Keen-eyed observers will recognize downtown Dallas as seen from the 9th floor of Methodist hospital. But why, you ask in that wondering way, were you there? Because Ma LSP thought it'd be a good idea to lift a large and heavy planter on the back deck. No, it was not a good idea, it was a bad idea, which resulted in a compound stress fracture in her lower back.
Fortunately, she was able to make her way across the street to a good neighbor who drove her to Methodist, and one of the LSP sisters was able to help out to boot, very much so. Me? I tipped up today after Mass at Mission #2, Sacrament in pyx, and full of filial piety. Thank God, we all agreed, that surgery wasn't on the cards.
Surgery. No small thing at any time, much less in your 80s. As it is, she''ll have to wear a brace, she calls it a "corset," and go to rehab for a week or so, then back home. Good thing there's family in the area, eh?
Well, I left her watching Bonnie & Clyde just as the sun set over the glassy towers of the Metrosprawl, setting them ablaze with its light. Dear friends, you'll note from the above photo that one of our buildings is made of gold. Yes, gold. Surely not some kind of parable.
But more on this hospital scenario anon. In the meanwhile, do say a prayer for Ma LSP's full recovery.
Yours,
LSP
5 comments:
She'll be in my nightly prayers, Parson.
Building of gold or city of brass? Dallas was never my kind of city, but then again, very few are.
Sorry to hear about the misadventure but glad to hear the positive prognosis. My mother was a bit older when I badgered her into one of the life alert pendants. Saved her bacon on a couple occasions, just sayin'. Likely you have thought about this already.
Dallas eh? I thought it would be bigger...
I pray she heals well.
SP RN
Here's to your mom's speedy recovery. I can relate. I move slower these days, think it through before I go and do. As someone else remarked, if I drop something on the floor, I stand for a few moments deciding just how bad I really need it.
Sorry to say we have needed the services of Mansfield Methodist in the past. Good news is that the folks and care there are absolutely stellar.
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