I got the phone call this morning that you DON’T ever want to get – “Hi, this is so-and-so from such-and-such hospital in Toronto and your mother fell down the steps this morning and broke her hip. She is here awaiting surgery.”
My mom is 95 and lives on her own, so this is the call I’ve long feared.
I’m just ever SO grateful that she didn’t have to wait too long for someone to come to her aid. Fortunately, she fell close enough to the door to be able to bellow at passersby in the morning and a neighbour heard her. I’m also grateful that now she sees the validity of wearing one of those Lifeline Medical Alarm necklaces that lets you summon help any time of the day or night – even if you can’t speak.
Anyway, suffice to say that I won’t be heading to Denver tomorrow morning to speak at the Affiliate Convention.
My apologies to the many of you with whom I planned to meet. We’ll make it another time… Affiliate Summit in January, perhaps?
In the meantime, enjoy your experience at the Convention and learn LOTS – I’ll miss you!
Cheers,
Ros
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That is truly understandable. I just hope your mom will get better asap.
/Mikael
My best to your mother Rosalind.
K
Oh Rosalind! I feel for you! I know what it’s like to have an aging mother. Mine broke her hip a few years ago and just recently while we were in Florida for my cousin’s wedding my mom fell twice breaking her kneecap then her elbow, THEN when we got home to Toronto spent two months in the hospital with a host of medical problems.
Family first for sure! Take care of your mom and don’t forget to take some time to breathe, because it is stressful!
Best wishes for your mom’s speedy recovery.
My heart goes out to you..it is really gut wrenching to be at the receiving end of such a phone call. Wish your mom the speediest of recovery. Take care.
Ros, so sorry to hear. Hope your Mom is OK and comes through surgery fine. I’m sure she will!
Thanks kindly Linda,
She just arrived in the recovery room… so that’s one hurdle. Now get to chew the inside of my lower lip for another hour or so.
Cheers,
Ros
Rosalind: I know exactly how you feel. My mother has had many health issues and I always fear those phone calls. My heart goes out to you and your mother. I hope and pray she has a speedy recovery.
All the best.
Jon
They will understand you.
Rosalind– I was so sorry to see this blog post in my email box this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom!
We pray for a speedy recovery for your Mum Rosalind. And strength and love to you and the rest of your family.
Tracey
I felt so sorry to hear the bad news. I’m sure God will Blessed your mum!
Hope and Pray that everything will be fine!
To your success,
Bryan Hee
Thinking of your mom and wishing her a fast recovery, I know at that age there will be some frustrations especially if she is one that likes to take care of herself.
Family does come first and especially when your mom will need lots of support now I’m sure everyone will understand.
My heart goes out to you Rosalind, I went through this myself last October 2008 when my 86 year old aunt tripped and fell in the backyard and fractured both hips. I’ll make sure to say a prayer for both you and your mom.
God Bless…Hilda!
I pray your mom is comforted and heals and everything.
God be with you both.
Mum’s are so special – take care of her. She sounds an amazing lady to be independent at such a great age. Greetings from the UK, Rosalind
Hi Rosalind,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts are with her and with you. My very best wishes for her recovery. It must be such a blessing for her to have you there.
All my very best,
Eleanor
Hi Rosalind,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom but I wanted to let you know she is in my prayers. Take care.
Marcia
Rosalind,
Thank goodness it was only her hip. I wish your mother a speedy recovery. Be Well and Safe Travels.
Regards,
Anthony
Roz – Thoughts and prayers to both of you. Been there.
Your Mother is in my prayers.
Ros,
We are so sorry to hear that you had to rush to your mom’s bedside after such a devasting call. We hope all goes well for the both of you during this difficult time and we’ll be thinking of you and your mom in our prayers.
Cheers kiddo,
Mike & Dave
Hi Roz – hope your mom is recovering nicely! That is always a phone call no one wants to receive but you were definitely right to put family first. May you all be blessed with health and a quick recovery.
Hi Rosalind,
Just read the news about your dear Mum. Trust she is more comfortable now and being taken good care of.
It’s at times like these, when we realise that we cannot have full control of our lives. You have done very well to fulfill your responsibility as a daughter and a wonderful human being.
Prayers definitely work well at this time of stress and concern, as we all pray for the strength to go through this challenging time in our lives. We have to accept God’s will in the end, but need to have the satisfaction that at all times we have done our best for all those around us ( family and friends)
I have a similar situation as my brother in law in India also has a medical emergency and am having to rush down there for moral support to my sister.
That is what life is all about. To always be there, for those who need you.
I wish you and your Mum all the best and I am sure she is now in good hands and on the road to recovery………..I understand it will be slow at this age, but that is again another reality we have to accept.
We are looking forward to your trip to Dubai for the UPO and will be keen on an update from your side, as how things are progressing.
All my very best
Ram