johnf Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 My mother in law, who is 83 years old, fell today and broker her hip and tibia. They are doing surgery soon either late tonight or early in the morning. My father in law, 84, has some moderate dementia and can't be left alone. Things are very hectic right now, my wife was on her way home from their house, about 2 hours away, when it happened. She's gone back up to be with her mom and help take care of her dad. I'm driving up tonight to get the kids, but the transmission in our car is slipping pretty bad, but I've got to get the kids so she can take care of her parents. Please keep us all in your prayers. JF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayer said John. I know how hard it is on older folks when things like that happen. She is in God's hands buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks guys. It's a little after 1AM and I'm back home and have put the kids to bed. Decided to take my truck even though it only gets 12mpg. Didn't want to risk getting stuck with the kids in the middle of no where. Mother in laws surgery will be sometime tomorrow. She has a brake almost across the entire bottom of her hip bone going through the socket and her a clean break in her tibia. My wife is optimistic, but we both know what that kind of break means to a person of her age. I do hope and pray she recovers. Thanks again for the prayers. jf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 ..Oh...-I am so sorry this happened to her!...-Prayers for sure, from Alaska...that is a serious fracture... -It sounds like you are having a lot of challenges, and having to do a lot of juggling, dealing with this situation.. -I pray for your family;- and for her recovery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 prayers said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 you got it, i hope everything works out for the best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 It is a pretty tough when these things happen to the elderly. The important thing is being there for them and taking it day by day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayers sent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts on the way John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 You got it bud. Hope she gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 prayers on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Sorry to hear that John. You got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayers sent from Ohio.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 prayers sent john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Surgery went well today. They put a pin in the ball to hold it together and used a plate on her pelvic bone. Really didn't understand why they didn't just go ahead and do a hip replacement while they were in there. Doctor said recovery will probably be about 6 weeks but will know more Monday. On the bright side Luke, our 3 year old, went accident free all day for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 prayers said. i sure hope she comes out o.k, and recovers quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Thoughts and prayers go out to all. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaret Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Definitely praying for your family, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 She had a "moderate" heart attach last night in the hospital. They said they couldn't do anything yet because of the meds that she's already on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 She had a "moderate" heart attach last night in the hospital. They said they couldn't do anything yet because of the meds that she's already on. So sorry to hear this, Prayers sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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