Well, I owe you an apology. The blog has not been updated and refreshed like it should have been, but such is life when you have a unexpected family crisis occur.
Last Monday, while sitting in a meeting with about 25 other employees recapping our meetings, appointments, etc. at the recently completed ATA or Archery Trade Association Convention that was held in Indianapolis, my phone buzzed and I noticed it was a call from Home.
No problem, I’d call Ginger back. I hit Ignore.
Two minutes later, my phone buzzes again. (My phone is supposed to be turned off also.)
Once again it is from home. No big deal. I hit Ignore.
Two minutes later, same thing. I hit Ignore this time but now I’m wondering if something has happened to one of the boys at school.
I excused myself from the meeting, called Ginger and the instant she answered the phone, I knew it was not good. She was fighting back the tears and said that something had gone terribly wrong in her back and the pain going down her leg was unbearable. (Having had a few back surgeries in the past, Ginger knew what “bad pain” was. And this was one of those times.)
She had stood up from her chair at her computer while working at home. That’s it.
After hanging up with her, I knew something had to be done quick. I only knew to call my friend and huntin’ buddy, Chris Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon. Thank God for friends.
The next morning at 8 a.m. Ginger was having an MRI. At 10 a.m., we were sitting in Chris’ office going over the results, which showed a major rupture of the disc at the L4-L5 level. It had to go.
At 10:30, Chris calls in his partner, Dr. Haley, who is a spine specialist, to confer.
At 11:00, Dr. Haley agrees to work Ginger into his surgery schedule that afternoon! At 11:30, we’re at the hospital prepping Ginger for surgery. At 2:00pm, Dr. Haley informs me that the rupture was significant but that the surgery went very well.
After spending one night in the hospital, Ginger and I got to go home!
She continued to get better throughout the remainder of the week and over the weekend.
While I did my best impression of Mr. Mom! Wow! What a job! I didn’t know you actually had to fold every piece of laundry. And I strongly recommend that the boys wear their clothes for several days before washing!
Okay, maybe not underwear. But you can turn it inside out once.
So now you know where my priorities have been the past several days!
Ginger is doing much better and she is slowly getting back up to speed.
Last Monday, while sitting in a meeting with about 25 other employees recapping our meetings, appointments, etc. at the recently completed ATA or Archery Trade Association Convention that was held in Indianapolis, my phone buzzed and I noticed it was a call from Home.
No problem, I’d call Ginger back. I hit Ignore.
Two minutes later, my phone buzzes again. (My phone is supposed to be turned off also.)
Once again it is from home. No big deal. I hit Ignore.
Two minutes later, same thing. I hit Ignore this time but now I’m wondering if something has happened to one of the boys at school.
I excused myself from the meeting, called Ginger and the instant she answered the phone, I knew it was not good. She was fighting back the tears and said that something had gone terribly wrong in her back and the pain going down her leg was unbearable. (Having had a few back surgeries in the past, Ginger knew what “bad pain” was. And this was one of those times.)
She had stood up from her chair at her computer while working at home. That’s it.
After hanging up with her, I knew something had to be done quick. I only knew to call my friend and huntin’ buddy, Chris Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon. Thank God for friends.
The next morning at 8 a.m. Ginger was having an MRI. At 10 a.m., we were sitting in Chris’ office going over the results, which showed a major rupture of the disc at the L4-L5 level. It had to go.
At 10:30, Chris calls in his partner, Dr. Haley, who is a spine specialist, to confer.
At 11:00, Dr. Haley agrees to work Ginger into his surgery schedule that afternoon! At 11:30, we’re at the hospital prepping Ginger for surgery. At 2:00pm, Dr. Haley informs me that the rupture was significant but that the surgery went very well.
After spending one night in the hospital, Ginger and I got to go home!
She continued to get better throughout the remainder of the week and over the weekend.
While I did my best impression of Mr. Mom! Wow! What a job! I didn’t know you actually had to fold every piece of laundry. And I strongly recommend that the boys wear their clothes for several days before washing!
Okay, maybe not underwear. But you can turn it inside out once.
So now you know where my priorities have been the past several days!
Ginger is doing much better and she is slowly getting back up to speed.
Hi David,
I hope Ginger has a speed recovery! And good luck with the folding!
David,
You and Ginger will be in my prayers.
Jeff in Texas
Hey David,
Sorry to hear about Ginger. My prayers are with you and your family. In matter of no time Ginger will be running around the house. Keep us posted. Talk to ya later.
God Bless & Good Huntin'
Kristle Oberlander-GA
Hey Dayid,
Just wanted to let you guys know that we are praying for Ginger's recovery. Will also pray for you as you are, "Mr. Mom."
Mr. David dont worry about us computer junkies...Your priorites should ALWAYS be with your family :) Im glade shes doing well and my prayers are with you and your family!
Adam Swartzendruber- MD
Will be praying for Ginger's recovery. - Dilbeck
Hey David, Nick Prusack here. Sorry to hear about Ginger hope she is doing well. I never knew you had a blog until today! Ill have to check it out more often. Turkey season is right around the corner...wohoo!