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2 weeks post op and my house burned down.

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Chris8968
Chris8968

I was the only one home at the time and managed to get down two flights of stairs and out by myself.

It happened saturday. We lived in a hotel for a few days and just rented a house and moved in yesterday. Needless to say I over did it and am feeling it today. My physical therapist was supposed to visit while we were moving from the hotel to the house so I had to cancel.

My teenage daughter's rooms were upstairs and they ended up losing everything.

The outpouring of help from the community has been amazing but I have felt so helpless watching everyone work while I couldn't do much. At least no one was hurt and the girls are taking it ok. Things are chaotic over here right now but at least we have a roof over our heads. Not to sort through everything and try to get rid of the soot, ash, and smoke smell.

I have my follow-up appointment with the surgeon on friday with x rays. I just need some rest now.

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  • kathy0372
    kathy0372 Chris8968

    Posted

    oh my, you poor woman. Thank God that no one was injured. Please rest and take care of that hip, I'm sure you over did it, will be praying for you and your family.

     

    • Chris8968
      Chris8968 kathy0372

      Posted

      Actually I'm a 48 year old man, lol.

      That makes not being able to help even more difficult. My daughters and girlfriend are doing a lot of the work while I'm forced to sit and watch. Thankfully members of the community have helped a lot.

  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 Chris8968

    Posted

    Dear Chris,

    First where are you?   What an awful thing to happen but like you say everyone is safe.   

    You rest up and take it easy as things can wait... if you are nearby perhaps I can offer some help.. 

    Elaine 

    • elaine23679
      elaine23679 Chris8968

      Posted

      Oh I am in the UK... so not much help..... hope it all goes well, and you recover from the shock and your op....  

      Keep me up to date as this site is wonderful for support. 

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie Chris8968

    Posted

    Hi Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your house. How awful! I am glad that you were able to find somewhere to live. Then to have to go through all of that so earloy after your surgery. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs..Barb
  • linda81469
    linda81469 Chris8968

    Posted

    Wow Chris!! My heart goes out to you! the good thing is no one got hurt. You are a brave strong person and I admire you very much!! Prayers that all gets better for you and your family. I can understand feeling helpless while others around you are doing things and you want to help. But you need to take it easy and take care of yourself. How far along are you? Hugs, 🤗🤗. LD

  • linda38528
    linda38528 Chris8968

    Posted

    Wow - thank goodness you were able to manage to get out on your own! Your heart must have been pounding. I probably would have tripped over myself five times. 😯

    And now for the even harder part ahead.

    As Elaine asked - where do you live? Let us know please - we may be able to help and/or mobilize our networks to help in many ways.

    My heart really goes out to you.

    It will be even harder to stick to your restrictions overy the next whole - but now more than ever, you need to. Do the 'brain work' to set up the priorities and organize your 'troops' and do let us know where you live so we can call on our networks to help.

    Time to channel your inner 'delegater warrior' and let others be your hands and feet.

    Big wave of hugs and prayers headed your way,

    Linda

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Chris8968

    Posted

    Chris,

    Oh my heart goes out to you - but thank goodness you and your family are safe, and you didn't dislocate in your rush to evacuate the house.

    I can imagine how frustrating it is for you, being the man of the house, used to sorting things out but now not being able to do much at all.

    Like others here, I would love to help, but we're a continent away from you.

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • terri11042
    terri11042 Chris8968

    Posted

    You poor dear man!!!  What a terribly traumatic thing to happen!!  Just adding a huge insult to injury!!!  I'm so very glad the community is helping.  Take care of yourself and that hip!  REST as much as possible and pamper yourself, you can make up for lost time later, first things first!  You and your family are absolutely in my prayers!! 

    p.s.  Glad you will be seeing your surgeon on Friday too.  Let him know what's going on by all means. He will be able to guide you along.

    Blessings and Hugs,

    Terri

  • Smillee
    Smillee Chris8968

    Posted

    Hi Chris

    Lyn from Australia I'm so sorry for your loss. Here we have had storms and floods with a lot of people loosing houses. It is so wonderful the support you have been given and lovely how people open their hearts when these things happen. The best part is that your family is safe. Please don't feel helpless at this time the community are here to help and you have just had major surgery.

    Stay strong and positive you can get through this.

    Hugs to you all xx 😊

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Chris8968

    Posted

    dear chris, 

    thinking of you and your loved in these challenging times -

    please come back here and let us know how you are getting on - 

    sending light, love and healing and wishing you strength -

    big warm hug

    renee

  • Msky
    Msky Chris8968

    Posted

    Oh Chris,that is awful .Hope things start to get better.God Bless
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