My MIL was visiting my sister-in-law last thursday. When she got off the couch to head to the kitchen, she tripped over her slipper and went crashing down. The Ambulance was called, and the damage was bad.

She broke two bones in her leg completely shattering her fake knee. She broke two bones in her arm tearing the bulb of her shoulder right out of the rotator cuff.

They did surgery on her leg yesterday and are doing a complete reconstruction and giving her a complete new shoulder and part of her humerous.

Because of her age 78 and her health not so good, she is having a hard time of it. With all the drugs she has been given she has what is called "Hospital Sundown" almost like Alzheimers. Doesn't know hardly any of us. Combative, not trying to heal, pulling out wires etc.

Please pray to give her the strength to keep fighting so she can heal. It was a freak accident but I am really afraid for her right now. Thank you in advance.

Beth

oh Beth what a sad situation

praying she will heal and recover as best possible. the complications that come with advanced age are a sad reality, but there is always hope!

your SIL must be devastated so praying peace and comfort for her too, as well as for you and the rest of the family

I certainly understand how you and your SIL feel Beth because a similar thing happened to my elderly aunt just last week. She didn't break any bones in her fall but damaged her shoulder really badly. I do so hate the toll that old age takes on our loved ones.

I pray that your MIL is kept pain free, that her operations are successful and that she will recover sufficiently to return to the standard of living she had before.

praying for your mil Beth.

Thank you for all your prayers. I really appreciate it.

She had her last surgery yesterday. It was suppose to start at 2:00 p.m. They ended up not taking her to the surgery suite until 7:30 pm. It was a very long day for us.

They could not repair her shoulder so she had to have what they called a complete reversal shoulder replacement plus there is also plastic pieces in the humerus! ugh!

Now recovery which will be lengthy. She won't beable to bear weight on her left leg for 8 weeks and arm in sling for 4 weeks.

She doesn't know it yet but she will be going into a rehab center on Saturday. All heck will break loose but we can't take care of her here at home.

lifting and bathing and potty duties and physical therapy! Way too much.

Please keep her in your prayers as she fights EVERYONE on her way to recovery.

I will pray for her recovery,sure is tough to see how she is doing,I hope you have someone to go see her with.The kind of accident that could happen to anyone,soo sorry.

I am so sorry for your mil. I don't know why life gets so hard as we get older. It's so hard for you to see your loved one go though this. I pray for her recovery and that she will see the benefits of the rehab very soon and will know it is for the best. I too hope you have someone to go with you when it's your turn to visit. I pray, also, for your strength and comfort.