Fridgid weather near tragedy!

[silverswede]

Having about the same weather as most of the nation last few weeks. Yesterday it had warmed up to +5 by noon. The wife and I were making our usual health walk across town, about a mile. As we passed a long driveway to a carport I noticed a purse left on top of the car in the carport. To be neighborly I walked up to inform the person. The driveway had been shovled of snow but was like a trough with ice sides. Thats when I found an elderly lady that had fallen and slid partially under the vehicle. She was concious but very cold and said she had hurt her leg bad. She had one of those little life-line buttons to call for help but appearantly it did'nt work. I could see that her leg was broken so the wife called 911 and we soon had police, EMT's and volentary firemen on the scene. It's a small town. I checked at the hospital this morning and she's stable with a compound fracture of leg and also a broken wrist. I'm sure this kind of thing is happening to elderly and infirm people daily as they try to live independently as long as they can. Maybe if you know of any in your area even if they are strangers to you we could pay a little attention to their situation and be ready to help if needed. Just make it a more kind, more gentle world. It's cold enough out there. Thanks for reading.
SILVERSWEDE.

 

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[creekhunter]

Super post, thanks for bringing this type of thing to our attention, GREAT POST!

 

[Noodle]

I am soooooo glad ya'll came along, SS. Great job!!! She wouldn't have made it if you hadn't noticed the purse. Cold kills the injured fast. Wow! -Noodle

 

[JamesE]

Whether coincidence or chance, or of the many other cliches, I still choose to call these deeds as of "God". I don't need vicarious proofes, it just makes me feel good to see God at work.
It's not everyday we get to do so much for someone else.
Under the heading of 'no good deed goes unpunished', drop in on her if you can, old folks heal slowly sometimes, she'll probably need more help than she's used to accepting, you might be able to do even yet more for her.
Let us know how she's doing.
For the rest of us, if any have the time drop in at a care center close to you, and start a card game, play your instrument, bring your dog for a while. Those are some of the loneliest people I've ever seen. Their friends have passed, their kids live too far away, or worse they ain't got 20 minutes a weekto drop by.
There's a whole bunch of history in those old minds, and mostly it goes to waste.

 

[hipmount]

My lady (a nurse) works a Long Term care facility ..... and I drop by from time to time and talk to the residents. To me .... It's like looking at the 'end of the trail' we are all walking on. I meet and talk with the most fascinating (historically informative) folks on the planet.
Silver ..... god didn't tell you to help the lady .... that was your OWN doing.
I salute you, sir.

hip ~

 

[1960texan]

Silverswede, kudos to you! What a very kind, thoughful, and blessed thing to do. May God bless you and yours. Yes, the elderly are often an overlooked segment of our society. They could use our respect and concern.

Ditto and amen.

1960Texan

 

[Nana40]

What a great deed! No doubt that poor lady would have frozen to death if you hadn't been so kind.

You two saved someone's life yesterday.

Isn't that a powerful statement!

I am proud to know ya.

Nana

 

[birdman]

You were an answer to the Lady's prayers for sure! Great job !!!!!!

 

[oldhermit34]

Welcome to the T-Net, You are a God send. Thanks.

 

[bootybay]

Your a true hero.. my hats off to you.. so many today wouldnt stop to help anyone yet you did.. what you did was wonderful and so very kind.. thanks for being there at the right time..

 

[silverswede]

Just to update this a little. The elderly lady, her name is Ivy, ended up with two fractures of the wrist plus the broken leg. She won't be able to live alone again according to her son and daughter-in-law, but they have made a place for her with them. She Is sure she'll be ready to go though when it's gardening time! We have experienced the heaviest snow year since 1915 and it's really been rewarding to see how the small town neighbors have pulled together looking out for each other with snow shoveling and looking in on the shut-ins. etc. Most roofs had to be cleared of snow to prevent collapse and it was mostly done by volenteers. I think its just a perk of living in a small town. Thank you all for expressing your concern for Ivy. I'll let her know about you folks.
Silverswede:

 

[roswellborn]

Just to update this a little. The elderly lady, her name is Ivy, ended up with two fractures of the wrist plus the broken leg. She won't be able to live alone again according to her son and daughter-in-law, but they have made a place for her with them. She Is sure she'll be ready to go though when it's gardening time! We have experienced the heaviest snow year since 1915 and it's really been rewarding to see how the small town neighbors have pulled together looking out for each other with snow shoveling and looking in on the shut-ins. etc. Most roofs had to be cleared of snow to prevent collapse and it was mostly done by volenteers. I think its just a perk of living in a small town. Thank you all for expressing your concern for Ivy. I'll let her know about you folks.
Silverswede:

Thanks for the update! I'd been wondering how she was gettin' on. Y'know, even if it takes a few adjustments (after living independently), it's good she won't have to worry about getting snow off the driveway any more.

I'm so very glad you were there for her. What a blessing.

thanks again,
Nan