Pixies for my sister, please! [visiting her now; updated post #47] - Page 4 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Safe travels and I'm sure your sister will feel better just knowing you are there for her. I can't imagine the pain she is going through. Continued prayers for quick recovery.
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I've been here with my sister since about 7:30 pm. She looks much better than I had feared. Her husband is taking good care of her, being very gentle and doing whatever she needs.
She's in pretty good spirits, but groggy and sleepy from her meds. I'm so glad I came here--feeling much better about her condition and her prospects.
I'm sure it's still going to be a long hard road to recovery for her, but it doesn't seem as dire as I had feared.
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Continued pixies, prayers and thoughts for you and your sister. When I was very ill, my sister was wonderful. Not only in helping me but being support for my kids. Knowing they could talk to her made it much easier for me and honestly with the meds and sedation I wasn't great to talk to.
I work with lots of opioid addicted people, but most people who use opiods while in the hospital do not become addicted. If your sister had decent mental health going in, she will be fine.
OMG - I truly am so sorry to read about your sister's accident. How truly horrible. As others have pointed out - based on what occurred this definitely could have turned out so much worse. She is obviously getting excellent care and it seems like the best thing would be to show your support and begin to plan for her return to home or a rehab center by looking at some local facilities, home health services etc. Her family is looking at moment to moment but there is a whole lot more to come. And the best success in recovery besides the will to recover is good help. She is strong, you are strong Ginger, uou will all get through this and value your time together even more after. It goes without saying I am sending many pixies and prayers to you & your sister as well as her family. Safe trip. : pixie:
I've been here with my sister since about 7:30 pm. She looks much better than I had feared. Her husband is taking good care of her, being very gentle and doing whatever she needs.
She's in pretty good spirits, but groggy and sleepy from her meds. I'm so glad I came here--feeling much better about her condition and her prospects.
I'm sure it's still going to be a long hard road to recovery for her, but it doesn't seem as dire as I had feared.
Thanks, all, for your concern and support.
I think our posts went up at roughly the same time - I am so glad that upon seeing your sis you feel better regarding her condition. No matter what information was conveyed there is nothing like seeing for your own eyes. And of course the fear of the unknown is always terrifying and even more so when you are far away from a loved one. I am sure your presence is also comforting to her and her husband. Enjoy your time with her even if she is groggy or not herself due the meds/injuries and know that each day while difficult she will be on the road to recovery. I see a celebration trip somewhere in the distant future be it at Disney or elsewhere for your family. Sending more pixies for a healing & complete recovery...
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So sorry to hear this, but glad the airbags done their job!! Keep up the poker face around her and keep her entertained when she needs it and she will soon be back to the sister you know and love! Also, take care of yourself, too!
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OMG- I don't know what to say. I don't even know you and I just want to give you a great big hug. I can't even imagine if this happened to my Mom, Dad, or Little Brother or even my BFF. I would be a total basket case. I am glad you are able to go and see your Sister and be with her.
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