My daughter was in a car wreck
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Thank you all so much, I felt each and every one of your thoughts and prayers on the drive to the airport. When I started to feel overwhelmed, I suddenly heard this loud voice tell me "you're OK, it isn't you." I've held onto that thought the entire flight and throughout this day.
The plastic surgeon repaired her face and I didn't think it was possible. Oh my goodness, she looked like the Terminator after his face was blown off. There was a huge chunk missing from her orbital bone and her eyebrow is gone for now. It may or may not grow back but I told her if they can do hair transplants on the scalp, they can do them for an eyebrow.
Tomorrow the plastic surgeon will put two plates in her jaw because it's fractured. Then they'll wire her jaw shut until it heals. The jury is still out on her hip fracture, they are taking it one thing at a time. She also has a broken rib.
She's doing pretty good and they know about her being on subs and her DOC. I surprised the doctors and her when I asked about painkillers. They thought I didn't want her to have any but I told them I was concerned about her not getting enough because of the extra receptors in her brain. They have her on just enough morphine to keep her from climbing the walls.
She's cried a few times but then stopped because it hurt so much. She's joked a few times as well and sleeps a lot. Her nurse is very familiar with addiction, she said most people in her family battle it. They've become fast friends.
My husband and I are headed back to the hospital in a few minutes, we left and came to our office to take a breather during the shift change. I had to log on here and tell you how much you all mean to me. I could not have made it through this day without your support.
I still have my serenity and I cry when I feel like it and it lasts for just a moment. Thank you a thousand times over, it means the world to me.
The plastic surgeon repaired her face and I didn't think it was possible. Oh my goodness, she looked like the Terminator after his face was blown off. There was a huge chunk missing from her orbital bone and her eyebrow is gone for now. It may or may not grow back but I told her if they can do hair transplants on the scalp, they can do them for an eyebrow.
Tomorrow the plastic surgeon will put two plates in her jaw because it's fractured. Then they'll wire her jaw shut until it heals. The jury is still out on her hip fracture, they are taking it one thing at a time. She also has a broken rib.
She's doing pretty good and they know about her being on subs and her DOC. I surprised the doctors and her when I asked about painkillers. They thought I didn't want her to have any but I told them I was concerned about her not getting enough because of the extra receptors in her brain. They have her on just enough morphine to keep her from climbing the walls.
She's cried a few times but then stopped because it hurt so much. She's joked a few times as well and sleeps a lot. Her nurse is very familiar with addiction, she said most people in her family battle it. They've become fast friends.
My husband and I are headed back to the hospital in a few minutes, we left and came to our office to take a breather during the shift change. I had to log on here and tell you how much you all mean to me. I could not have made it through this day without your support.
I still have my serenity and I cry when I feel like it and it lasts for just a moment. Thank you a thousand times over, it means the world to me.
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Chino, thank you for coming back and giving us more news...that nurse is an angel placed there for your girl, eh...my heart is with you and your family and prayers continue...you sound good, chino, in spite of everything...stay strong, sister...
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Oh gosh Chino, thank God for Moms like you......
I'm so glad you checked it, your post brought tears
to my eyes.
Sounds like God/Higher Power put that nurse right where
she needed to be..
Much love and light to you all..
I'm so glad you checked it, your post brought tears
to my eyes.
Sounds like God/Higher Power put that nurse right where
she needed to be..
Much love and light to you all..
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Chino, So very sorry you are going through all this. Being far away and feeling so helpless . I am saying prayers for you and your daughter. I have been there so I know how difficult this is. Know we are all with you in spirit and standing there with you giving you support and prayers. ((hugs)))
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Thank you Chino for letting us know how you and your daughter are doing. Sounds like several miracles today. I'm continuing to send positive, healing thoughts and prayers to you and your daughter. Hugs. Hope you get some rest tonight.
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Chino~ Thanks for checking back and letting us know how things are going. Maybe this nurse is with your daughter for a good reason. An angel sent to help.....bless you all and prayers that your daughter gets through the pain tonight. Hugs, Bonnie
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Chino, i just saw this and please know that my prayers go out for her and for you too. She is alive, that's the important part of this, the rest can heal in time.
Big hugs and lotsa love from another mama.
Big hugs and lotsa love from another mama.
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Chino, Thanks for the update. You sound like you are doing well in spite of it all.
Glad to hear the plastic surgeon did such a good job on her face. With her jaw wired shut you can tell her she will lose some weight. I have had really alot of surgery & I always looked at that as a " fringe benefit " Only joking!
Take Care of yourself & your hubby too.
Love & Prayers,
Diane
Glad to hear the plastic surgeon did such a good job on her face. With her jaw wired shut you can tell her she will lose some weight. I have had really alot of surgery & I always looked at that as a " fringe benefit " Only joking!
Take Care of yourself & your hubby too.
Love & Prayers,
Diane
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