest daughter (another nurse) was there and her son and future son-in-law were arriving as I departed a couple of hours later.  At some point tonight, the last relative will leave (or get shooed out of the room by the nurses) and in the dark, the reality will sink in.  Been there, done that and it's a good thing pain meds make it hazy.  It's a blow when you realize how thoroughly you have been reprioritized.

     The good news is, the hospital thinks they will have her up and rehabbing in a day.  She'll have to learn how to get around without putting any weight on the affected side, but she won't need surgery or a cast, just rest and careful movement for however long it takes.  We'll probably have to ride herd on her to slow down -- but don't think for a minute it'll be easy for her.  Just broken ribs are nasty to deal with and they keep on hurting for a long time.

     I stopped by home to drop off my briefcase.  Tam wanted to know what was up and after I'd told her, she suggested, "Drive carefully.  The Fates aren't being very good to the women in your family right now."

13 comments:

Keads said...

My thoughts and prayers for everyone.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, drive carefully & be extra vigilant, you don't need to be next.

Merle

Jess said...

Damn, just damn.

Anonymous said...

Rats. Rats, Rats, Rats, Rats: You've had more than your share of tough times this year, and now this. My sincere condolences to all concerned, and prayers in behalf of all affected sent.

Joe Harwell

Joseph said...

Wow, Roberta...hope she heals quickly. Take care of yourself too!

Fuzzy Curmudgeon said...

All good thoughts for Mom X, Big Sis X, and all the X's :) Be careful out there.

Bob said...

Probably the primitive impulse toward propitiating an angry God came from those inflicted with such misfortunes. Hope it starts going the other way for you and your family.

BGMiller said...

Did she at least get the officer's badge number?


Glad to hear she'll mend but wondering who I talk to about your run of luck.


BGM

Roberta X said...

Why, whoever (Whoever) you usually talk to, BGM. I would not constrain your choice -- it's the thought that counts, as near as I can figure.

rickn8or said...

What the Fuzzy Curmudgeon said.

Jennifer said...

Awe man! Thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself.

SJ said...

Praying for safety and healing.

Roberta X said...

I thank you and my big sister thanks you as well.