Kevin Posted July 17, 2009 Report Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Funny picture in my head : Somwhere on another message board , that certain someone is writing the same thing ... about you . MEOW ! Phsst ! Keep us posted ... Edited July 17, 2009 by Guest
Shawna Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 heading out of my condo complex tonight, and there was an elderly woman who was collapsing next to the mailboxes. A carload of kids (in their early 20s) had stopped and were helping her, but it was obvious no one knew what the hell to do. Including me. I'm so not a good emergency person. I guess it was the heat, she had just gone out (with her walker) to toss out some trash and felt very faint and started to fall when the kids saw her and ran over to her. Anyway, having not a clue what to do, I called 911, then ran to the neighbor to get some cold water and tried to keep her as cool as possible. She was a spitfire, though, and was cracking jokes with us. She only lived a few yards from where she was, but she couldn't move on her own and we didn't want to move her. So the cute firefighters came and helped her and took care of the huge gash on her arm. Anyway, that was more excitement than I can handle for one night. Now I'm worried about her, because she lives alone, and she is old.
_Laurie_ Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) Sounds like it was the heat...Hot weather can take alot out of the elderly...They also can break bones/hips easily too...You did the right thing by calling 911 Shawna...and by not moving her...You shouldn't move anyone unless they are in an area that is dangerous... Edited July 18, 2009 by Guest
MarcM Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 I WOULD HAVE EXPEPECTED YOU TO STOP, SHAWNA. I AM GLAD TO HEAR THE 20 SOMETHINGS STOPPED. YOU DONT SEE THAT TOO MUCH AROUND HERE.
Shawna Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 I AM GLAD TO HEAR THE 20 SOMETHINGS STOPPED. YOU DONT SEE THAT TOO MUCH AROUND HERE. yeah, that part warmed the cockles of my heart. I remember a couple of years ago when my nephew was only 17, he saw an elderly lady in distress on the side of the street and stopped his car to assist her. So many people just don't want to get involved... it's wonderful when people will.
Lea Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 Nice to know there are still caring people (especially young people) left in the world. If she lives close by Shawna you could always just look in on her. That what I'd do Great way to make a nice new friend and if she were my mother I'd love ya forever for being so kind to her
Levis Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 It's my mum's birthday tomorrow. I just reminded her. The things daughters have to do
MarcM Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 Kevin, you should go around Japan accusing people of being witches. It would be fun! They love American culture over there! Just dont tell them you are Saskatoonian.
Kevin Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 I have , but I guess , here , it's kind of a badge of honor and they have all gone off on successful careers as huckster priests/priestesses ...
edna Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Here' s a song for Laurie... "Sweet Tuesday Morning" - Badfinger ...whenever you have time to find it...
_Laurie_ Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Posted July 21, 2009 Beautiful Song...Thank You ((((((((((Edna)))))))))
MarcM Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 My poor father in law rolled down a flight of stairs a few nights ago. Fortunately, he did not break anything, but he has really aggravated the arthritis in his neck and shoulder. He was coming home at 3am after singing at a club. He is a trooper, and sang the night after it happened for a fund raiser at The Grammy Museum. They rolled him up to the stage in a wheel chair, then he got up, did 5 songs very well, then hung out for an hour. I hope he can get his pain managed by next week. He is flying to Connecticut to do a jazz clinic and perform at the Litchfield Jazz Festival.
RonJonSurfer Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 He sounds like a "show must go on" kind of guy. I hope he feels better, but I know he'll be making that trip to the show.
edna Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Marc, I hope he gets better... and in any case, tell him we Songfactors wish him all the best... You have an amazing lovely and cute family, you know that...
MarcM Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Definitely a show must go on guy. I think going up on stage is the best pain killer for him. It perks him right up to be among his fans. I will send along the well wishes, Edna!
Shawna Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 How did he fall down the stairs - trip on something? I can't even imagine taking a tumble down a staircase. Good that he's mostly all right... hope it doesn't cause any permanent ill effects. And I admire his attitude! I'm such a weenie about pain that I admire anyone who can power through it!
Lucky Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Speaking of which Miss Weenie, I got your Darvocet answer .... check the gear grinding thread. Marc, tell Bill we all wish him the best! Besides being a show must go on sort, I think that generations previous to ours are just plain tougher. That's how my dad is too. If you hurt a bit, you get up and work through it. That's just the way they are. Edited July 22, 2009 by Guest
MarcM Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 He just lost his balance, Shawna. He is 83 and is not as fleet footed as he once was. He also was not using the handrail. We just got back from his neurologist. Looks like he did not make it through the fall unscathed. In addition to upsetting his arthritis, he also broke his right clavicle in 2 spots and tore up some ligaments. Waiting to see what the next step is. We are already planning his move downstairs.
Shawna Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) holy crap! broken bones and torn body parts and still he went on to perform a show. I agree with Lucky, I think those of the older generation are much more stout. We're a generation of lazy-bones and any excuse to get out of working. edit: as I posted that I realized that just two days ago I sent my cousin an e-mail about how driven some of our family members are - him included. As a member of our armed forces, he is one of the tougher individuals I am proud to be related to. So it's not a generational thing... it's just a lazy individual thing which - I confess - I adhere to once in a while. Edited July 22, 2009 by Guest
Lea Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 I hope your FIL heals fast Marc. It amazes me how tough that generation is. My grandmother is in constant pain but you'll rarely her complain. I have such a low pain threshold I even consider myself pathetic
_Laurie_ Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Posted July 22, 2009 Wow Marc....Your FIL must be one tough guy...tell him we want him to have a speedy recovery.
edna Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Falling from top of the stairs isn' t so difficult... I've done it myself more than once when I was younger (I'm a bit carefull now) I'm glad your FIL is doing better, Marc...
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