Thos Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Christmas time again and though I haven’t contributed to this forum, or indeed read any of your contributions, over the past 6 or 7 months, I haven’t forgotten you all.How life can change over a moment. My moment came on June 12th when I was sitting comfortably after having coffee after dinner, when there was the awful sound of my wife falling uncontrollably down the stairs. She was lying motionless and I called the paramedics, who were with us within 15 minutes. She underwent scans in A&E and the preliminary diagnosis was that she had suffered a stroke whilst at the top of the stairs. Later MRI scans showed that this was not the case. She had suffered a brain haemorrhage, either causing the fall or as a result of the fall. In any event it has taken over 3 months to regain some movement in her legs. Her right arm still has no movement. The fall had broken her neck vertebrae in 3 places, broken her nose and some teeth and affected the system of nerves and muscles of her spinal column. As you can guess, this has affected our pattern of life. My time is taken up in the normal aspects of care for an injured person and I know from your contributions that some of you have been doing this for years. I take her to physiotherapy 3 times each week and to hydrotherapy once a week to try to build up some strength in her legs. Her doctors are considering injections of Botox in her shoulder muscles with the hope of relaxing them out of their hard knotted state.So that is the reason for my lack of presence since the summer. As an aside, the day before all this happened, I tripped dashing for a bus and dislocated my right shoulder, broke my left thumb and the fingers of that hand were sticking out from the joints at all angles. The nurse soon popped those back but the dislocation took a general anaesthetic to force the shoulder joint back in place. I really could have done with some TLC myself, rather than visiting my wife in hospital 3 times a day at first and twice daily for 3 months.I felt that I owed you an explanation, but my real reason is to hope you are all well and to wish you all a great Christmas and a trouble-free New Year.Thos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Blimey, Thos, what an unfortunate year you've had.Anyway, it's good that you're back and that you and your wife are on the mend.Do try and have a good Christmas. I'm sure I can send all of our good wishes to you and your wife and hope that 2008 will be a good year for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Thos sorry to hear about your troubles, I hope 2008 will be a better year for you and your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Thank you for letting us know, Thos. We had not heard from you for so long.I'm pleased to know it was nothing really serious!!!Have as happy a Christmas as possible and if you can manage it a happy New Year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Sympathies and best wishes to both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Well we guessed there was something wrong but not something so awful.I hope your wife continues to recover. Have a good Christmas anyway. Hope to see you back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Great to hear from you. I have missed our regular exchanges about the politicians. I sincerely wish you both well, and hope that you have a good Christmas to make up for all the misfortunes of the past year. All the very best to 'Er indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I miss you taking care of me..................and shielding me from these hot heads on the forum! :D As you know, I wish you and your dear wife and family all the very best for Christmas and the New Year. I hope that 2008 brings peace and happiniess to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Thomas and glad to know you are both on the mend.Best wishes to you both and I hope you have a terrific New Year to make up for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 OMG. I am soooo sorry to hear what happened to you and your wife.How ones life can change in an instant. I hope things are better with both of you.Nice to hear from you Thos and Merry Christmas to you, your wife and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysness Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Thos.Wishing you, your wife and family the Best Christmas possible and for a New Year filled with Love, Joy and Peace. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Happy Christmas to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Happy Christmas to allDon't worry Cinderella, you will go to the ball. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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