Just wanted to give you an update about what happened when Dell and I went for a walk last Tuesday evening. It was about 7:45pm in the evening and we do our best to take a nightly walk to do something healthy and share our thoughts. We were walking on the sidewalk in front of the Catholic church headed north and I was chatting away about my day at the college and then SMACK!!! My foot had caught a high crack on the sidewalk and all I remember is hearing my left side of my face hit the concrete. There was no time to slow the impact with my hands so the left side of my face down my rib cage and finally my left knee were damaged in this fall.
Neither one of us had a cell phone so Dell was able to get me to my feet and I was able to walk with his help and made it back to the house and headed to the ER. The ER doctor started IV pain meds immediately and after a CT scan and x-rays we were given permission to head home and told to follow up with other doctors on Wed. At this point, they knew I had fracture some bones in my left cheek.
I'm scheduled to have facial surgery on Thurs., Nov. 1 to plate and pin my cheek bones together. I'm getting my teeth checked tomorrow to make sure I didn't damage them and I continue to suffer with a left side of painful ribs. UGH!
It was ironic that on Monday I had been visiting with a student about the key "This Is It" and was coaching and supporting her through some rough problems. Now, I'm trying not to question "WHY ME" "WHY NOW" I have plenty on my plate right now, but life happens.
This accident took a few seconds to happen and I feel fortunate that the outcome wasn't worse. It's a reminder that life happens and there are many "special" people that have a heart for others in this community.
I'm sorry I won't be able to attend Friday's field trip to Walton School. I was excited to see this school in action. I'm sure it's going to be amazing.
Melinda...wow! Cannot imagine what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you heal fast and as comfortable as possible. Don't worry about the field trip. You are welcome to Walton anytime and I will take you on a tour. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers, kind words and support. It's amazing how life continues to connect us to such awesome individuals through good and bad experiences.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm not the one in control so I'll just be thankful that I'm healing and will back to normal in a few weeks.
I know you are crazy busy with family, career and life, but hang in there and know that Thanksgiving break isn't that far away.