January 26, 2008
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I went to Seattle on New Years to stay with my youngest daughter for a week. At the airport when I left, I cried. “When will I see you again?” I asked, feeling the distance so acutely.
“I’ll come home next Christmas for sure. I don’t think I can come before then.”
That was almost heart-breaking to consider. On the flight home I began planning a summer visit, maybe to go camping in the cool Northwest while Texas roasted under the tropical sun. Yes, that’s what I will do.
Two weeks later, last weekend, while snowboarding, Celina crashed and broke her arm at the shoulder. It was a serious, displaced break in a difficult spot. On Sunday morning, the surgeon inserted three metal pins into her arm to connect the broken parts together. They sent her home with a sturdy sling and a bandage covering the heads of the pins that stuck out of her arm. At home, I searched the internet and found fairly inexpensive plane tickets to come back to help her adjust.
So now, I am again at her home, not exactly like I planned. We are working on learning how to cook, wash, dress with only one working arm. It takes a lot of creativity to figure out the innovations that will make these basic activities workable. My goal is that by Monday when I leave, she will be ready to conquer her everyday tasks. Hopefully the pain and exhaustion will be less by then too. I just want to hug the hurt away, but even that is too painful. Add her to your prayers, please. It is so hard to be stuck when you are used to be busy.
Comments (3)
I’m still so very sorry that C’s going through all this! C… we love you and feel your pain all the way down here in México!!! Lots of hugs and you are ALWAYS in our prayers!!! R, M, K & G
With those pins sticking out of her arm, I think she looks like Wolverine!!! aaarrrrrrgg! Too bad it is going to take her a little longer to heal than him! hehehe
Seriously, I am super glad you got to go and take care of C. I am sure she loved having you there.
Oh wow, I remember a broken wrist and having to learn to do everything left handed. Fortunately my husband helped, but I think it is incredible that you went back and helped. Praying for quick healing and travelling mercies for you.
Heather