OT: Life can suck.

Robatoy · 2006-05-23T19:04:54+00:00

I have only looked around sporadically at the wREC lately as I have been pre-occupied.Aside from the lame attacks by some script-kiddie, there hadn't been a lot of traffic as it was, but it is nice to see a resurgence in the last few days.I have spent a lot of my time in Saginaw MI lately.My sister (only sibling) from Olatha KS had come to spend a couple of weeks here in Canada to relieve my wife and I for a spell as we have been busy caring for my ailing parents (both soon to be 85).On her first night here, she took a backwards tumble down the stairwell.She had been travelling a lot lately and was quite exhausted when she went up to bed and missed a tread.At the local Emerge, they diagnosed a broken neck. We medivac-ed her to Saginaw's St Mary's Hospital for surgery by one of the best neurosurgeons in the Midwest. That went well. The spinal cord is not severed, but severely crushed.What we do have, is that she breathes on her own, no brain damage (she had lost a lot of blood from a huge gash) but she is now a quadriplegic.She can talk and her spirits are incredibly high. She is already redesigning her home for wheelchair access (she can move her arms, but not her hands)We are flying her home via a medical charter this week where rehab will begin. The insurance company is bracing itself. (12K for that 2 hour flight)So if any of you dorkers are waiting for your router or tablesaw to spin down, and you believe in that sort of thing, a quick prayer would be appreciated. Mention Rob's sister and it will get it there. *wry smile*Oh... and one quick thing... The US medical care we experienced at St. Mary's in Saginaw MI makes the Canadian version look like a scene from the dark ages.... at least in this town. ( I know we have good facilities in bigger centres as well...so keep your shirt on..)My wife is medical professional (soon to be done with her NP) and she was amazed at the quality of care/equipment and professionalism. Like tools, you get what you pay for.Thanks for...

OT: Life can suck.

May 23, 2006 22 Replies

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Ron Truitt 20 years ago

Boy can it ever!

She sounds like a great gal if she is already coping. I do not think I would be that couragous.

I will hope for continued progressive recovery and feel optimistic in doing so from your post about her.

I wish your entire family Godspeed.

Ron T

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Rod & Betty Jo 20 years ago

Actually you and your sister have done us all a big favor....when we hear but by the grace of God a woeful tale that could indeed befall any of one of us. That your sister has great pluck and is facing her misfortune bravely you give us hope that maybe we could do the same....my prayers are with your family....thanks Rod

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Upscale 20 years ago

And if she does need support, (financial, medical, emotional) email me where's she's living and I'll point you to her local chapter of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. I'm part of their peer support group in Toronto and there's similar satellite groups throughout Ontario. Saw your comments on the excellent quality of the medical treatment she received. When it comes to rehabilitation, one of the premier rehabilitation hospitals to be found anywhere is located here. It's called Lyndhurst Hospital located at 520 Sutherland Drive in Toronto.

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