Wanted: Organ Transplant Recipients Who Have Been Hit By a Car

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Feb 26, 2018

"Are there any transplant recipients of any organ who have been hit by a car? How did you recover? What helped you to recover from the multiple injuries?
I am posting this discussion question on behalf of one of our members,
@glinda who has recently been hit by a car and asked me to do it for her. Due to multiple injuries, she may not be able to respond right now and can read your messages.
Your support and encouragement will be appreciated as she recovers.

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@tbirdmunchkin | @glinda | Apr 29, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

They are beautiful and yes spring is finally here thank you for sending me the picture it helps to see the flowers since I can't go out and see them here yet but am making progress hope to get my stomach fixed this week see the trauma surgeons for it on Tuesday and I have my gallbladder tube removed on Tuesday morning before my appointment for the trauma surgeons then I see my transplant team in the afternoon on Tuesday for the all clear on my heart and everything is going to go good as soon as my stomach is fixed then I can do a little bit more in the line of physical therapy and hopefully my orthopedic surgeon here in Eau Claire will clear my right leg to standing I stand now with the easy step which is a mechanical device that let's me put some pressure on my left foot to stand and the CNA's can be trained on using it instead of the hoyer lift that hurts under my knees will keep you all posted on what I find out on tuesday again thank you for the picture of the flowers Rosemary they really are beautiful
Glinda

Parus | @parus | Apr 29, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@rosemarya These are the true heirloom Columbines-very hardy and hard to find. They do self sow readily.

Parus | @parus | Apr 29, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@glinda Thank you for the update. the temperature will finally reach beyond my age tomorrow and it looks as though Spring has arrived here too. Sounds like they are keeping you busy!!

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 30, 2018

Hello @glinda

How nice to hear from you. I'm glad to hear that you have some appointments upcoming. Getting tubes removed and being able to stand will be great!

I look forward to hearing from you again.

Teresa

JK | @contentandwell | Apr 30, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@rosemarya Beautiful! I planted columbines once and they did not come back the next year. I really do have a brown thumb.
JK

JK | @contentandwell | Apr 30, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@glinda You really will be having a busy week! I hope it all goes well for you. This has been a long hospital stay for you, I can imagine how difficult that must be but of course it is the only option. Keep up the great attitude.
JK

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 1, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@parus, I found these flowers while on a Sunday afternoon hike with my husband. I needed (another) rest and and found a perfect rock seat near a rocky ledge with these beauties in view. So, the answer is yes, they self sow, and survive and thrive in a natural forest setting on the border of Bluegrass region and the Appalachian region of Kentucky.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 1, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@glinda, Glinda, It is good to hear that you are forging ahead! You have come a long way so far. I know that you will be able to go outside and enjoying your own "personal springtime" at some approaching time.
Hugs,
Rosemary

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 1, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@contentandwell, The columbines that I have in my garden are larger that these beautiful red ones that are deep in the forested area. Mine are a pale yellow/pinkish color. Since they come up annually, I let them stay. (I think we have already discussed my garden - or lack of - skills!)

Parus | @parus | May 1, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Spring does exist! Here are some columbines that I saw blooming in the woods today on..." + (show)

@rosemarya I lived in KY and TN for many years. How I miss those places!! I am now stuck in the arm pit of IN. I like those columbines-although can no longer sow, am endeavoring to try and bloom.