Beth writing. It is Wednesday. Sorry it's been so long, but wanted to wait until I knew more.
On Friday at 3:15 - Liz called me in tears and said "They are sending me home today." I said "No there not. I'll be right there." By the time I got there they had decided that they would send her home on Saturday. I said "No." I ran though all the reasons. After fighting with Case Manager and Insurance for 2 hours, it was decided that we re-evaluate on Monday. Well, Monday came and they still wanted to send her "HOME". No nursing home would take her. Again, I explained that her grandparents could not safetly take care of her and there was no money to hire help.
Well, end result was that she was transferred to St. Joseph's in Burbank yesterday at 4:30 p.m. She is in rehab even though she is not supposed to be because she can't walk yet. That is the requirement for Rehab. You have to be able to walk if you are going to be able to walk. (This is for my family - symantics).
They agreed to keep her 1 to 1 1/2 weeks if I would agree to take her home at that time. I am leaving it in God's hands that it will work out that she will be able to stay there. Please pray for this. We wanted Northridge, but her insurance doesn't have a contract there. I am and will be spending long hours because of distance.
You know they say that God doesn't give you more than you can handle - well I think I'm done (but obviously God doesn't). My boss today (the church Pastor) told me that as of September 1 there is no more money to pay me. I am being laid off. I have not been happy there for a while with all the politics and stuff going on and was deciding what to do. Guess God took the decision out of my hands. We could use the money, but I am praying that he opens some other door that I can use.
I will try to update more often, but with no laptop and only home to sleep - it's kinda hard.
Thanks for the prayers and everything.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wheelchair
Beth writing. Liz actually got in the wheelchair today. I took her outside for a while and then she got hot so we went in. She had me leave her in the hall for a while. She wanted to get out but PT was not back yet so we went up and down the halls.
She did very well getting out of it. I still took 2 people to get her in and out, so it's not something I can do on my own.
Liz would really like visitors. If you have any time, please stop by. If she is asleep - WAKE HER UP.
Yesterday the Occupational Therapist came in and asked Liz "Do you want to get up and brush your teeth?" Liz said "no." Then he asked 'Do you want to sit up and dangle you feed off the bed?" Liz said "no." He just had her do some exercises. I asked Liz if she had told him that she can't get up and she said "He should read the "f-ing" chart. It's not my fault if he's stupid". We just can't believe some of the people. I remember when Zack/Keith was in and nurses and such would come in the room and ask if he was ready to go for a walk. He had all kinds of comebacks. For those of you who don't know. The week before Thanksgiving in 2006 my nephew had an ATV accident and broke the same vertebrae. His break compromised his spine so he is paralyzed. What are the chances of 2 cousins breaking the same vertebrae?
I believe that going through all that with Zack has let me deal with what is going on with Liz better than I might have. When I got the phone call about Liz - the Lord told me that she was bad but going to be okay. When I got the Call about Zack - we left to drive to Palm Springs and I did not know if he was dead or alive until we got very close to the hospital and one of my sisters called from the hospital. Life is nver dull in our family.
Again, thanks for all the prayers, food, gifts, visitors and such. They have been a Godsend. It's interesting how times like these show you who your friends really are. Some people have stepped up that I never would have expected and some that I expected have not. I don't know if traumas bring out the worst or best of people. I have learned a lot from this trauma and it will change how I do things in the future.
God Bless.
She did very well getting out of it. I still took 2 people to get her in and out, so it's not something I can do on my own.
Liz would really like visitors. If you have any time, please stop by. If she is asleep - WAKE HER UP.
Yesterday the Occupational Therapist came in and asked Liz "Do you want to get up and brush your teeth?" Liz said "no." Then he asked 'Do you want to sit up and dangle you feed off the bed?" Liz said "no." He just had her do some exercises. I asked Liz if she had told him that she can't get up and she said "He should read the "f-ing" chart. It's not my fault if he's stupid". We just can't believe some of the people. I remember when Zack/Keith was in and nurses and such would come in the room and ask if he was ready to go for a walk. He had all kinds of comebacks. For those of you who don't know. The week before Thanksgiving in 2006 my nephew had an ATV accident and broke the same vertebrae. His break compromised his spine so he is paralyzed. What are the chances of 2 cousins breaking the same vertebrae?
I believe that going through all that with Zack has let me deal with what is going on with Liz better than I might have. When I got the phone call about Liz - the Lord told me that she was bad but going to be okay. When I got the Call about Zack - we left to drive to Palm Springs and I did not know if he was dead or alive until we got very close to the hospital and one of my sisters called from the hospital. Life is nver dull in our family.
Again, thanks for all the prayers, food, gifts, visitors and such. They have been a Godsend. It's interesting how times like these show you who your friends really are. Some people have stepped up that I never would have expected and some that I expected have not. I don't know if traumas bring out the worst or best of people. I have learned a lot from this trauma and it will change how I do things in the future.
God Bless.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
National Safety Board
Beth writting. Well, I guess Liz's injuries are officially MAJOR. There is a man out front right now who is taking pictures, measuring, looking and asking questions. He says the police and fire department give them details on accidents and they go into a database. The database then picks out bad accidents to be investigated. Like "how did injuries happen?" and in Liz's case "did the car save her life?" This guy seems to agree with the fire department. SHE IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.
Physical Therapy has been interesting. Today they only sent one person again. When they do this, Liz can get the brace on and just does bed exercises. Yesterday there were two people, so she even got to stand up for a while. She is progressing. The doctors and nurses seem to be surprised by how well she is moving. This morning she and I did discuss how long she might have to wear the braces. She kinda' knew about the hip brace but had no idea she would be in the back brace for 2 1/2 more months. Right now she only has the brace on once a day (if even) and not for very long. I am not sure how she is going to take it when it need to be on longer.
Please keep praying. We can feel the prayers. As everyone knows, Liz is a social person. Come visit. Wake her up if she's sleeping (during the day) lol.
Thanks for everything.
Physical Therapy has been interesting. Today they only sent one person again. When they do this, Liz can get the brace on and just does bed exercises. Yesterday there were two people, so she even got to stand up for a while. She is progressing. The doctors and nurses seem to be surprised by how well she is moving. This morning she and I did discuss how long she might have to wear the braces. She kinda' knew about the hip brace but had no idea she would be in the back brace for 2 1/2 more months. Right now she only has the brace on once a day (if even) and not for very long. I am not sure how she is going to take it when it need to be on longer.
Please keep praying. We can feel the prayers. As everyone knows, Liz is a social person. Come visit. Wake her up if she's sleeping (during the day) lol.
Thanks for everything.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Nurses
Beth writing. Just when we thought we could spend less time at the hospital, Liz starts getting overworked, not nice nurses. Yesterday (Sunday) - her nruse had 8 patients. We waited 20 minutes for them to even answer the call button. I finally went to the nurses station. When someone is there, we don't let Liz call for the little stuff.
Can you imagine if it was an emergency? I don't understand hospitals. When someone can't get out of bed, don't you think they would take better care?
Liz started eating, but has lessened it again. If anyone has any ideas on how to deal with this. Please let me know. I am at my wit's end. I just want to go to bed and sleep and wake up and have this all gone. I am sure Liz feels the same way.
At friend of ours passed away Saturday. She has been in a lot of pain and I know she is in a better place. But I feel to the people she left behind. Her best friend is so awesome. Please pray for him. His name is Mark.
PT is with Liz now. Hopefully they sent two and they can get her up today. Yesterday they sent one and one person can't even get her brace on let alone get her up.
Still don't know about move plans. Waiting on insurance.
Can you imagine if it was an emergency? I don't understand hospitals. When someone can't get out of bed, don't you think they would take better care?
Liz started eating, but has lessened it again. If anyone has any ideas on how to deal with this. Please let me know. I am at my wit's end. I just want to go to bed and sleep and wake up and have this all gone. I am sure Liz feels the same way.
At friend of ours passed away Saturday. She has been in a lot of pain and I know she is in a better place. But I feel to the people she left behind. Her best friend is so awesome. Please pray for him. His name is Mark.
PT is with Liz now. Hopefully they sent two and they can get her up today. Yesterday they sent one and one person can't even get her brace on let alone get her up.
Still don't know about move plans. Waiting on insurance.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Cardiac Chair
Beth writing. I have been at the hospital a lot the last couple of days. Yesterday, I got there a 9 am so I could be there for PT. They did not come until 4 p.m. Thank heavens it was a person we know, so when Liz said she did not want to get up, he did not listen. He listened to me.
Liz got in a Cardiac Chair (almost like a gurney with wheels that sits up). When she first got on, she wanted off immediately. He adjusted it and it was better. I took her for a ride. This was not easy. The thing is very hard to steer. We stayed on the floor and went down through the halls with windows. She liked that. She lasted about 20 minutes.
It was a good thing I was there. The case worked came in and they want to send Liz to a Nursing home to get better and build up strength. You can't go to Rehab until you can do 3 hours of PT a day and she can't even do 1 yet. They were going to send her to Simi. I put a stop to that. Hopefully she will end up at Corbin and Sherman Way. When she can do 1 hour of PT, she can go to Rehab - so still pray for Northridge.
The doctor came in and put her back on IV fluids since she's not eating or drinking. He also told her that if she did not start eating they were going to put in a feeding tube. Low and behold - she ate 1/2 a chicken sandwich and a banana last night. This morning when I talked to her she told me she had ordered her food for tomorrow. I am so happy.
We are getting through day by day. Please continue to pray and you are welcome to stop by and see Liz. Hope to see some of you at the concert tomorrow night.
Liz got in a Cardiac Chair (almost like a gurney with wheels that sits up). When she first got on, she wanted off immediately. He adjusted it and it was better. I took her for a ride. This was not easy. The thing is very hard to steer. We stayed on the floor and went down through the halls with windows. She liked that. She lasted about 20 minutes.
It was a good thing I was there. The case worked came in and they want to send Liz to a Nursing home to get better and build up strength. You can't go to Rehab until you can do 3 hours of PT a day and she can't even do 1 yet. They were going to send her to Simi. I put a stop to that. Hopefully she will end up at Corbin and Sherman Way. When she can do 1 hour of PT, she can go to Rehab - so still pray for Northridge.
The doctor came in and put her back on IV fluids since she's not eating or drinking. He also told her that if she did not start eating they were going to put in a feeding tube. Low and behold - she ate 1/2 a chicken sandwich and a banana last night. This morning when I talked to her she told me she had ordered her food for tomorrow. I am so happy.
We are getting through day by day. Please continue to pray and you are welcome to stop by and see Liz. Hope to see some of you at the concert tomorrow night.
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