shelliemacs Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 my dad is in the hospital, but NOT for cancer. we had plans to go shopping Saturday. He was not feeling awful for once. it started because all me and my big mouth would not shut up about wanting to get 2 wooden adirondack chairs. its something I have wanted for a very long time. so I guess my dad (who is a carpenter) didn't feel awful for once, so he decided as a gift to me he was going to TRY to build and finish these two chairs. well saturday morning we were going to go shopping at 10 and I called to make sure he was ready. His neighbor answered and said an ambulance was at the house. I panicked and flew the 9 blocks to his house. He had severed his fingers almost clean off on a table saw. They were severed through the nerves and he had cliced through the bone on 3 fingers of his dominant hand. He had surgery on Saturday afternoon and they have attached what they could. His is going to stay in for a few days on IV antiobiotics because of being a cancer patient and he immune system being compromised they said if he develops a bone infection he could die from that if its not watched. so he is in ALLOT of pain and he is very very upset and looked AWFUL today. he would not eat and he had a 99.9 degree temp. So I am very nervous. The surgeon will be in again tomm. to check the wounds and re-wrap the area. Gosh I was so up on Thursday and Friday with my husbands non-life threatening condition and BAMM I just got slapped in the face right back down again. so living at the hospital for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glo Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 My gosh, Shellie - You and your family just can't seem to catch a break. You must be ssooo tired of hospitals! Sure hoping for a good recovery from this for your Dad. Oh, how scary. My husband was a contractor, and loved wood working. I still have a garage full of saws and other power tools. I've unplugged all of them now, so we won't have anybody turn them on accidentally. My husband would definitely, beyond doubt, have done the same as your Dad did. If somebody he loves wants it, by gosh, he can build it. And buying one is just not the same to them. It's an unfortunate accident, but it comes from trying to live life as normally as possible, and that is, after all, what we want for them. The accident may very well have happened regardless of what kind of health he was in, but I know it makes your concern that much more because of his compromised immune system. ((((Shellie and Shellie's Dad)))) and prayers for a quick recovery. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Wow Shellie, I am so sorry. I hop;e your dad has a fast speedy recovery from this accident. It is amazing what parents do for their kids. Please let us know when he comes home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly, I literally gasped and put my hand over my mouth when I read your post. OH MY GOSH!!! How horrible that must have been, and still must be for your dad. I just can't even imagine. As if he hasn't been through enough already. Geez-o-Pete - I just don't know what else to say. WHAT ABOUT YOU? Oh my dear, Shelly, I pray that you are holding up ok through this. Wow - I'm just speechless. Hang in there, kiddo! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 shelly, your dad is wonderful. even he is a cancer patient, he still loves you with all his best and all his efforts. I know how sad you are feeling but dont blame yourself or feel guilty because he chose to make them for you. Try to reassure and comfort him because I think he may be unhappy for he now is unable to do any wood-work as before. I will pray for your dear dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Oh Shelly-How awful. I was working one day when a man and his son came into the ER and his hand was wrapped in a blood soaked towel. He too had cut off a few fingers and part of the hand. He did not seem to be in a lot of pain, I suppose he was in shock. Your dad was doing what dad's do. Giving to their children. Prayers are with you and him. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 So sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds like a great fellow and like one of the other posters said, he would probably have done this even if he was not a cancer patient. Let us know how he is doing. Hugs your way. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Oh my God Shelly, what else can happen to your family. The Duke has a ton of power tools and I hate them. I hope the LC doesn't interfer with your father's healing and that he heals quickly and well. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly, Sorry about your father, but father or any man try to do the best they can for their family and accident will happen, worst is the fragile immune system. He was only trying to surprise you with the chairs, he did surprise you, but the wrong way. Prayers going for fast and good healing. xo J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly, I am so sorry to hear of this horrible accident. Praying for a speedy recovery for your father. Always in my prayers... Blessings and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 It sounds like your dad is a proud man who needed to feel he was contributing. You really can't stop a man like that. But then whamo. The unpredictable happened. I feel horrible about what you and your dad are going through. But, listen, you're dad is not going to develop a bone infection if I have anything to say about it. I'm gonna overload all the spirits with prayers and send out a wee bit of magic. Now, you take care, okay? You're just one human bearing a heavy load. Shelly, the spirits expect you to be wise enough to take a little time for yourself. Please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 SHELLY, I am so sorry for your dad and you.Pretty soon things will turn around and you will get a string of really good luck for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly, I'm sorry your dad got himself hurt. Give him credit for trying to give you a gift of himself, of love. I feel badly that you have this added stress.... Prayers for your dad, that he doesnt' develop an infection and that he retains maximum use of his digits. Gosh the PT for that is going to be fun! XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly, Oh, good Lord, how horrible. Prayers for no further complication in healing and mending. Thinking of you, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Oh, Shelly, I am at a loss for words. How horrible! My prayers are with you and your dad. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shelly! I can't believe it! You are keeping yourself so well put together under so much trauma. Please know that I admire you and praying for your father! I'm just so angry that your family has to go through so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Shelly, What can I say? Your poor father -- and what a fright for you, on top of everything else. I will keep him in my prayers, and I do hope his pain goes away quickly and that all goes well with recovery from this. Hang in there, Shelly. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Shelly, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's carpentry accident... how awful for him and the family. I pray he pulls through the healing process with NO COMPLICATIONS> Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Shelly, I hope all's well with your dad today....if he's anything like MY dad, he's giving himself hell for being a "clutz"...and if he's like my dad, avoid the pity, it'll just p*ss him off more... (MEN!) Take some deep breaths and work through this, it will be okay in the end. He may even learn to play the piano as PT! Ahhhhh...the sweet sounds of "Chopsticks".... Take care! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Shellie so so sorry to hear this!!! the poor poor thing!!! I am praying everything works out!!! If there is anything we can do!!! something to cheer him up etc?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Shellly, Hope your Dad recovers fast from this little "set back". Im sure he will. Praying for a speedy recovery Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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