Ann’s Story

Site created on February 26, 2014

Dear Family and Friends,


On the evening of June 4 Mom was crossing the garden to visit a neighbor. One misstep was all it took, and suddenly she was flat on her face in the neighbor's driveway. Finding mom unconscious and bleeding was pretty terrifying, but adrenaline kicked in and I managed to call 911, call the neighbor, and  text David so he could come  to stay with Dad. The firetruck arrived, the paramedics were great, and we ended up spending most of the night in the ER where an awesome team performed a reduction on mom's wrist, which was broken in two places. 


Today (Wednesday, I think), in a hospital room at Mission with a beautiful view of Mount Pisgah, things seem much brighter than they did two nights ago. Mom stayed overnight in the hospital because of a tiny spot of blood on her brain, which, thankfully has now settled down and will not be an issue. Besides breaking her wrist, she chipped her front teeth, cut the inside of her mouth, had a major hematoma on the left side of her head, and has a variety of small cuts and bruises on the left side of her face.  She is understandably sore.


The physical therapists will return today and we are hoping they will recommend that mom transition to a rehab facility until she is steady on her feet.


We welcome your prayers, but are discouraging visitors at this time. Mom is mostly sleeping, which is the best thing for her. Besides the obvious breaks, cuts and bruises, she is still processing the trauma of the fall.  Thank you for understanding!


We will post progress reports here.


Thank you for your love and support.


Lucy

Newest Update

August 8, 2018 All signs point to a full recovery

Journal entry by Lucy Hazlehurst —

Dear Loved Ones,

As of Monday this week, it has been 9 weeks since Mom's fall. Nine weeks! And I am happy to report that she is doing beautifully.

She has moved from the heavy splint, to a light cast (Carolina Blue!!!) and now, as of two days ago, is in a removable wrist brace. She has exercised her fingers religiously, and they are beginning to look normal (no more sausage fingers!!!) and regain dexterity. The wound on her leg is finally beginning to heal, and the scars on her face are slowly disappearing. Her goal is to drive by her birthday in October!

My brothers and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support on this journey. Your notes, calls, meals, and prayers have sustained us and kept us going on the darkest days. 

This will be my last post for what I pray will be a long, long, long, long time. Thank you for your faithfulness and love.

With deep gratitude,

Lucy
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