I don't have a lot of time to post and I know it's after the fact, but my husband had a substantial heart attack on Saturday evening which required him to be med-flighted to a major hospital in Madison, WI. On the flight over he went into full cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated. He had/has 3 blockages which includes a major blockage in the main artery. The cardiac surgeon did an Angioplasty and placed balloons/stents in the two smaller arteries and he will have the 3rd done on December 14.
He did come home from the hospital Monday evening and is quite tired of course. This is a major lifestyle change for our whole family and I have yet to completely deal with the emotional fall out of it. I've been in survival mode, making sure he's taken care of and our boys are where they need to be.
We did find out yesterday, that although he has short term disability, the waiting period for it is 42 calendar days! No idea how that is considered short term, but it is what it is. So his std won't even start until Jan 6, if he's still off at that time.
How we'll make it on my income alone, I just don't know. I did go through all my charts/kits last night and ruthlessly pulled everything but my absolute favorites and will be listing them here on my blog for sale. Next I will be going through all my linens, evenweaves, aida, fabric for backing and overdyed fibers to see what I can sell of those.
Thanks for reading.
8 comments:
I'm sorry this is such a difficult time for you, your husband and family.
Before thinking of selling your stash, are there any other agencies that you could apply for temporary assistance?
Sending you best wishes , and don't forget to take care of yourself . XXX
Prayers
As I am going through medical situations with my hubby, I understand the stress. My thoughts will be with you....try to speak with a hospital social worker to find some assistance.
I am so sorry that this has happened. Prayers for all of you.
will add my prayers from here a way down south, having ourselves faced major medical emergency this week I can feel for you. and understand it must be much harder it will be for you both. we are an older couple and long retired so just able to take one day at a time.
will check back again later to find how things are progressing.
Praying
My thoughts are with you and your family Carissa.
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