ER visit

So, I'm beginning to reply to a question on my niece's blog, when I hear a tremendous crash that went on forever, it seemed. I went to see what had happened, and heard, "That's not good."

Tom had been trimming a lilac tree that was getting too close to the power lines that connect to our house and fell off the ladder. He mostly landed on his shoulder, but also hit his head which was bleeding. He had already put pressure on it, and was laying on the cement of the breezeway. He didn't lose conciousness and was very aware of everything, but I knew as dizzy as he was there was no way we were taking him to the hospital without help. At first he couldn't even sit up without nearly passing out. Finally I went to our neighbor who is a retired fire fighter and he came to help. He encouraged us to call for an ambulance. It was so nice to have him here...having his know-how and encouragement helped.

After 3 hours in the ER Tom had had his shoulder x-rayed (not broken), his head stapled (2 gashes), and was able to walk without passing out.

The problem now is...The pharmacies are all closed for the night.

I think it was 6 months ago that James was in the ER. I sure hope this doesn't become a semi-annual occurance!

Accidents

We were just sitting down for dinner when James cut his thumb on a can and needed to be taken to the ER. It was a deep cut and took 8 stitches. He can take the great big bandage off after 24 hours, but he will have it on at church...if he feels like going. So glad we have insurance!

He said it hurt and he was scared so that's why he cried, but he came home in good spirits and was thinking up titles for his next email to John. I was scared, too, and I was sick with worry as we waited for them to come back. I'm afraid I wasn't the best company for the Grubers.