Sunday, November 12, 2017

Tranquility

It was a rough week here at our house!  Tuesday night my husband got a call in from work, it was around midnight and I had gone to bed but was restless so I heard him get up and I got up to say goodbye.  I went back to bed but just couldn't sleep.  Around 230am, I got up to get my phone as Tom said he didn't think he would be very long and I was beginning to worry. My phone goes into do not disturb mode at night I had missed a text from him. As I opened it it said "This is a nurse at Baylor Medical Center you need to come here immediately as your husband was injured at work.  So I called the number they left and they said the injury was serious enough they were going to have to move him to another facility.  Yes, you know the dreaded call. So I got dressed and off I went, he had not been transfered yet so I was able to see him for a few minutes before he was sent off to  the burn hospital in Dallas.  He had 2nd degree burns on both hands and arms, his neck and chest. So when the transport team arrived I followed them into Dallas.  He was sent to  Parkland the very hospital JFK was taken too. Going thru the emergency room was terrifying as you have to go thru  a metal dectector and the waiting room is filled with homeless and drug addicted patients.  I wanted to start balling as I was waiting for a pass to go back to the er, but I know I needed to be strong.  Tom was admitted and the staff was wonderful. He ended up staying two nights and was able to come home Friday. He has a long road to recovery but things are looking up.  Friday night I picked up the new panel I prepped and starting stitching down leaves. Oh how tranquil, oh how wonderful to be doing something normal.


So although my week was helter skelter, I was able to make some good progress by getting panel five prepped and one branch's leaves appliqued.  This morning I am prepping two more branches and then I can stitch down the vine on branch one and have plenty of leaves to applique as we watch the Cowboys game.  I am so thankful that things are calming down and even though his burns are very serious it could have been so much worse. The nurse was telling me pain is good when it comes to burns, as the damage is minimal.  Two nights in the hospital is minor compared to some patients that spend a year or two in the burn unit.  So, this is a reminder to love each day as if there is no tomorrow and to be thankful for the little joys in life.  I am so glad I have my slow stitching to turn to!

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  1. I am sorry to hear about your husband’s accident at work and hope that he continues to feel better each day! It sounds like a harrowing experience! I also stitch when I am feeling stressed. My wish for you today is for some relaxing with your stitching ...I love those leaves.

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    1. Thank you! Yes each day so far seems to improve although full recovery will be slow as his skin reforms. I am just thankful that he is here for me to help as he recovers.

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  2. Thank you for sharing, Carla. We just never know do we what is around the next bend. I'm so happy your husband will have a good recovery and hopefully all will remain is a bad memory of that awful night. So happy too your stitching is providing needed relaxation.

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    1. Yes, we sometimes forget that each day is precious! Thanks for your kind wishes!

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  3. Omg so sorry to hear this news. Praying he is going to recover. Your panel is so pretty, keep at it. Sewing will take you a long way in life's adventures. I know! It's what has kept me sane all these years. Hugs.

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    1. I am sure with time he will heal well. So thankful no third degree burns! Yes, stitching so helpful and I am so glad that I have the comfort of working with my hands instead of having to take medication.

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  4. So happy to hear that your husband is recovering! What a scary ordeal!

    Your stitching will be extra special now...it is tied to a time when you needed the peaceful rhythm of taking one hand stitch at a time. It is a beautiful project!

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    1. Laura you are so right. Thanks for the reminder, I have a red and green quilt that I dedicated to my late Father in law as it helped me get thru the grieving process when he left us. It is amazing how that works.

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  5. I am so sorry that your husband was injured. Things can happen so quickly. I hope that he heals quickly. And that the pain can be controlled while he goes through this ordeal.
    People that love handwork such as you can find comfort in the slow methodical stitching and you can be close to your husband while doing it.

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    1. Thanks Karen! Yes I am so thankful his burns although severe were not as bad as they could have been and that I can stitch and be his nurse till he recovers.

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  6. OH my goodness Carla what a terrible week. So glad to hear your husband is recovering well.
    You will need your hand stitching time to help to relax from all this stress.

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    1. You are so right Kathy! Stitching has been much needed in between taking care of his needs as he recovers. I just love the simple things in life and when something like this happens it makes you realize what is important!

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  7. Oh my...my prayers and positive thoughts to you and your Husband. My nephew went thru a burn injury too...pain is good in this case. I am glad he is home with you. Home with those you love always helps in healing.

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    1. You are so right, Suzanne. We are doing well and will weather this together.

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  8. I'm new to your blog, first post I read was this one. SO glad you got up and got your phone. We must listen to those nagging thoughts in our head. My guy and I continually tell ourselves how blessed and fortunate we are and always try to see the upside on any given day. Keeping positive thoughts for your DH and for you. On a quilting note, I adore this project you are working on!

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    1. Thanks Sharon I agree being positive and aware how special each day is and we shouldn't take them for granted

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  9. Glad your husband is healing and was able to get the medical care he needed!
    Glad you had your hand quilting to get you through... as a RN we sometimes forget what it is like on the "other side" to wait in a harrowing waiting room where you feel unsafe... glad you made it through that! Happy stitching! Kathi

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    1. I must say the medical staff were great. So glad he's on the road to recovery. Thanks Kathi

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  10. Oh no! So sorry to hear about this accident. Good news that he was out of the hospital so quickly. Wishing you both peace and a speedy recovery.

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    1. Thanks Deb. I am grateful for the 21 day bandage as washing his raw wounds daily would have really tested me.

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  11. Oh my goodness what a horrible accident. Yes I know that you say it could be worse ( and it could ) but it sounds bad enough to me :( Glad to hear that he's back home ; I am sure your cooking is better than the hospital's :)

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    1. Your right Deb still serious and he does agree about the food. I'm sure most of us rest more comfortably at home and that helps us heal more quickly. Weekly therapy visits are better than long stays in the hospital

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  12. So sad to read about your husband, but good to hear that it's going better. And I've experienced that stitching is a good thing to have when life is giving us bad days. Warm thoughts and all the best from Turid in Norway.

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    1. Thank you for your warm thoughts. So glad you also get comfort from stitching.

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  13. What a horrible time for you and your poor husband. I wish him well. Take care of yourself also. Stitching is so good for the soul.

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  14. What s terrifyingly experience! I’m happy to hear that things are going well. Thank goodness for having some stitching!

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    1. The worst part was the unknown and driving to the hospital not knowing what to expect. All in all we were very blessed. A reminder that life is a rollercoaster

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  15. So sorry to hear about your husband's accident. I am wishing him a speedy and mostly pain free recovery. I am glad you are now able to return to your stitching. It always brings me peace as well.

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    1. Thanks so much! We are getting closer to wellness and that has been our focus this week!

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  16. How scary for you both, wishing him a speedy recovering and many prayers.
    It is nice to have some normal activity in the time of chaos

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    1. Really appreciate the prayers! You are so right about having something normal or familiar to help us cope. Quilting sure does that for me!

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  17. Sorry to hear about your husband and I wish him a speedy recovery! What a scare.
    Quilting helps in these tough tough times doesn't it? I love the trailing vines quilt - yours looks great.

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    1. Yes medical emergencies are no fun at all. Thanks for your kind thoughts!

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  18. That must have been a terrible accident. Burns are so painful. I wish him a speedy and uneventful recovery. I'm sure he is reassured having you there to care for him while you stitch your panel down.

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    1. Yes, today he was getting a bit frustrated cause he really can't do much. I hope the first visit back for therapy will be good news so that he knows he is making progress. I am enjoying the slow stitching and thankful we have each other to lean on when the need arises.

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  19. What a traumatic experience! I am so happy for you that it wasn't worse, although I know that your hubby is probably in a lot of pain. My Mom was burned in a fire years ago, and the second degree burns were the most painful at first.
    Hope he has a smooth and speedy recovery.
    Your handwork is a good outlet for all of the emotion you have been experiencing!

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    1. Yes we are glad his burns weren't worse but the second degree burns are painful. Just glad no nerve damage was done and he will be alright with time. I wouldn't wish being burned on anyone so sorry to hear that your mom had to endure that experience.

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  20. Oh Carla...how sorry I am at all this trauma for your husband and for you too! Prayers flying your way for a speedy healing. Love your tranquil leave quilt. You are making good progress!

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    1. Thanks for your prayers, they are much appreciated! Yes this applique project is so much fun, sure glad I had pulled it out and got going on it again.

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  21. That must have been so scary!! I hope his burns heal well andI swiftly. Your vines are beautiful and stitching is so calming.

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    1. Yeah, I'm not one who likes to drive at night and especially under stress. Thankfully our smart phones really come in handy with directions. The trips back and forth to Dallas were not too bad. I was glad he was able to come home so soon.

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  22. My husband also gets called out in the middle of the night, and I feel guilty going back to sleep. I feel for you, and can imagine how frightening it all was. We are so lucky for the medical community and what they do in emergencies, and I wish your husband a gentle road to recovery. Keep stitching away the stress while he heals.

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    1. Yeah I always worried when he would leave, but would usually fall asleep. Yes we are so lucky to have great medical help available to us all hours of the night!

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  23. Ahh.. so sorry to hear about your husbands injuries and your scary night. So glad to hear he is on the road to recovery and you have a way to stitch out your worries.:)

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  24. Thanks Audrey! We are doing fine although its a slow recovery.

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  25. My goodness Carla - I am behind in reading my blogs but I do hope that your husband continues to recover well. I also hope that you take care of yourself too!

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  26. somehow I lost your blog for the last month or so and realized it this morning and tracked the address down to get caught up and reading of your husbands work related accident - I hope he is feeling much better and healing well. I have you back on my feedly reader and hope I don't loose more blogs again.

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