OK, I’m at a rehabilitation place in Albuquerque, and they do have internet. Everyone was right about that. Why Albuquerque, 100 miles from home? Because there were no beds in the one in town, and I was assured if I came down here to a facility of the same company they could move me to town early next week. We decided to try it.
So anyway, around three yesterday afternoon ambulance transport whisked me from the hospital to a facility down here. It wasn’t promising. The ambulance driver had a hard time finding someone to tell him where to put me, then when we started going there we encountered double doors with the sign, Covid patients behind here. Say what? We went back and said we didn’t want to go there. The woman we talked to looked annoyed and said, “There’s Covid everywhere!” She handed him a mask. He still looked hesitant, but no problem. I said, “I’m not staying here!” Needless to say there was a lot of drama, and fortunately Kaitlin had been proactive and had established herself as the person to talk to. The upshot was the company had another site that was Covid free at the moment, and it’s smaller and friendlier. So they moved me here. The place in town is also having problems with Covid, so Kaitlin has been dealing with an assisted living place that Andy and I visited months ago and were impressed by. Bless Kaitlin!
She was also the person who got me to the ER when I fell. I couldn’t walk on my leg and look up phone numbers so I phoned 911 for advice. The fellow was very annoyed, told me not to call unless it was a true emergency, but he gave me the number of the hospital. They couldn’t give me any advice without looking at me. So I phoned Kaitlin to let her know what was going on. She knew exactly what to do, phone police dispatch, the non-emergency number. So after a short while about six firemen came over to access me, then they had me sit in a little chair-like thing, carried me down the stairs, put me on a gurney and drove the couple of blocks to the emergency room. Since the pain wasn’t severe everyone thought it wasn‘t serious and were surprised it was a broken hip.
More later!
July 25, 2024
So glad you have internet there. You’ll be able to keep us updated on your progress. Sounds like Kaitlin is a Godsend in an emergency. Glad you have her to get things straightened out for you.
Thanks. Yes, she is a godsend. 🙂
…falling isn’t a true emergency?
I was so astonished at this as well!
I thought the fellow was wrong for being so snooty, but I didn’t argue.
I’m so glad to hear from you! Hurrah to the internet access!! Good for you for putting up a fuss about the Covid!! Just because it is everywhere is not a good reason to expose yourself to it. Everyone reacts to it differently, and people are still dying from it. I’m so glad you are in a good place!
I was so proud of her!!
Thank you. The Covid was bad enough, but it was her attitude that cinched it. I didn’t trust her at all.
God bless you Kaitlin, even from afar being there for your Mom..
Good for you and for Kaitlin for standing up against that facility. We hear Covid is making a resurgence. We are glad you have Internet but we will be happiest when you are back home. Take care.
Us too!!!
Thank you!
Wow, I’m surprised you are still dealing with a lot of Covid out your way! So sorry about your broken hip.
I think it’s making a resurgence. Evolution in action.
That’s dumb, there are all kinds of things that are emergencies and I’d say falling is right up there. I’m glad about the internet thing, that’s good. Take care.
Thank you!
So glad you have internet…that will still allow you to do some of the things you love..and so glad you have Kaitlin to help get what you need! Shame on the 911 person for being annoyed..
Thank you!
Praying for you, Cheerful Monk.
God bless.
Thank you!
I am so happy to see you hear and that you have wi-fi. reading this made me so angry that people like the woman at the Covid that takes care of people act like they do… this sounds good and I am hoping you can get the assisted living, and maybe both of you move from those stairs… prayers for all of you and well done to Kaitlin… God bless those firemen.
Not much chance of us moving. Apartments have long waiting lists.
falling and hurting anything is serious and emergency especially for us aged oldies.
good here the progress that is happening and hopefully Kaitlin will sort it all out from afar…
There is still a lot of paperwork to do to make it work. I will let you know how it goes!
So good to hear your news and that you have internet so we can be in touch. Life changes on a dime.
Boy, does it ever!
Thank you so much for this update!
Hearing about that snippy woman at rehab made all my senses growl. And that 9-1-1 operator copping an attitude? Unbelievable.
Good for you, standing your ground … and big thanks to Kaitlin for her quick-thinking solution.
Prayers for all y’all!
Yes, Kaitlin came to my rescue. All I had to do was dig in my heels. Bless her!
Happy to hear about the internet. Sorry you are so far away from home but happy to hear you will be moved closer next week. Then the covid stuff, OMG! So glad they moved you somewhere else. Now that was some ordeal. Praying things calm down for you. Glad that your pain isn’t extreme. Take care and God Bless.
Thanks. 🙂