This very minute I am in Denver at my friends house ALONE. That was fine a few hours ago. This is what happened to me about 3 hours ago.
I need to back up.
The reason I am in Denver is I brought Rachelle and the boys over to Marco's cabin up in the Mountains for the Simcox reunion. Then I came on down to Denver to stay at my friend Jan's house for the Labor day weekend. Then Jan left today to go on a cruise to Bermuda. After she left this morning I headed out for an adventurous weekend. I was going to start off with garage sales, thrift shops and whatever else I fell into today. I had big plans for exploring Denver the burbs and downtown.
Things were going well..then it happened.....I tripped on a lip of a sidewalk that was sticking up in front of JoAnn Fabrics. WHAT!!!! I couldn't believe it!! I was down before I knew what had even happened. Oh my gosh, I was so embarrassed. I jumped up and assessed myself and it seemed like I was OK. everything was working.
Well within minutes my arms started hurting more and more. Dang, I think I am more seriously hurt than I thought. Oh dear, I'm in trouble. I decided I better get back to Jan's and take some Tylenol. Well, while driving there I realized I could barely drive and the pain in my arms was getting seriously painful and they were stiffening up. I had to get to a urgent care clinic. I was in so much pain I pulled into a fire station for help. I could not even get the door open when I walked in. They assessed me and helped me locate a clinic. They wanted to call an ambulance!!! NO WAY I said!! I will drive somehow someway as I asked them to please open my car door and start my car. LOL It was nuts!!!
Oh my heck it was so painful getting to a clinic. Once again, I could hardly get out of my car and could not open the door to the clinic. I had to knock on their door!! The nurses had to come let me in. I felt so helpless. I thought for sure I had fractured both arms. After getting x-rayed it showed that they were not broken but badly sprained bruised and traumatized. I was so grateful but the pain was still horrible and I could not do anything. The receptionist had to help me take the pain pills and pay my bill etc. They wanted me to take a taxi back to Jan's but I felt that if I drove my self here and my arms are not broken that I will "Buck up" and do whatever it took to drive back to Jan's.
I made it home very slowly and carefully. Getting her house door open and trying to get into my pajama's was even more difficult. I got my pajama bottoms on but could not get my shirt off and now could barely wipe my nose or eat. My arms were freezing up at my side and the slightest movement left me screaming in pain. I'm so upset.
The other problem is I could not call anyone for help. All the kids were in the mountains boating not answering their phones. Dan is hiking in the Uinta's and has no phone reception. Jan is on an airplane heading for Bermuda. I am totally helpless and alone. SO CRAZY
The kids finally got my tearful calls for help yet they are so far away in the mountains. I don't want to ruin their weekend. I'm in so much pain......thankfully I can sit here and type being so careful not to make a wrong move as it sends me through the ceiling in pain. I have 6 Tylenol in me. I found some stronger pain medication in Jan's cupboard but can't open the bottle. I can't bring my hand to my mouth to eat. I went to the kitchen and found some tongs to help me reach my mouth for the pills and I will figure out food later. I know I need to eat something so I don't get sick from the pills.
I am going to stay alone for the night. In the morning I need one of the kids to come down and help me change my clothes and take my jewelry off and just help me do whatever. I have to sleep in my clothes and makeup. I seriously can't do anything but sit here and type this crazy Odyssey. I actually have to quit as my arm is starting to hurt more.
The rest of the story will follow.
Please take pity of my crazy situation. It's just like having two broken arms. It's insane and ridiculous!!!
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Wish me luck and pray that I can sleep tonight and can make it fine until they get here tomorrow. They would have come tonight but I said I would do my best to make it until tomorrow. I just did not want to ruin their reunion party.
Until tomorrow..............................OUCH!!!!!!!
Lynette, I feel so bad for you! I will certainly be praying for you and your situation. Especially for a speedy recovery and that you will be back to yourself in no time.
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Oh poor Lynette. That is the craziest thing I've ever heard! I hope you are feeling better now and that you got some help. Good luck!!!
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