Arrived in maine july 22nd, whisked off to ER with spontaneous bleed right arm....thank you coumadin! A few more ER visits and finally transfer to maine medical center for immediate surgery...thankful a very skilled team saved my arm function...remained there 8 more days with some annoying setbacks, finally cleared to return to MD. One more ER visit and now hopeful for uneventful, lengthy recovery with skin graft ahead...discouraged, disappointed, yes depressed and dejected...no beach, family fun, lobster, day trips or quilt show. Aside from heart surgery, MD has not been kind...even my daughter has some chronic issues that seem to defy resolving...so MD has not been kind to either of us. So more life adjustments with likely jump in insurance premiums...very disconsoling after herculean efforts to improve quality of life...Has shaken but not broken my faith...God sees the tears and hears the cries...i have no answers only that He will get me thru and has a purpose...and i hope that includes some fun for a change...
Oh my! All this time I was thinking you were having a wonderful time by the sea. So sorry to hear of the distress that you incurred. Perhaps when you feel better you can return for some relaxation. And yes there are trials and tribulations, but he is there to see us through it all. May he uphold you, heal you and grant you his peace. Blessings, Dotti in CT
ReplyDeleteI noticed that you hadn't been posting for a while and then remembered that you were going to visit family. I was imagining you having fun, doing all the things you usually do and enjoy (especially eating lobster rolls). I'm so very sorry your visit turned out this way. I hope the Lord will send you compensatory blessing.
ReplyDeleteDear Grace. How disappointing for you. Thank goodness you were able to get the medical attention you needed. I do hope you can return at some stage to have the fun times you had hoped for. In the meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh, Grace -- may God's grace sustain you during this recuperation.
ReplyDeleteYes, hard times seem more crushing when your expectations were so high! Being in the hospital was not the kind of excitement you were looking forward to for a vacation. Prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteNo lobster? Someone should have brought you lobster! I would be mad as well as depressed! This was as anti-vacation as it goes! My best to you! Sending prayers to you ASAP.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that your Summer holiday was spoiled, but happy that you are recovering. (((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteOh my! That was a harsh trip to Maine. I’m so sorry to hear your ordeal. Coincidentally, we were also traveling to Maine that same week. We did get to the quilt show. If it would cheer you up a little, I have posted two of a three part series showing some of the highlights and quilts from the show. You could do an armchair visit to the show since you had to miss it. I can’t help you with the lobster though. Do hope things get on a more even keel soon. Blessings! My id is showing anonymous, but the posts are at www.quiltnans.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteRead Psalm 34 Grace, particularly verses 8, 15 and17-18. You
ReplyDeletehave been looked after well, bad things happen and I'm sad that what should have been so lovely just wasn't. You're in my prayers, I trust things will improve for you and your daughter and that many blessings are in store for the future. Love and hugs from Elaine in UK xx
Sending prayers for you dear Grace.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you were in Maine enjoying life but this was unexpected to hear. Recuperate well and keep us updated. Sending hugs from Canada!
ReplyDeleteOh Grace I am so sorry! What an awful thing to have happen. Sending you and your arm healing thoughts and lots of love.
ReplyDeleteOh my not the vacation you had hoped for. Hope you are feeling better every day:)
ReplyDeleteHello again Grace, wondered how you're getting on - hope you're recovering, still in my prayers and hoping to hear good news from you soon. Take care, Elaine in UK
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone, not now and not ever; God is with you. When I am feeling overwhelmed I like to focus on the Psalms. Remember 34:8- "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." I am so sorry that you are going through this trial right now. You remain in my heart and prayers; specifically for hope, strength and healing.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you’ve had to struggle with a serious health issue, but glad to hear you’re on the mend. Wishing you speedy healing!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite scary and not planned - I am so sorry. I pray that you heal and heal quick, sending you hugs
ReplyDeleteI had heard through Chooky that you had not had the vacation you had planned due to health issues. Have been away from blogs for a bit, and had to come read of your ordeal from the beginning. So sorry the long anticipated vacation did not play out as hoped. Not at all the restoring and refreshing time you were expecting. Sounds like a scary, frustrating time. But I am glad you had good care, and that it wasn't your left hand! Keeping you in my prayers for full recovery, and that God will provide for your needs!
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