December 24, 2010 didn't exactly go the way I had planned. When I got home from getting my hair done, Steve met me at the door. He was having a hard time breathing, his eyes looked strained, and he was hunched over finding it difficult to walk and talk. To make a long story short, he had fallen backwards four feet off a large rock that he was trying to climb up while hiking at Red Rock Canyon. Although he has successfully managed on many previous hikes in Red Rock to see a favorite waterfall from this large rock, this time he was not so lucky. Somehow he lost his footing. He said it happened very fast. He landed on his back. He heard his back snap, and then the wind was knocked out of him. Somehow he managed to get up, walk back to the car, and drive himself home. When I got home a few minutes after him, he asked if I would drive him to the ER. We spent about 3 1/2 hours at St. Rose Dominican Hospital. He had six or seven X-rays, and fortunately nothing was broken. His problems seem all to be muscular in nature. He received two pain injections and a muscle relaxer pill. When we finally got home, Natalie and her family were there to greet us. Little Cali was so sweet to Grandpa and everyone seemed so concerned for his welfare. He went upstairs and slept for probably four hours missing some of the fun of Christmas Eve. Today, which is Christmas, he seems to be doing better although he is walking around the house rather slowly and still has pain but not as bad as yesterday. He's taking his pain pills and sleeping a great deal so that's helping him. I am very thankful that his injuries turned out to be minimal compared to what they could have been considering the severity of some back injuries. This was not the holiday weekend we had hoped for but inspite of this medical emergency, we ended up having a good time with Natalie, Thomas, Cali, and Ashton. Christmas Eve was filled with good food, a dvd depicting the birth of the savior, and games. It was nice to have some holiday cheer after the stress of a visit to the ER. Thanks to one and all for the many phone calls, voice messages, and text messages inquiring about his welfare. 
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Steve Falls Hiking at Red Rock
December 24, 2010 didn't exactly go the way I had planned. When I got home from getting my hair done, Steve met me at the door. He was having a hard time breathing, his eyes looked strained, and he was hunched over finding it difficult to walk and talk. To make a long story short, he had fallen backwards four feet off a large rock that he was trying to climb up while hiking at Red Rock Canyon. Although he has successfully managed on many previous hikes in Red Rock to see a favorite waterfall from this large rock, this time he was not so lucky. Somehow he lost his footing. He said it happened very fast. He landed on his back. He heard his back snap, and then the wind was knocked out of him. Somehow he managed to get up, walk back to the car, and drive himself home. When I got home a few minutes after him, he asked if I would drive him to the ER. We spent about 3 1/2 hours at St. Rose Dominican Hospital. He had six or seven X-rays, and fortunately nothing was broken. His problems seem all to be muscular in nature. He received two pain injections and a muscle relaxer pill. When we finally got home, Natalie and her family were there to greet us. Little Cali was so sweet to Grandpa and everyone seemed so concerned for his welfare. He went upstairs and slept for probably four hours missing some of the fun of Christmas Eve. Today, which is Christmas, he seems to be doing better although he is walking around the house rather slowly and still has pain but not as bad as yesterday. He's taking his pain pills and sleeping a great deal so that's helping him. I am very thankful that his injuries turned out to be minimal compared to what they could have been considering the severity of some back injuries. This was not the holiday weekend we had hoped for but inspite of this medical emergency, we ended up having a good time with Natalie, Thomas, Cali, and Ashton. Christmas Eve was filled with good food, a dvd depicting the birth of the savior, and games. It was nice to have some holiday cheer after the stress of a visit to the ER. Thanks to one and all for the many phone calls, voice messages, and text messages inquiring about his welfare. 
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So sorry to hear about Uncle Steve. At least he didn't break anything so his recovery should be quicker. Tell him we are thinking of him!
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