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Dang...close to 2 months since last blog


dstraugh

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Hi Gang.

 

You'd think I was a busy beaver with no time on my hands. Almost another 2 months have flown by since my last entry. Nope, nope.....not that busy...just time flies by each day.

 

Had a near disaster the afternoon of 8-1. I was returning home with medical transport after getting fitted for new AFO at Hanger Orthodics. The driver of the van (looks like mini-bus) pulled up a bit past our property. I exited the van and she had my walker ready for me.

 

As I was not right our property, I walked towards the rear of the van to reach my access to my property. The driver pulled out while I was motoring along and the bumper of the van caught onto my walker. not only did the walker get pulled out of my hand, but I lost my balance and fell to the ground. The driver kept going despite my screams for help and did not check her mirrors. So there I was on the side of the street sitting...nothing was broken, except my pride. This was the first time I've gone out to an appt. without Kristi either going with me or awaiting my return.

 

As I have several upcoming appointments over the next few months AND don't want Kristi missing school cos of me, I was trying to get used to going out a bit more independently.

 

Fortunately, with thanks to a dear friend, I was able to whip out my cell go-phone and call 911. I then called Kristi and told her what happened. Told her I'd get to meet our rescue squad (they're always hunks lol. I was to call her when I got into the house.

 

As I was awaiting their arrival, dispatch called and advised they did not know when they could get to me as they had a backlog of true medical emergency calls. Having been (in my former life) an EMT/Paramedic, I understood.

 

Although where I was sitting was not comfy, I had a bottle of water in my purse and just prayed I'd not have to pee.

 

I called Kristi back and told her what happened. She was at Kennywood Park for the day with her cousins and panicked that she wasn't able to rescue me herself. She called my cousin who lives 20 minutes away.

 

Lisa and her one daughter flew to my house and got me up and back into the house. They stayed for almost 2 hours to be sure I was ok. At the time all I had in the house was extra-strength tylenol. As time wore on and the evening came, I was hurting big time.

 

Had a few bruises here and there, nothing major and pain was muscular, no numbness or anything severe. On Saturday Kristi went and purchased me some Exedrin's back and body pain relief which has helped greatly.

 

I return to Hanger Orthodics tomorrow (8-8) and I'm nervous about traveling with the medical transport.

 

I lodged a complaint with the contracted company - I was told they are a door-to-door company as mandated by their contract and the driver should have walked me to my door. Some have suggested that I sue the company; however, I must rely on them to get to all my medical appointments. Our dear Lord worked overtime that day.

 

On a more upbeat note, getting ready for my kiddo's sweet 16 birthday on 8-15. Thanks to getting in the irs stimulus check and my 2007 rent rebate, I've been able to order her a few things on-line. The fun part is trying to wrap and hide. Plans are to have a family celebration at my Aunt's house on the 15th.

 

Of course the days are filled with female teen drama. Boyfriends are nopw part of the mix. I will survive this although I can feel the gray hairs popping out of my scalp.

 

Kiddo and I are going to Butler PA Friday evening to stay with my adopted Sis until Sunday. She's picking us up after work. Saturday is "girl's day" at a beauty & nail salon. This is Deb's present to Kristi for her birthday. We're also going shopping to try and get a sun-dress for her for her birthday. Her new favorite color is turquoise.

 

That's all for now I suppose :out_of_here:

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Oh Donna,

 

What fun! Since I have two sons, Bill has a son and we have four grandsons the "girl thing" is totally foreign to me. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time during your week-end away.

 

I'm not a litigation fanatic either. I guess I think like you - I have to deal with these people. However, I'm glad you called to complain and the driver - at the very least - should be reprimanded and put on probation, and maybe even lose their job. They are dealing with LIVES and they should certainly be aware of the people they serve.

 

Have fun!!

 

Ann

 

 

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Donna,

 

Glad you are feeling better. Hopefully the transport company will have you flagged as a person to give special care. I am sure they do not want you unhappiness to increase.

 

I used a medical transport many years ago now. The first year after my stroke. They can be dicey, but are better than not being able to keep a medical appointment.

 

Hope Kristi has a great birthday. Know she is precious to you.

 

Laugh today. When Cleo hopped up on my bed today to wake me up, I discovered that her collar was missing. This happens every 3 or 4 months. She gets under my bed and rubs the radiator and gets the collar caught. It was at the side of my bed. She sat calm and could be a let me put it back on. Such a good girl she is!

 

Take care,

Lin

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Donna:

 

wow 2 months, time just flies by when you are having fun. sorry about your fall lucky nothing was broken & only lessons learnt. Kristi's B'day sounds like fun. hope you have oodles of fun on her sweet 16.

 

Asha

 

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donna, i understand the times fies by. i too have not blogged in awhile now either. i bet you are excited about your get away this weekend. by gosh you deserve it too after your recent incident. i am so glad you are feeling better now, you did the right thing in reporting it. they are there to help us not hurt us for god sakes. that person was not trained correctly at all and someone needs to held accountable for what happened, i pray tomorrows trip is much better for you. enjoy your weekend and kristi's upcoming birthday. all will be handled here for you, so don't worry about nothing and just have some fun. your girls will miss you both. and might have a surprise for you when you return. as all kitties do at times. they find something to terrorize the heck out of,LOL. be safe and well tomorrow.

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