When it rains it pours. My grandfather took another fall. Some of you may know that we lost our sweet bullmastiff last week and while all that craziness was going on, my grandfather has been dealing with a leg that is causing him severe pain. About 30 years ago, he became very sick and ended up with a skin fasciitis disease which literally almost killed him. It’s basically a flesh eating disease and it literally was eating his leg. Long story short, he had surgery 30 years ago and while they ended up saving his leg, he has had residual leg pain and issues ever since. He has managed quite well until recently. Between his bad leg that he had surgery on and his diabetes, he is suffering from severe leg cramps that are at the moment, debilitating. He unfortunately fell yesterday afternoon and hit his head which just made him mad and sad. He was an emotional mess because he can’t stand how his body is now. He is ok but he is headed to the doctor today to be examined. Hopefully they can give him some medicine to help with the muscle spasms and leg cramps.
Say a little prayer for him if you would. The warmer weather is coming and he needs to be able to get around, go to work and play in his workshop. -ha. I hate seeing him so frail and unhealthy. It’s so difficult for him to be stuck in a chair or in bed. He would rather be dead as he puts it, then stuck not being able to get around. I don’t blame him one bit. On a happy note, the police station makeover is in full swing and looking great! You can read about the police station community service project here and emptying out the police station break room here.
Jess Kielman says
Sending love and prayers to your sweet family. It’s been a rough week you you all. Hugs, friend!
Sandra Reid says
Prayers being lifted – I pray your grandfather is well soon.
Jessica says
You are always so sweet… thank you!
xo Jessica
Marcia says
Hi Jessica, what mess you should be! Hold on, he’ll get better and appreciate summer! We’re in prayers w/you! kisses ML
Jessica says
Thanks Marcia… you are right! We are hanging in there!
xo Jessica
Karen S Smith says
Lifting your family up in prayer…hugs
Jessica says
Karen… thanks for thinking of us and praying for us!
xo Jessica
deb says
Prayers going out…
Jessica says
Thanks Deb!
xo Jessica
Mari says
Sending prayers to your grandpa and the rest of your beautiful family
Jessica says
We appreciate it Mari… have a nice weekend!
xo Jessica
Cynthia Spurlock says
I am so sorry y’all are having such a difficult time. Prayers!
Jessica says
Thanks Cynthia… we are grateful for so many kind friends!
xo Jessica
Gail says
Praying. Nothing but positive thoughts coming your way. Hang in there.
Jessica says
Gail… thank you friend!
xo Jessica
Barbara Christianson says
Thoughts & prayers are with your family. Hang in there better times are coming.
Jessica says
You are so right, Barbara! Thanks!
xo Jessica
Vickey says
Sending prayers to you and your family.
Jessica says
We appreciate it Vickey! Happy Friday!
Judith Smith says
Oh dear…such a worry, I pray that the doctors can help him be more comfortable, I know all of the family keeps a constant eye on him. These things happen to the most cautious of us. Such a worry with aging parents, I can certainly understand where he is coming from, you shoulder their pain also. Deep breaths once in awhile and nice peaceful thoughts can help get us to carry on.
Jessica says
Yep.. Judith you are so right! Thanks for everything!
xo Jessica
Kate Horrell says
Sending prayers to your Grand Pa & your whole family
Jessica says
Thanks Kate! We feel those prayers!
xo Jessica
Wanday says
Lots of prayers and much love going up for your Papaw and for your sweet family. We need to think of some inside chores for Papaw so that he will feel useful. Sometimes I think we want to make their lives so comfortable that we forget they aren’t quite capable of just sitting around being comfortable..ha Again, many prayers and lots of love!!!
Jessica says
Sitting around is definitely not his thing! Thanks for thinking of us and for the prayers!
xo Jessica