And then it happened.
My mother's knee had already been bothering her for the past month but had been improving so that she could walk pretty comfortably. We were hopeful. Then as she was coming down the steps this afternoon, she was crippled by excruciating pain out of nowhere. She could barely walk with us almost carrying her. I gave her a pain pill and we took her to the emergency room at Kaiser.
I have to tell you that I'm really impressed with the Kaiser Permanente emergency room. The wait wasn't horrible. They took her in right away, got her X-rayed and was more than accommodating during our time there. There was a Patient Advocate who said she'd try to contact somebody about finding a low-cost wheelchair that we might be able to bring with us on our trip (although they're closed on Sundays). We thought we might have to cancel the trip. That would have been extremely expensive but what can you do?
The X-rays show nothing was broken but it didn't mean there wasn't some kind of soft tissue damage. They wrapped her leg in a substantial leg brace and prescribed medication for the pain.
So the trip is still on. What would we have done if this happened tomorrow?
This is what could happen to David, with his history of knee pain!!! Our agent told us that if we cancel on or after the departure date, we cannot get a refund!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel so sorry for your mother. Please give my best regards to her. I hope she manages to enjoy the trip anyway. It will be nice to see her relatives. Take care.
I guess I have to believe this if you say so, but it is hard.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
But great that you were so ready ahead of time and had time to take care of this new medical challenge.
Kudos to the ER for their wonderful assistance to your family!!! I know how disappointed your mom would have been to miss this trip. I will keep her in my prayers that she manages well with all this and enjoys herself in spite of it.
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage!!!!!!!!
It would probably have been much worse if this had happened whilst you were away, but what rotten luck for you all. Still, I'm sure that you'll all still manage to have a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteYour poor Mom. Hope she's better soon. Did you get a wheelchair?
ReplyDeleteI hope you are carrying the albums and dvds on as hand luggage? You know what airlines are like.
Have a wonderful time.
LOL, I'm getting exhausted just reading all this. Bon voyage.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your mother. I have been through this myself, and empathize.
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad you trip was not delayed though. Have a wonderful time. I know that you will. And safe home again.
If your mom is ok with doing some travel time in a wheelchair, then I think the trip will be good. Some people will not be seen in a wheelchair. I wish you the best
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your poor mother! But now I'm convinced you're all being watched over: what if she'd fallen down the steps? I'm glad she's safe and was cared for so well.
ReplyDeleteOn the bright side, this may be a good thing in the end; we have family members in wheelchairs, plus our own special-needs kids, and always are treated with special attention which makes traveling better. As long as your mother feels able to travel and isn't in any pain, it's nice to know that she'll be looked after with extra care on the way.
Thank goodness too, that she doesn't live on her own -- my mother-in-law does; she refuses to go live with anyone though several of us have room and have asked her. We worry for her.
Kay, terrible news, but lots of people travel in wheelchairs...however call ahead so they can have a lift up into the plane to and from destination, as stairs would be difficult. murphy's law?
ReplyDeleteOh Kay, poor Mom. At first I thought it was your leg.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, life sure does like to shoot you am obsticle just when you think things are set!
You mom is a trooper and good luck only from here on!
Oh dear. How very sorry I am for your mother. I do hope the wheelchair comes through for the trip. Luckily you have everything else all ready to go! I am sending good wishes your way for you all to have a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry about your Mom!! But so glad she got such great attention so quickly! Hopefully now all will continue to go well! I'm holding good thoughts for you all! Good Luck! And have a great trip!
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Too bad, but if anybody can do well with this situation you can. This is a special trip and all of you want it to succeed and it will.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! I hate to think of your sweet mother in pain. I hope your trip goes well and she heals quickly. Be safe!
ReplyDeletewell tell your mom she has a cheering squad online to wish her well. I took my mom to a family wedding in Minnesota and the airlines were very helpful even provided a person to push the wheel chair and help us make the connections. Just need to be told ahead. May all work out for your trip-you've worked so hard.
ReplyDeleteHope your mom heals quickly!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip!
Margie :)
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ReplyDeleteWow. That made for a traumatic time. You can request wheelchairs at the airports at least if you don't get one. Fortunately you will be visiting family so there will be help and people to be with your mom.
ReplyDeleteI send my hopes and best wishes for a wonderful trip free from too many worries.
Kay...i am praying for a very good time and a fun trip ahead for all of you.May this problem vanishes away very soon.
ReplyDeleteI am at my clinic,so writing in hurry.please have lots of fun and take lotsa pictures( for us of course).
I hope you're well on your way now and looking forward to seeing family. Fingers crossed that there are no more mishaps.
ReplyDeleteOh my Kay your poor mother! I hope she isn't in pain on your trip! Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteOh no....I hope she can get along OK... Poor Mom....good luck on your trip ... safe travels... Michelle
ReplyDeleteOh gosh! More like phew that it happened the day before you guys take off. I don't have praise for my hospital emergency room. Each time I was, the experience was horrible. Anyhoo...hope you have a wonderful time and a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your mum, may she have a speedy recovery. I know you are disappointed but if it happened the next day, you would of done the same thing, because you are a wonderful daughter. Have a safe and fun trip to Japan.
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