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Title: When life hands you lemons~positive update Post by deltadarlin on Aug 14th, 2007, 8:10am Throw the bastards back! Just got a call from Sarah, who is still in Poland. She broke her foot last night (a girl stepped on it and her foot went sideways! Went to the hospital in Krakow, x-rayed it and now she has a cast on it (the people who took her there strongly recommended that we take her to an orthopedist when she gets home). Now, for the kicker! She leaves tomorrow flying back home! So, I have to call the airlines (in the US) and make sure they have a wheelchair and assistance for her because the crutches they gave her are not that good and I imagine by then her foot will be giving her some major problems since she won't be able to keep it propped up. AND, now I will have to make sure that I clean the back seat out of my car, so she will be able to ride with her foot propped up if she wants to. Where's the emoticon for pulling your hair out? Or possibly one that shows your hair turning white? Give me valium please! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by BarbaraD on Aug 14th, 2007, 8:44am Carolyn, Take a deep breath. She's young - her bones will heal fast. She'll be fine -- calm down... Get some crutches for her here. (metal ones are the best - I know, we keep a set - for the "next" emergency). Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by deltadarlin on Aug 14th, 2007, 8:59am Stress has now officially set in, shaking now and stomach is in knots. Barb, Not worried about her (not that much anyway, she sounded fine). It's just that I've got to contact the airlines (somehow, since the only phone numbers I can get send me to recordings) and arrange a wheel chair, try and get her an appointment with an orthopedist and (this is the kicker) get my ass to work, cover three stores and hope like hell I don't get a call back on some of this, because there are several areas that I will be in today that I will not have cell phone coverage. In other words, my a$$ is severely overloaded at this point with no help in sight. 'darlin who is having trouble getting her oatmeal down this morning (and due for a bout of pms on top of it all) |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by sandie99 on Aug 14th, 2007, 9:07am Carolyn, vibes are on their way to you and Sarah... May her foot heal quickly![smiley=hug.gif] Best wishes, Sanna |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by catlind on Aug 14th, 2007, 9:09am Carolyn, this is from AA but I know all airlines have a similarly named position: Quote:
Go to the airlines website and search it out, or post the airline here and I'll search for you. My youngest gets on the bus in 10 min. and for the first time since Mar. I will actually have a day to fall apart and probably won't know what to do with myself without my own emergency (yet - I live with Murphy and his law) so I'd be more than happy to help with yours :) Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by cynjeep89 on Aug 14th, 2007, 9:15am Carolyn, I am free until about noon and can also do some research for you. (check your messages, k?) |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by nani on Aug 14th, 2007, 10:13am :( [smiley=hug.gif] Big hugs to you and healing vibes and prayers for Sarah, nani |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by Guiseppi on Aug 14th, 2007, 10:30am When my daughter broke her arm the orthopedic guy says when it comes to kids, if they can get the bone and the cast into the same room, nature will fix everything else!!! I often times forget to thank my grown daughters for the lovely silver highlights they gave my hair!!!! Hang in there. Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by Racer1_NC on Aug 14th, 2007, 10:59am Delta.......just have your daughter request arrival / transfer assistance when she checks in for her flight tomorrow. The request will be forwarded to the destination airport and someone should be waiting there with a wheelchair / cart to help her. Bill |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated Post by deltadarlin on Aug 14th, 2007, 12:07pm Well, after me having a major meltdown this morning (bad enough that I decided that driving/working + hysterics=disaster), I took the day off. American airlines was wonderful, they will have a wheelchair and assistance waiting for her when she clears customs. Lotz, the Polish airline is another story. You have to call 24 hours in advance to request a wheelchair (geez, next time I'll tell Sarah that if she wants to injure herself, to do with at least 24 hours before she has to depart). Anyway, called the NYC office of Lotz. Stayed on hold for 30-40 minutes (I'm sure I was getting strange looks from people because there was Polish music issuing from my left boob), to the point that I folded my phone up and put it in my pocket so as not to miss the call. Finally got someone on the phone. I guess she misunderstood me and thought that Sarah couldn't do anything for herself and proceeded to tell me that they might not let her on the flight <insert meltdown here>. Came back home, decided to call Urzula with PAT tours (the company that made all the arrangements). Bless that lady's heart, she called the airlines and got everything straightened out. They can't reserve a chair in advance, but they HAVE to provide her one when she asks for it. Got the ortho scheduled for next Tuesday (I am so lucky to have a job that allows me to be flexible where/when I work and to have a boss that has always emphasized that family comes first, before job). Hopefully, the swelling will be down enough in order for them to either cast it or put a walking splint on it (she has that now). AND to make matters real interesting here, she starts class on Monday (she's a grad student) and the injured foot is her right foot! So, we will be ferrying her back and forth to class for awhile. Lucky for us, she only has two classes and they are both at night. I'm sure that her dept. head will work with us (she's well-liked and respected by her professors and peers). I am now officially worn out and will probably take a nap here shortly. To those who offered help, I really do appreciate it, now if I could just ask someone to bring me a whiskey and water, the day would be set ;;D. 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by catlind on Aug 14th, 2007, 1:28pm Glad you got everything sorted out 'darlin, and I'm glad I put the disclaimer of yet into my offer to help hehe, I'll bring you that whiskey and water as long as you promise I can bring my tequila and we can sit and get royally sloshed after a day of respective meltdowns and crises resolution - and to think, I used to think that life was tough with CH [smiley=laugh.gif] ::) Somehow I actually thought I would have children that would become teenagers and they would NOT be like me HA! I am going to call my mother now and blame her for all this, she should have at least killed me instead of cursing me with "I hope you have a child just like you" and remind her no jury would have convicted her and I then would NOT be living out that damn curse! I am glad you were able to get everything sorted out and that all is as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Gimme a couple hours to get the whiskey to ya ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by deltadarlin on Aug 14th, 2007, 2:16pm Cat, Have more bad news. They never go away (kinda like bad pennies). Mine's 23 and mama is still having kittens! Good thing about it is, she can go buy me liquor if I want it! Come right on with the tequila! We can sit on the front porch in my swing built out of cypress and reminisce about the days before children (and yes, I do have a fan, else we'd sweat all the liquor out and it wouldn't do us any good). So, tomorrow, it's off I go to Dallas to pick her up at DFW. Now, I need to clean my backseat out so she can keep her foot elevated! 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by BarbaraD on Aug 14th, 2007, 3:36pm Hey girls, ya'll can't do all that heavy drinkin' without Cyndi and me --- we're bringin' more booze -- We might have to send Jimbo to DFW -- ;;D Or send him out for more booze -- Be over about dark thirty.... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by Charlie on Aug 14th, 2007, 3:44pm Quote:
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by cynjeep89 on Aug 14th, 2007, 6:22pm Dark thirty sounds like a plan, Barb. I'll bring the ice cold Heine's and Bailey's and we can go to meet Carolyn and Cat, hang out on her porch swing watchin' Jimbo clean out the backseat of the car, running to the liquor store and heading off to DFW. ;;D |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons Post by cootie on Aug 14th, 2007, 11:40pm I hope her foot heals better then mine did.....I had a spiral break and they didn't cast it.....they gave me this wierd hard bottom shoe that made me feel like a dutch boy. So maybe they won't cast hers ? I hopp'd thru Walmart parking lot all thru the store and everywhere I went......crutches slowed me down and hurt my arms. She's young so it may heal VERY FAST and solid.....mine still hurts like crazy and swells up.....seen an ortho doc many times. She may get around better then ya think.....hope ya get a stress relief day......if I drank whiskey I'd more then likely fall and break sumthing or knock myself out bending over throwing up in the bushes Pam Good luck.....hope it all turns out GREAT !!! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 7:42am You know when the phone rings at 3:00 am, it ain't gonna be good. The airline refused to let Sarah fly. She's going to have to have a medical release from a doctor (at least for Lotz). Right now, the American Consulate is providing assistance to her, but the problem is, it's a national holiday in Poland. From what I understand (and right now my brain is pretty scrambled), it's going to take at least 48 hours before she can get on a plane. She has insurance which she can use, but she's confused by the paperwork and so damned upset it's not even funny. I can wire her money, but can't do it until tomorrow because of the holiday. They've already contacted the embassy and they asked if she needed an emergency loan. Going to do some research myself and see if I can find an airlines that I can get her on without that fucking release. I called my boss this morning and left her a message that I woulnd't be back at work until I had Sarah home (or at least until I know she's on a flight home). Don't know what they will say, but what the hell, fire me (I know she wouldn't, but her boss might force the issue and yes, I do have vacation time, not that it would matter, money wise). Mama ain't doing to spiffy right now, been up since 3 this morning and don't know when I'll get back to sleep (tried to earlier, but soggy pillows are not fun to sleep on), have a lot to do. I'm researching flights now. And as soon as it's 8 on the east coast, need to start making phone calls. Sorry about the whine. Just think what Jimbo's having to put up with right now. :'( |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Redd on Aug 15th, 2007, 8:14am I'd feel the same way you do Delta. To have a child stranded by red tape in another country. Has any of the chaperones stayed behind with her? My thoughts are with you and Jimbo right now. Please keep us posted. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 8:46am They don't have chaperones, you have to be 18 to do these programs. She does have a friend or two that is still there and they are trying to do what they can. I've started making calls, but there's just damned little I can do *here*. I'm probably going to call British Airways and see if they have any restrictions about her flying. If not, I can put her on a flight to London tomorrow (she'll have a 5 hour layover and have to get from Gatwick to Heathrow, but then she'd be able to fly to JFK. If I have to, I'll fly her non-stop from JFK to Dallas so she won't have to worry about getting up on her foot. Even worse, she is supposed to be starting her fall semester Monday. I have about worried myself to a frazzle and the exhaustion meter is creeping up on full. Jimbo went in to work :-[, so I'm here all by myself. Anyone care to join my pity party? |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Ghost on Aug 15th, 2007, 9:02am I am guessing a broken foot is a life theatening injury there? not like she had major heart surgery!!!! I hate beurocrats and idiots ,, pardon me I repeat myself. Hopefully she can go via the london route and get home where she belongs! >:( Mike |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cash5542 on Aug 15th, 2007, 9:24am Oh boy, what a mess! If I had read your post last year Lisa wouldn't have gone to Germany. Her CH started in July and she left Aug 1st on 1000mg of depekote for a trip with U of California. We were a basket case all month but she did fine. No hits the whole month, just some shadows. On the other hand my husband went to Costa Rica with some buddies on a surf trip about 15 yrs ago and broke his arm badly. He didnt tell me about it until he pulled in (after being stuck in snow). On top of it he lost his watch and wedding ring in the ER room and earlier in the week they totalled a rental car. He went to an orthapedic doctor first thing where he promptly said "This puppy needs surgery". My husband is a potter so not being able to use his arm for several months was a major financial blow. Eventually all was worked out and like my story, this too shall pass. Hang in there! By the way we are going to be driving our daughter to grad school too until she is weened from the recent high dose of depekote. Good luck getting Sarah home!! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 9:49am Fucking nightmare. Dr. refuses to sign release. Without release, can't fly. Other docs won't sign, says that it's a criminal act. What the hell can I do? |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cash5542 on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:06am I'm not sure about Poland but on this side, call the school and make them aware of what's going on and that she will probably miss some of the first days. I wonder too if some of the abroad programs could help?? U of California and U of MD have a very extensive emergency plan. I kdon't think she went with a school but maybe they can help you out?? Just a thought |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:21am Unfortunately, this wasn't with her school, although she did go through a foundation here. I've talked to them and the travel agency and it all comes back to, "well, she needs to see another doctor". WTF? Did you just hear me say that we had tried? Now my head is hurting (no ch for me, just a measly old migraine sufferer). Carolyn |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Brewcrew on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:22am on 08/15/07 at 09:49:12, deltadarlin wrote:
Call the American Embassy in Poland. Modified to add: Tell them that you believe she is being held against her will. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:37am It's a national holiday today. The consulate is already involved. I'm on hold with British Airways to see if I can get her out on British Airways. I don't think it will be a problem, but I want to make sure. Elevator music sucks, on hold for 25 minutes the first time and looking at 15 minutes this time. 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by E-Double on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:39am [smiley=hug.gif] Wish I could help! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Brewcrew on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:40am That's cool. I respect national holidays. But it's not for you or her. Or the British. Go get 'em, Carolyn. Turn over a few tables. Last I checked, Poland was one of our allies. They're trying to make life miserable for you - don't let 'em. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cynjeep89 on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:48am Not sure if this will help....info from The British Airways website. A broken bone Due to the risk of swelling, if you have broken a bone and have been fitted with a plaster cast you cannot fly for 24 hours if you have a flight of two hours or less and 48 hours for longer flights. These requirements can be lifted in special circumstances following discussion between the PMCU Passenger Medical Clearance Unit (PMCU) If you are flying with us and you have a condition that may affect you in-flight, contact the PMCU. The PMCU deals with over 650 medical clearance cases every month and will be able to advise you, your doctor or other healthcare professionals about fitness to fly on all British Airways and associated aircraft. Medical clearance is only considered upon receipt of the following medical information (MEDIF) forms. Please fill in part 1 yourself and get your doctor to fill in parts 2 and 3. Download MEDIF form parts 1, 2 and 3 (PDF – 605KB) If you have any queries you can contact the PMCU team by: Tel: +44 (0)20 8738 5444 Fax:+44 (0)20 8738 9644 Email: PMCU.PMCU@BA.COM |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by alienspacedork on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:48am oh geez, Carolyn!!! no words of wisdom, only.... hugs to you and to your daughter |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 10:52am Just tried the state department. Their response, "call the consulate"? I'm running out of steam here. Can't get anywhere with phone calls. Trying to get British airways to see if they will need anything or if she can just get on a flight. This ain't right. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Brewcrew on Aug 15th, 2007, 11:06am on 08/15/07 at 10:52:41, deltadarlin wrote:
No, it's not. But your daughter needs you to be cool, calm and collected on this end so you can function as her advocate with the ultimate goal being to get her the hell out of there as quickly as possible. Plan on melting down after you've hugged her. Get on the horn with the consulate and stay on hold as long as you have to. "Fair" is a ball that lands between two white lines painted on the grass. That's all. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 12:16pm Consulate is closed today, national holiday. The emergency number does not work. Cyn, Thanks for the numbers, already called them and they aren't really sure. I'm in the process of calling senators and representatives now. This is gettng old rather fast, and my head has decided that it wants to play bass drum in my right temple (nope, not cluster, stress and tension combined). Can't take anything right now, cos' it may knock me out as tired as I am. If my head didn't hurt so bad, might get enjoyment out of shooting large caliber weapons. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 1:18pm Well, calls into Senator Vitter, Congressmen Vitter and Alexander. About all I can do right now. Jimbo is on his way home to take over the phone calls. I have to get some sleep or at least some rest. At least the jackhammer is now down to a *thud* rather than the sharp pains. I long ago gave up trying to breathe out of my nose, I'm so stopped up (but that happens when you cry a whole lot). crap, I feel like I'm swimming through concrete, at least that's faster. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Redd on Aug 15th, 2007, 1:26pm I'd start treatening that if these places don't help you get your daughter home, that you plan to allert the Major news media. Take it big league. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cynjeep89 on Aug 15th, 2007, 1:32pm Carolyn, Sheesh, I really wish there was more we could do for you and your family. Glad to know Jimbo is on his way home to help. Hang in there. You have done all you can right now so take a break, regroup and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by catlind on Aug 15th, 2007, 2:25pm I wish I knew of something you could do to help you out :( Only thing I can even think of is that when I was at the base in germany, Graffenwoehr, they had many bus trips to poland that were day trips to shop, and you can fly out of nuerenburg, but I don't imagine it's going to be any easier for her to find a way to get there any easier than the difficulty she is already having :( If she had a military connection the base would help her out with the travel office there, but without an ID and the present state of affairs in the world I expect that's out of the question as well :( I will keep thinking, if I learn of anything from the family in the UK I sent emails to, I will let you know. *hugs* and I wish I could do something to help :( Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Aug 15th, 2007, 5:45pm I am confused. Why cant she fly? Do they think the cast might prevent her from doing an emergency landing or something? Is it cause they can't xray it or something? I have seen amputees fly, i dont know why a simple broken foot would be such a problem. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cash5542 on Aug 15th, 2007, 5:51pm I know you don't want to hear this and I hope I am wrong but part of the urgency of my husband's surgery was that he was flying with a cast on and should have been put in a splint then casted when he got home. That's kind of the issue that Cyn was addressing and the rule is there for that reason.His arm did have some swelling from flying but they removed the cast immedictely and did the surgery. I sure hope things get better for you! Hugs, prayers and best wishes!!! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Lotus on Aug 15th, 2007, 6:01pm Its risky for anyone who has a broken bone and a cast to fly because the increased cabin pressure will cause the tissue to swell and with the cast constricting the area, the tissue wont be able to swell properly. A condition called compartment syndrome can develop where the pressure goes inward and shut down on the blood vessels instead. This can cause excruciating pain as well as dangerous as shut down blood vessels means no circulation to the wound and you can have infarction ( death ) of the soft tissues, bone tissues as well as nerves and tendons. If its bad enough the person can loose the limb. I would rather put her up on a nice hotel and let her put her foot up and rest and be merry until she can get proper medical clearance to fly. There is a good reason why the airlines refuse to let her board, they dont want to be responsible in case something like that happens. You wouldnt want that either. Good luck with it all, I feel for your frustration. Hugs and healing vibes to you all. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by deltadarlin on Aug 15th, 2007, 6:32pm She does NOT have a cast. Her foot is in a splint with a hard bottom. That's why I cannot understand why they won't let her fly. Things are starting to roll along. Senator Vitter's office has alread talked to the duty agent and the consular office in Krakow and they are going to work on this from that end. Rodney Alexander's office is on this too. Hmm, funny, Bobby Jindal, who is running for governor (currently in Congress) hasn't called me back. Wonder if he thinks that he doesn't need my vote? I've had a nap, so I'm somewhat improved, but not much. Hopefully, if the phone rings at 3 in the morning, it will be because they have released her and she wants to know when I can get her a ticket. 'darlin Lotus, It might be nice to put her up in a foreign country where she has no friends and no way of getting where she needs to go unless she takes a taxi. Not only that, I'd have to wire her money and then she'd have to find a way to go get it. Plus the medical care isn't what we are used to. She has an appointment with an orthopedist Tuesday if I can get her back. No thank-you, I want my daughter back stateside where I KNOW that she's getting the medical care she needs and I can take care of the things she can't do for herself. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by nani on Aug 15th, 2007, 7:11pm I have nothing to offer here except for some prayers, vibes, and BIG hugs. Sorry about all this 'darlin. :( [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Maffumatt on Aug 15th, 2007, 7:22pm I can't offer anything either except some well wishes for you and your daughter. I pray that everything will be alright. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by cash5542 on Aug 15th, 2007, 9:58pm OK Now I'm confused. Since she has the splint and not a hard cast I don't understand the issue. Hopefully tomorrow, once you get off this holiday things will be straight. On the positive side, "tomorrow" will come 6 hrs or so earlier, less wait time. Good luck! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update, not good~ Post by Lotus on Aug 16th, 2007, 1:58am on 08/14/07 at 08:10:57, deltadarlin wrote:
Sorry Delta, misunderstood. I thought your daughter had a cast on and was simply offering a possible explaination to why they wouldnt let her fly. If she only has a splint on then I dont know what the problem is. Could it be that the airlines misunderstood and thought that she has a cast ? Otherwise Polish Airline owes you a good explaination. Best of luck for a difficult situation. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by deltadarlin on Aug 16th, 2007, 9:09am She has been cleared to fly (as of 4:00 am this morning, another early day for us)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Travelers Insurance is extremely irate with the way this has been handled. They are calling LOT to see if they will work with us. The consulate has called Sarah numerous times this morning and offered to help us set the flight up. The consular even told her to let them know if she needed food! Senator Vitter's office has been awesome. They rousted the consulate up yesterday. They have called me to let me know what progress was being made. Left me names and numbers of who would be handling this. I can't say enough good about his staff (yes, I know what he did, but if his staff is ANY reflection of the man himself, well, then I can overlook his indiscretions). Rodney Alexander's office has been good too, but Vitter's staff has just blown me away. So, all we have to do is get flights arranged and get her back home. Come hell or high water, she'll be home sometimes tomorrow night. Now, if these people (Insurance) will just call me and let me know what's going on from their end, I can call my doc and make an appointment for this afternoon if I can't get in earlier. Between sinus, tension and migraine, my head has expressed a desire to explode. If I could cut off the right side of my head to down below my shoulders, I'd be as happy as a pig in a mud bath. Still can't breathe worth a shit, but at least I'm not crying any more. We've talked Sarah's graduate advisor and let them know what's going on and he said that everything would be in place when she got back and asked if there was anything he could do to help us/her. Poor Jimbo, he's been shadowing some, and now it seems they are ramping up. Like he said, he's long overdue for a cycle. He did go to work this morning. I think he's looking for the relative peace and quiet of his office. Here's hoping that things go a bit smoother now. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by E-Double on Aug 16th, 2007, 9:36am :) |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by BarbaraD on Aug 16th, 2007, 9:56am My usual advice -- take a deep breath -- it's coming together. But you stay CALM - you can't help if you're down... listen to MOM! Now, our little girl is gonna get home safe and sound - just you wait and see. But you calm down.... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by deltadarlin on Aug 16th, 2007, 10:30am I'm fairly calm, haven't hit any walls or kicked the animals. I do want to kick the living sh!t out of the bastard that's trying to drive a spike through the top of my skull down thru my eye and left cheekbone. Nothing's helping right now. Waiting to get all this settled, so I can call my doc and go in. Anyway, it's percolating, just not as quickly as I'd like. 'darlin who ain't so 'darlin no more |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by alienspacedork on Aug 16th, 2007, 10:47am Wonderful news!!! I'm glad people are working so hard to help you.... Hope she has a safe and uneventful flight home. Lizzie |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by catlind on Aug 16th, 2007, 12:00pm Glad they cleared her to fly, sounds like it's just a matter of getting a flight sorted out now - not an easy task at the last minute from the other side of the world I'm sure. You have handled this amazingly, I would have collapsed into a pile of blubbering nothingness by now I'm sure! Hope all goes smooth and uneventful from this point forward. Hang in there and kudos to you! Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, but BAD ag Post by deltadarlin on Aug 16th, 2007, 1:14pm We're having hell getting her on a flight tomorrow. I don't even know for sure if we can. PLUS, she is supposed to give herself a shot of heparin before she leaves and she's not sure if she can do it. Cat, If you could see me right now, you'd know that mama ain't holding up too good. I look somewhat akin to death warmed over that's been on a crying jag. My head hurts and when I cry,it hurts 10 times worse and then I can't breathe which starts the whole cycle over again. I'm so tired of dealing with people. I'm sure these people are beginning to think that I'm a total nut job. I was thinking that I might try and work tomorrow, but I don't know. My nerves are officially shot and I just don't have a whole lot or reserves left. Jimbo's coming home n a bit to take me to the doctor. I really don't think it'd be a good idea for me to be driving right now. I'd be a danger to myself and other drivers because I can't *focus* that well right now. I'll update later as I get or don't get more cooperation. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, but BAD ag Post by Rosybabe on Aug 16th, 2007, 2:16pm darlin! if she gets the flight to Houston, We offer to go and pick her up at the airport and keep her here at my home until you are well enough to come pick her up. You let me know if you need help ok? Rosy. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, but BAD ag Post by BarbaraD on Aug 16th, 2007, 3:28pm And if she can get to DFW, someone can pick her up for you there also. Save you that long drive. So you take care of yourself and let us know where she's coming into and let some of us help you - you hear! That's what we're for! You need to take care of your head and Jimbo doesn't need that long drive if he's getting visits from the demon. Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, but BAD ag Post by deltadarlin on Aug 16th, 2007, 5:27pm Well, went to the doc and as I figured, it's more stress and bs than anything. Doc gave me demerol and a muscle relaxer (both of which I took as soon as I got some food in me). So if you see ~this~ bc'sht[fawbjfrigyur9u3j46;nidy[j, it means that I nodded off and my head hit the keyboard. We finally got her a flight tomorrow. She flies out of Krakow to Vienna, from there to Dullos in DC, where she has a 5 hour layover, from DC to Atlanta (two hour layover) and then into Shreveport at 11:00 tomorrow night. We're taking my car, so she will be able to lay down in the back seat and I'll have her a pillow for her head and one for her foot. To each and every one of you who has journeyed with me on this hellish path, you have my undying gratitude. 'darlin Barb, needless to say, we won't be making the lunch Saturday. We'll be too tuckered out to get up and make that drive, besides I think I'll baby Sarah a bit. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, but BAD ag Post by Ghost on Aug 16th, 2007, 5:32pm Thank GOD Keep your strength up and get her home safe. Mike |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by Guiseppi on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:31pm That's a lot of prayers answreed. I too admire your strenth thru this, what a parental night mare!!! Looking forward to hearing the final details of the happy ending!!!! Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by nani on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:38pm I hope you are taking a well deserved nap, Carolyn. Jimbo, let's hope it was false alarms. I'm glad this is almost resolved... hugs to all 3 of you. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by cynjeep89 on Aug 16th, 2007, 8:39pm Glad to hear all has worked out for you and your family! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by deltadarlin on Aug 16th, 2007, 8:49pm I took a short nap, not quite enough, but some. Head still hurts, but Im hoping that goes away with a full nights sleep. And idiot me, I'm sitting here staring at this keyboard, knowing it irritates the headache. Will let when she hits US soil! 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by deltadarlin on Aug 17th, 2007, 7:46am Well, Jimbo and I both got a little sleep last night. I think he said he started waking up around 3 (I woke up around 4), BUT, the phone didn't ring. Right now, she should be somewhere over the Atlantic ocean. Sarah said that she would call me when she hit US soil. I told her not to kiss the ground when she got off (and yes, I know she won't be on the *ground*), because people might look at her rather strange. Still trying to twinge myself, so not going to worry about going to work today. Think Jimbo's shadows eased up considerably when he knew that she was actually going to get out of Poland. We see her tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder if I can get her in my lap, splint and all ;;D? |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by davyp on Aug 17th, 2007, 7:58am Wonderful news Carolyn, I am so glad you were able to get it all sorted out and Sarah will be home soon. Hoping Sarah has a very quick recovery. Dape |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by catlind on Aug 17th, 2007, 11:08am Now that is definitely good news to learn! I hope all goes smooth for her during here layovers. She's had a helluva journey and you have been amazing Carolyn! Enjoy your time with her home safe and sound this weekend! Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, FINALLY!!! Post by Rosybabe on Aug 17th, 2007, 1:01pm Those are great news Darlin!! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, on US soil Post by deltadarlin on Aug 17th, 2007, 5:36pm She is at Dulles. in the Delta terminal. Those fuckers dumped her off the plane with no wheelchair. She got thru customs and to the Delta terminal walking on her foot. She's sicker than a dog, coughing up green crud and I don't think she has a voice at all. Can't get something to eat, cos' she can't leave or luggage. I'm beginning to wish that I'd flown to DC or wherever to meet her< Well, seems like the head can't take any type of stress right now, be it good or bad. I get the least bit upset and it goes to twinging. a little over 6 hours and counting until we see her. And it looks like one of her first things to do tomorrow will be to take her to urgent care. AND HERE'S A SALUTE TO MY DAUGHTER~she stopped to help comfort a young Syrian girl who had gotten separated from her family. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, on US soil Post by E-Double on Aug 17th, 2007, 11:20pm Hugs!!!!!!!!! Glad she is back in the country. May you all have relief! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~updated, on US soil Post by catlind on Aug 18th, 2007, 12:43pm Proof again that adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. What a daughter you have raised!! I hope that you have her safe and sound in your home and that all will be taken care of. This has been a nightmare for sure, you have handled this with amazing grace and strength Carolyn, despite what you may say or think. Kudos to you and your entire family - what amazing fortitude. Cat |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by deltadarlin on Aug 18th, 2007, 2:45pm And the saga continues. [smiley=mad.gif]. Her flight was delayed by 2 hours, so where she was supposed to be in at 11:00 pm, she didn't actually make it in until 1 am! We were making sure that she had a wheelchair when she got off the plane, but the hardheaded child was told that it wasn't that far of a walk, so she decided she would walk (at this point, she just wanted to see mama and daddy). By the time she got to where we could see her, she was in tears again, guard at the checkpoint didn't even say anything to Jimbo when he went to help her. So, we get her a wheelchair and get her downstairs so we can collect her luggage. Guess WHAT!?!?!?!??!?! Give you 3 guesses and the first two don't count. Yup, you got it, no luggage (which means that she really doesn't have any clothes to wear, since most of it went to Poland with her). We weren't the only ones, so talked to them, got a claim number and at that point was told that they should have it by 11:00 and would be calling us for delivery. I called at 12:00 after I was cognizant (of course it's an automated recording) and 1 piece was found, the other one wasn't and to call back in two hours for an update [smiley=furious.gif]. All I can say is Delta better get off it's ass and get her #@&*#$@$86 luggage back here today. They do not understand who or what they are dealing with. Bless Jimbo's heart, he's had it worse than me, when I woke up at 7 this morning, the cats/dog were yowling to be fed. Fed them to shut them up. Got back in bed. Jimbo took his cpap off. When he does that, he snores (well, he snores with it, but not as bad). So, I'm nudging him trying to get him to stop snoring. He just gets up (I would have gotten up and got on the couch, but the quilt that I sleep with was in the car). So, he's not had much sleep. Oh yeah, I need all the collective hot air on here to blow Hurricane Dean back into oblivian. Jimbo's already had a conference call this morning about it. Oh yeah, and there's another one forming off the coast of Africa. Calgon, take me away! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by Mosaicwench on Aug 18th, 2007, 4:22pm I don't know how I missed this thread but I'm glad it worked out and that she's home. It was a nightmare to read, I can only imagine what it was to live through it. Don't forget to drop personal notes of thanks to all who helped at the Senator's office, etc. That goes a long way to paying their kindnesses forward. So glad your nightmare is over. |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~update again, but g Post by ClusterChuck on Aug 18th, 2007, 4:37pm on 08/16/07 at 10:30:26, deltadarlin wrote:
Hun, you will ALWAYS be a 'darlin!! You are just a Mom, protecting your child. NEVER apologize or feel bad about that! And if some of the foot draggers, or procrastinators, or ball tossers don't like the fiery Mama Lion they are dealing with, well TOUGH SHIT for them! I am glad she is finally home and safe. Now, sit back, get that mint julep, kick your shoes off, put them up on the coffee table, and BREATHE!!! Chuck |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by deltadarlin on Aug 18th, 2007, 7:22pm Her luggage has been found and they will be delivering it to the house in a bit (glad, cos' that's where *my* presents are). Just being home has made a world of difference in Sarah (plus the fact that she slept 12 hours straight). Even her voice is better. We couldn't get her into urgent care today (they were backed up), so we will take her first thing in the morning. I'm beginning to feel somewhat human again. Got my head pains under control now, so that makes a BIG difference in *my* attitude. I think Jimbo will feel a whole lot better when he gets a good nights sleep (I may volunteer to sleep on the couch). Again, thanks to all of you who rode along with us on this roller coaster from hell! 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by 1stdonna on Aug 18th, 2007, 11:08pm Wow, what a horrible ride......your daughter must have felt a hostage....the poor girl. And how awful for momma and dad too. Thank God she's home! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by cash5542 on Aug 19th, 2007, 12:14am So glad everything is calming down. Good luck with the doctors in the coming days and good luck to Sarah with grad school. She may even make the first day Monday!!! |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by sandie99 on Aug 19th, 2007, 2:30am Carolyn, I'm glad to hear that Sarah is finally back home. :) Lots of vibes for you all and especilly for a fast recovery for Sarah! Hugs, Sanna |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by BarbaraD on Aug 19th, 2007, 8:28am See I told you there was nothing to worry about... ;;D Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by deltadarlin on Aug 19th, 2007, 9:57am Okay Barb! She probably won't make it to class on Monday, but I will be taking her up there to talk to her professors, maybe (the building has no elevators). Her professors aren't worried, this is her second year as a grad student and she is very well liked. Where she will be taking classes there is an elevator, so that won't be a problem. She tells me that she can drive with her left foot, so we shall see. Carolyn |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by Charlie on Aug 19th, 2007, 11:41am Yikes. What a deal! I lost track of this for awhile and missed the later installments. I'd want to spit nails after dealing with so many inept people. Glad you got help from your Senator. Charlie |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~it's a charlie foxt Post by deltadarlin on Aug 20th, 2007, 8:26am Ah, I think just being home and sleeping in her own bed has done wonders for her. Took her to urgent care yesterday and she got 2 shots and 3 prescriptions (upper respiratory track infection). She's still *sick*, but making her slow down is like trying to force a hurricane to change directions (damned stubborn kid!). She is adamant about going in today and talking to her professors (they already know what's going on and told her not to worry, but............she's going in anyway!). Jimbo's going to take her in with him when he goes to work and I'm going to pick her up when I get through with my store visit. Tomorrow, we're off to see the orthopedist to find out what to do about her foot (if you look down at your own right foot, the bone on the outer right side~the metatarsal bone is bowed out (that's what I saw on the x-ray). I'm just hoping that *correcting* it is going to be simple. Please keep us in your thoughts on this (we don't need any more difficulties)! 'darlin 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~positive update Post by deltadarlin on Aug 22nd, 2007, 8:50am She did go to her office on Monday morning. However, she found out that crutches and stairs don't go well together. Her office is on the second floor and the building does not have an elevator (won't get one either, on the Historic register and too expensive to add one). She was trying to navigate the stairs when two guys came up and asked her if she needed them to carry her upstairs. Turned out, one was a student in the class the was a G.A. in and he told her that *this* was thanks for her passing him (which of course she didn't do, he did it on his own). One of the other assistants carried her down the stairs. Took her to the ortho yesterday and he said that it should heal completely in 4-6 weeks and put her in a boot. So, she went to class today wearing a spiffy new boot! And *this* is why I am so proud that she is my daughter~one of her best friends' from high school mamas' died Friday. Yesterday was the visitation at the church. Despite being worn out and hurting, she went to the church to see her friend and make sure that her friend knows that she will be there for her. That's the kind of person my daughter is, she'll most willingly put her problems on the back burner when someone else needs her. Most days I look at her and think, "there goes *my* hero and I admire her so much to have been through hell and back and still stop to help someone else". 'darlin |
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Title: Re: When life hands you lemons~positive update Post by LeLimey on Aug 22nd, 2007, 9:07am She sounds just like her parents to me [smiley=hug.gif] you make one heck of a family lots of love Helen xxx |
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