June 21, 2024, 1:39 pm, my cellphone rang. It was Mr. calling me from his office just one floor in our house below me.
Odd…
I thought maybe it was a butt-dial thing as I couldn’t make out what he was saying.
I ran to his office and found him lying on the floor, unable to move, speech slurred, and a laceration on his forehead…
He asked for a cloth for his forehead and to help him sit. I wasn’t able to help him sit. He wasn’t able to help himself sit. “I can’t feel my left arm.”
I called the ambulance.
They arrived and called for backup as they needed 4 people to get him outside to the stretcher…
He was off to the hospital via ambulance.
I raced around the house to find things. I called my youngest daughter and told her to call her sister. I called my boss while I raced around the house – “I have to leave for the day, Mr. fell and I called the ambulance for him.”
I called his mom and the two of us, in my car, drove to the hospital. “I don’t know my way to the hospital, please guide me.” “Yes, dear, what happened?” His dad followed in their car.
“Should I tell my kids to come?” – Me to ER Doc
“Yes, that would be a good idea.” – ER Doc
“There is a small window of time to do the life-saving surgery.” – Neurosurgeon.
“Any more questions?” – Neurosurgeon.
“Did you have a good night’s sleep?” Me to Neurosurgeon.
With a large smile, he replied, “I was prepared for every other question, I’ve never been asked that before. Yes, I’m just coming on-call and I’m well rested and I’ll do my best.”
Diagnosis…
Pre-op Diagnosis
Intracranial Hemorrhage (HCC), spontaneous
Brain compression
Uncal herniation
Post-op Diagnosis
Intracranial Hemorrhage (HCC) (Clot size 6.2 cm x 4.6 cm)
Indication
Life-threatening hemorrhage
Procedure
1. Right frontoparietotemporal craniotomy
2. Evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage
54 (57 as Mr. corrects me when I say the original # of staples to him) staples later…
Well, dearest blogging buddies, more to come when I can find the energy to write again. Please pray for him and us. This isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. And it is one baby step win at a time.
I miss you all and will write again when I can…
Oh my! How scary for this to happen. Sending prayers for your family and for a full recovery for your Mr. <3
Oh, Shelley, I am so sorry to read this news. We will be praying for your husband and for you and your family. I’m so glad you were close and acted quickly.
Scary and energy draining. Thoughts and prayers your way … Be strong, Shelley … be strong!
Remind each other, when things get tough as you move through this marathon, to breathe. You are a strong team. He had the strength to call you. You had the strength to keep your head and get him help and your family together. You guys can do this. Will be sending prayers daily. We’re all out here for you when you need to talk.
Praying for you, your husband, and your family, Shelley xo
I echo what everyone has already written as I type through my tears. Stay strong in your faith and know I’m praying for you, Mr., and your family. 🙏❤️
Oh, Shelley, I’m so sorry to read this. Stay strong and take care. 🙏
Oh Shelley, prayers are coming, hugs for you. 🙏🏻❤️😢
Crossing fingers all goes well for a great recovery. If he is already correcting you about the # of stitches that may be a good sign. 🙂
Shelley, I’m so sorry to read about this. Did he fall? How did he get the laceration? I’m sending you all my good thoughts and prayers. I’m so glad he was able to call you!
OMG Shelley! I am SO sorry this has happened! Tears are coming just thinking about it. I know you are both strong though. You have a beautiful family to stand with you and hold you up when you need it. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. ((hugs))
Prayers and good thoughts for you and your family.
Your blogging family will keep you in our prayers and thoughts until you are back with the next installment.
Oh, Shelley, so many prayers are coming your and Mr.’s way! I’m so sorry you two lovely souls are dealing with this. Hoping for a thorough recovery for Mr. and that you get all the rest and help you need! Thank God he had his phone on him!
My thoughts are with you.
Praying for you both as well as the rest of the family. Keep us posted when you can.
I’m so sorry to read this. Know my thoughts are with you. Like you said, it’s a marathon so take it at your own pace.
All my thoughts are for you both and family. It was, it is and will be a question of time, how long to be rescued , how long to recover step by step.
I’ve been thinking about you two, hoping things are going ok.