Monday, July 7, 2008

Life...........and a Level One Trauma

This isn't exactly the post I was planning for tonight but having missed posting last night, I figured I better post something even if "Life" did jump up and smack us right in the face again here on this Arabian horse farm. From there it's been a harrowing night, I promise I will post details later and tell you the whole story but for now, I'm going to give you the barest of facts.

I was sitting here at the computer at about 6 this evening when Dave came running breathlessly into the house. "MiKael, come out to the barn quick, I just found Lindsay unconscious!" From there, Lindsay was transported to a level one trauma unit where a cat scan found a slight hemorrhage to her brain.

Lindsay is now in the intensive care unit where they will monitor her progress. They will do another cat scan at 3 am to be sure nothing more is developing with that bleed. The doctors expect everything to be fine. This treatment is precautionary they tried to reassure me. They think that Lindsay will probably go home sometime tomorrow.

That doesn't mean I wouldn't be much happier sitting next to my daughter in intensive care than posting here on this computer. But when Lindsay thinks she's "big enough" to be left alone, I have to respect her wishes despite the fact that sometimes it's really hard to do so.

Please, keep Lindsay in your thoughts and prayers!

26 comments:

  1. Gosh. What an event this is. I hope she is still doing well and is OK and gets to come home. I wonder what caused this and I am sure you guys are about to find out.

    My prayers are with you all.

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  2. Oh no! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. Oh dear, I hope Lindsay will be ok. What a frightening thing. Take care, my prayers are with you!

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  4. Prayers for all of you MiKael...... Looking forward to hearing that she is home and fine!

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  5. Oh dear! I figured something must not be right since you missed a day of posting but that is much worse then what I was thinking. I am glad Lindsay is expected to pull through this but that is still very scary! I am sending lots of love and prayers your way.

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  6. Lindsay and you and the rest of your family are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    {{{{Hugs}}}}

    What caused it?
    Could it happen again?

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  7. Mikael my thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you, Dave and Lindsey.

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  8. O M Gosh MiKael, I was hoping that there wasnt something wrong becaue it is unusual for you not to post. Thinking of you, Dave and Lindsay and hoping that the doctors do in fact release her today.

    It makes you wonder how much God expects one person to endure doesnt it? ((((Huge Hugs))))

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  9. Oh my goodness! I'll be praying that she is fine and comes home soon.

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  10. how terrifying for all of you. I hope that Lyndsey is doing well and will be home soon.

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  11. heart leaps into throat


    please please please keep us updated. How scary! My best to you and Dave, as well as Lindsey and Rachel.

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  12. OMGosh!! ((HUGS!!)) and good thoughts to Lindsay and you all!!

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  13. Poor girl! Prayers are going out to you and your family.

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  14. Holy cow! Praying for Lindsey and you all during this scary time.

    ((HUGS)) Keep us posted on how she is doing. To a speedy recovery!

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  15. Dearest MiKael,

    I am so sorry to hear about Lindsay. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.

    You, Dave and Lindsay are in our thoughts and prayers (and Aidol's too :)

    Mary

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  16. Oh MiKael,
    I really hope she gets well soon. It's really tough to walk away when the kiddo tells you they're fine and to leave. I hope you find out what caused it and if another episode like this can be prevented. I'm sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your direction.
    Rachelle

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  17. Horse hugs and blessings. Keep us posted (natch)

    phil 4:13
    gp in montana

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  18. Oh, dear. What a fright for all of you. Do they know what caused this? I am sending positive thoughs to you and your family.

    Ann

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  19. Lindsay, you, Dave & family are definitely in my prayers!

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  20. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  21. Oh no! We are thinking about you here.

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  22. MiKael...
    We just ran into Dave and Lindsay at Safeway yesterday late afternoon...
    Hope everything is O.K...
    Thoughts and Prayers for you all..
    Let us know if you need anything...

    Respectfully,
    Richard & Angie

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  23. I hope that Lindsay is doing well and will be home soon. My best wishes are with you all.

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  24. Sending many warm thoughts your way! I hope all is well soon!

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  25. My thoughts are with you and your family!

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  26. Oh no that's no good hun. She's in my thought but I'm sure she'll be back home and back to normal in no time.

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