Update, Sheila's injuries

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Update, Sheila's injuries
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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 7:21pm
Sheila has a concussion, with bleeding in her brain. She was allowed to come home but we have to go back in the morning for more tests and monitoring.
She also has soft tissue damage and pressure on her spine and needs physical therapy right away, but the head injury must be healed first. This is why she has confussion and dizzyness and loud ringing in her ears. I have to watch her closely for anyother problems as they are concerned that a blood clot can occur.
The doctor wants to monitor her head injury for a while because it is possible that serious problems can occur down the road until it is heeled.
All prayers and positive thoughts will be appreciated.
She has to lay still and take it very easy.
Thank you for all the prayers and positive thoughts. She really needs them now. (So do I)
I am a good nurse, but I worry alot.
Thank you, I hope you are all having a good day!
P.S. Looks like the car might be totaled, the car place suggested it today as did the dealer. I saw it today after I picked up the accident report. It, the car is very bad. It is so sad to know she went through that.
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Thu, 02-24-2005 - 7:01pm

More prayers today for you and Sheila. You're both in my minds and heart no matter what I'm doing these days. Much strength and comfort from all of us to you Laurie as you endeavor to bring healing and comfort to Sheila.

May the Angels rest beside you each minute of each day and may God smile about your countenances.

Hugs and much love,

Shonda

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Thu, 02-24-2005 - 9:39pm

((((((((((((((((((Laurie & Sheila))))))))))))))))))))


Take care of eachother, I'm keeping you in

Sandr

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Thu, 02-24-2005 - 11:34pm
Thank you all again, it is so sweet to see she get excited for me to read her these posts. Very sweet.
I took her to have her Cat scan today...Good news, no cats, but we are still waiting to here about the bleeding. She still gets a bit forgetful, has loud ringing in her ears, dizziness, back and neck trouble. I have to pay attention incase there are any changes in behavior, which she has had but may be due to the fact that she cannot sleep well due to her ringing ears and back pain.
Sorry if I am not on the board as much as usual but I will be here at least once a day to check in with you ladies, I promise!!
Thank you all,
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Fri, 02-25-2005 - 9:42am

Hey Laurie,


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Fri, 02-25-2005 - 10:09pm

Hi Laurie,

How are you and Sheila doing?

Hugs,

Shonda

Oh we have a new FOLDERRRRRRRRRR....hehehehehe.....yaaay!

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Fri, 02-25-2005 - 11:54pm
Awwwwww, thank you Lori.
I am taking good care of her. How is everything with you and Sandy?
Well the past couple of day Sheila has had blood in her urine and did not tell me until tonight. Now I am really worried. She rufuses to go to the emergency.
I called and left a message for the doctor.She still cannot drive or go to work, the doctor said she will write a note for her if she has too.
I called her boss and her boss said she is to valuable to the company and to tell her not to worry about anything, it is all being taken care of. (Sheila stresses when she is not at work.)
Thank you for all your prayers etc.Hugs,
Laurie
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Edited 2/28/2005 4:41 pm ET ET by cl-lauriedav
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Fri, 02-25-2005 - 11:57pm

Hi Laurie.. Well of course no Cats !..It

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Sat, 02-26-2005 - 12:00am
Hi Lafaye,
Thank you for asking, She just told me tonight that she has had blood in her urine for the past few days...I called and left a message with the doctor because she will not let me take her to the emergency.
She has a headach still and has a way to go to heel.
I did not see the new folder yet! I must go look at it. I am excited about it! Thanks for getting it going.
How are things going for you these days?
Hugs, Laurie Check out my new blog. co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board Email- didoangst@comcast.net http://didoangst.blogspot.com/ http://www.4-lesbianlife.com/
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Sat, 02-26-2005 - 12:23am

I will intensify my prayers. Now, I'm worried for real. Everything is going to be okay. I believe that. By the way, how is Sheila's father doing? I remember something about him being ill? IF there was an update forgive me for missing it. I was just wondering though...

Things are confusing, somewhat clear these days. It's a very very long story and I won't burden you with that. You have enough to concentrate on. But, thanks for asking.

Hugs, love and many prayers coming your way,

~L~

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Sat, 02-26-2005 - 12:48am
Hi Lee,
I was sure there was a cat or two in there with fuzzy memory, lol.
She has to be home resting. She enjoys having me read all of the posts to her. It gives her something to be interested in since she is not working.
The new thing is she just told me tonight that she has been having blood in her urine for a few days, I want to take her to the emegencey room but she will not go.
I left a message with the doctor. If it happens again, she said she will tell me and let me take her to the hospital.
Thank you for caring about us Lee.
And yes, she is my first concern. But I still have time for the board when she wants me to read to her and when she is sleeping.
She is tired because she has been having a hard time sleeping due to pain. She just can't seem to get comfy. Her sis ter is sending some special pillows for her.
Yes, both families are very worried and informed about Sheila. We have a call list that we have developed over the last 6 years since her father has been ill.
Both of our parental units our now on vacation on a cruise, we assured them it is okay to go. They call from cell or ship phones to check in at night. We have a nimber to reach them if we need too. The trip has been planned for about a year now and Sheila's parents host these trips.
We have a brother and sister call list where one calls this one and so on.
Thank you for being concerned.
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