On the up side, I'll have more time to bead...

Sep 26, 2003 11 Replies

In case ya'll didn't know, I'm a night-shift nurse in a nursing home. Last night was the very worst night of my career. I got my clock cleaned by a man who has always been quite gentle. I was getting a blood sample from him for some lab work...when out of the blue he attacked me. First, he punched me square in the middle of my forehead....then hit me on the back HARD. So now I've got a huge goose egg on my forehead (thank God that the ring he wore was a cab, not faceted or I'd have a huge gash on my head). I went to the ER about my back...I couldn't breathe without nearly passing out from pain. I've got an enormous bruise on my back now...and I can't lift my right arm more than 6". I can't even lay down comfortably...and I have to type with one hand. I'm just miserable! I'm going to be out of work for at least a week, possibly more, until I get the doc to clear me.



I could REALLY use some kind thoughts and prayers, or in other words, some RCB vibes right now! I guess I'll use this time to try to do some beadwork...if I can. Or perhaps work on the class material for the Boys/Girls Club classes.



I don't mean to whine, but gosh it's been a terrible day :(


vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from April :

]I could REALLY use some kind thoughts and prayers, or in other words, ]some RCB vibes right now!

consider them incoming!

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

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Oh, April, how awful for you! We will be praying for you for physical, mental and spiritual healing and hope this doesn't make you skittish in your work. Please rest and recoup.

I'm so sorry to hear that you were hurt. I'll be keeping you in my prayers. In the meantime, you get some rest. Don't take the head or back injury lightly. From my days at the rest home, the older folks are very strong.

I'm so sorry that your job includes nights like that!!! How awful....I hope you feel much better soon. Sarajane

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Oh, April, I'm so sorry... my dad would have violent episodes like this after he came down with Alzheimer's disease :( It's just awful to have this sort of thing happen and I hope you'll heal up quickly.

Sending lots and lots of healing vibes (and will be sending you a bunch of beads tomorrow, also).

Laura

Oh April! I'm so sorry. Having been an RN in my former life, I can sure relate!

Lots of healing vibes coming your way along with some good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!

o my goodness!!!! feel better.... i can only imagine what a bad day that was. i am so sorry you had to go through all that. did he do it of sound mind or did he just lose it for a minute??

alia

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Oh.....My God!!! Why on earth would he do that??? (((((((April))))))) Holy crap! I hope you feel better soon. I'm just....freaking speechless!

Yikes April! Hope you are feeling better and have a quick recovery. {{{Hugs}}}

Kathy K

I'm so sorry you were hurt. I hope you start feeling better soon. Karen

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