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Post by anniefb on Jun 5, 2019 7:52:34 GMT
Oh wow so scary to fall from that height!
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jun 5, 2019 7:53:07 GMT
Hope his recovery goes well and he stays off ladders in the future.
It's a bit of a bug bear with me, we have photos of my Dad, when I was a teen, being ridiculous on a ladder while painting a high level window frame. In the last year, in his late eighties, he clambered up a high shed roof to deal with something unimportant, he thought he had time while my Mum was out, she came back earlier than expected. She waited until he returned to solid earth to tell him what she thought about it
He is of a generation that did everything for themselves, the idea of getting in a professional is alien to them. That and denying they are getting older.
Only yesterday I drove past an old man on a stepladder, very large hedgecutter, trailing electrical lead, sandals. I groaned and hoped he wouldn't end up in any trouble.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 6, 2019 19:35:45 GMT
Bt with new pic
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Post by roundtwo on Jun 6, 2019 19:54:08 GMT
Wow, he's looking great!! Hope his rehab goes well.
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Jun 6, 2019 20:05:29 GMT
He looks pretty good for what he’s been through. I hope he continues to heal quickly.
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Post by roberta on Jun 6, 2019 21:07:58 GMT
Your dad looks good! So happy to see him up! He looks like a tough guy who will end up doing fine.
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 6, 2019 21:09:16 GMT
So glad he’s making good progress.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 6, 2019 21:48:59 GMT
Your dad looks good! So happy to see him up! He looks like a tough guy who will end up doing fine. that's been the common response from anyone who knows him or sees the pic. It's all still pretty miraculous. They took the bar out, that he was using to pull him self up, so I take it that's a good step.. he is pretty tough. He is a busy type guy, likes to do things. He did construction most of his life.Now he does smaller jobs like that one, on the side and he's a bus driver but I don't know if he'll be able to do. Which he will struggle to admit . He loves that it will just be depending on recovery.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jun 6, 2019 21:50:22 GMT
This is the first I read about it.. He's looking good for falling so far... My prayers are with you and your family!!
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M in Carolina
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Post by M in Carolina on Jun 6, 2019 21:55:21 GMT
I’m so glad he’s doing that well. I hope he gets back on his feet quickly. I know how hard it is to get that generation to admit they can’t do what they want anymore. Maybe wave the hospital bill in his face next time.
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Sue
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Post by Sue on Jun 6, 2019 22:47:30 GMT
Very glad to see that your Dad is improving so quickly. Strong man! Hope the rest of his recovery gets easier each day.
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Jun 6, 2019 22:49:18 GMT
Oh, how good to see him eating and walking! Very good news.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 7, 2019 2:17:34 GMT
No Rehab today- still working on the paper work shuffle. And he has two more tests he needs to get the all clear. He'll just continue therapy in the hospital until they can move him.
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Post by patin on Jun 7, 2019 7:58:02 GMT
Wow! He is looking pretty spry considering how things were going at first. Prayers & good wishes that his recovery goes well & quickly.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 7, 2019 11:46:38 GMT
I am so happy to hear he's making good progress.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 8, 2019 1:31:40 GMT
First set back 6/7pm
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 8, 2019 1:41:26 GMT
How awesome to see him standing! I hope the pain issues get managed and he continues to heal. It's so hard for anyone used to doing things all the time to have the patience for the time it can take to heal.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 8, 2019 1:48:26 GMT
I am going to say I am glad he is not more injure than he was. From your words it’s still very serious but could have been worse? And while I say that I am making 😬 face because falling that far down terrifies me. Peas who have elderly parents: please tell them no more ladders. Please?
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Post by roberta on Jun 8, 2019 1:54:35 GMT
Still in our prayers and thinking of you all. Sorry he is feeling down. I would think that is a normal part of his situation as long as it’s just the blues.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 8, 2019 1:55:02 GMT
How awesome to see him standing! I hope the pain issues get managed and he continues to heal. It's so hard for anyone used to doing things all the time to have the patience for the time it can take to heal. YES!! Especially when that's all he's done! For a 70 yr like ya see, he's pretty good shape. He also has a long family history of longevity, the deaths are all tragic ones from his sibilings. Delta Dawn We were actually joking about that too. You wanna know the crazy part? He still had the chainsaw in his hand. We didn't find that out till late yesterday.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 8, 2019 3:04:49 GMT
How awesome to see him standing! I hope the pain issues get managed and he continues to heal. It's so hard for anyone used to doing things all the time to have the patience for the time it can take to heal. YES!! Especially when that's all he's done! For a 70 yr like ya see, he's pretty good shape. He also has a long family history of longevity, the deaths are all tragic ones from his sibilings. Delta Dawn We were actually joking about that too. You wanna know the crazy part? He still had the chainsaw in his hand. We didn't find that out till late yesterday. I totally hear you. The Hamburger in my family went to Germany full knowing he needs both hips replaced yesterday and yet he went. Not nearly as serious as your dad but why do they not think? My crazy old neighbour (he just passed a week ago) was up on a step ladder and it was raining in January. He was in gum boots fixing the roof. He was 90. They aren’t as smart are they? I hope he heals very quickly. I am going to show my dad your dad’s photos. He knows no ladders any longer but how did the ceiling light in the family room get fixed? I didn’t do it... And by magic it works now. 🙄😳
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 8, 2019 3:06:47 GMT
I'm really glad your dad is making so much improvement, even though he's still in a lot of pain.
Nice pics.
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Post by snyder on Jun 8, 2019 3:10:07 GMT
He looks great and he is eating and he is getting mobile! He will succeed! Long haul, I'm sure but it seems he as a great support system. Prayers for quick healing.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jun 8, 2019 3:15:43 GMT
Your dad looks like he's healing. I'll continue to send good thoughts that he's feeling much better and out of pain very soon.
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Jun 8, 2019 3:41:18 GMT
I am happy to see him looking so good considering the accident.
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jun 8, 2019 4:01:02 GMT
I am glad things are looking good for your dad. He looks great for a 70 year old.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jun 17, 2019 2:21:26 GMT
BTT for Fathers Day update
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Post by crittsmom on Jun 17, 2019 3:39:35 GMT
Your update sounds very encouraging and he is making great progress ! Prayers for continued recovery.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 17, 2019 3:43:14 GMT
So glad he is doing better. I hope he does things carefully.... He surely does not want to risk a fall before he can go home!!
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Post by tentoes on Jun 17, 2019 4:01:33 GMT
So glad he is doing a little better. I hope that continues.
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