Down the path you, tumble?

Update - The Little Chair that Couldn't

Today I planned to show you some creatures I have been working on morning, noon and night ;).  Alas, life has a way of twisting and turning.  The universe telling you, you have no control...

        

Early this morning, I stood in the studio.  A bit afraid.  A bit in that solitary place you go, when you are faced with bits of unknowns...  No matter how great or small.

Let's hope this one is small.

Mister Lovee had a little mishap/accident last night.  I say little because I don't know if there is anything severely wrong or minor - yet. So I shouldn't even be typing this - but I might burst at the seams if I don't.  And the waiting is brutal... 

I feel strange as I type this.  I am not sad, but my eyes are filled with tears of emotion.  And, maybe it is just from the whirlwind of emotions you go on when rollercoaster rides like this happen?

A reminder that anything can happen, and we have to embrace each and every single morsel of our lives.  Things like this make me feel like sweating the small stuff is so stupid (and I don't even like that word).  We get so stuck in the small stuff as human beings.  Oh well...

For now I go - into a day of unknowns, and hopefully not too serious.  I am just hoping for a few broken ribs and nothing more...  (hoping for broken ribs, aye aye aye) 

I take a deep breath.  I sigh.  I love Mister Lovee so much...  

Update

First of all, I don't even know how to express how much I adore you!  You made me feel so not alone, while I waited for x-rays etc...  

I can't express how much your words mean to me - there are no words at this moment.  But you made me cry.  A happy cry.

I really think all of those wonderful thoughts made a huge difference, I really do.  Wholeheartedly!

My patient, after returning home, could not find a cozy space.  Until I suggested...

   

So there he sleeps in the Gypsy Garden, for the first time in almost 24 hours.

    

Mister Curly Locks...

Sooooooo.  You want to know what happened?  Click below to get the long version...

Let me start this by saying, on Saturday, Mister Lovee was sawing through metal and the blade broke and literally, flew right passed his head, maybe even chopping off a lock or two.  But he was fine.  Can you imagine?  I was ever thankful that less than an inch made alllll the difference.

He is going to give me a heart attack, I tell you.  I don't know how parents do it.  I don't need a kid to give me grey hair, I'll tell you that ;) I have Mister Lovee...

Okay so, this little mishap went like this.  Last night I was painting in the studio, and my big overhead lights were flickering wildly.  Which was extra bizarre.  So, Mister L and I were discussing this incident.  Then I remarked about how the lights in the hall were blitzed out too.  So, he grabbed a chair.  Which, I might add, he harps on me about not standing on chairs.  And he always always always has a little ladder with him while he is working...

But, last night, he grabbed an adorable little chair, and stood on it to look at the hall lights.  Meanwhile, I am in a discothèque effect downstairs, with my lights strobing.

I see him grab the chair, and I think, that's weird, is he going to stand on that, that is so not like him?

But, I move along, trying to turn on all the lamps I have in the studio.

All of a sudden, I hear a loud crash and screams that make your knees buckle, your face feel hot, your hands and toes feel frozen and everything move in slow motion...

My first thought.  He was electrocuted.

I run to him, he is on the floor, and the chair is broken.  I see shards of wood.  I think he was stabbed.

I scream "Lovee what happened, what happened???"

He screams/moans/groans more.

I say "I am calling 911."

He says " if you call 911 I will kill you!" (he's not serious of course)

I freak.

My jaw hits the ground.  He'll what?  Did I hear that correctly?

Wait, he can't move, so he can't kill me...

I don't care - I run and grab the phone.

He yells, please please don't.  Please...

What do I do?  Is he not hurt?  what?

So, I grab an ice pack.  We keep them on hand. 

But he can't move.  I am about to flip out.  I ask, did you get stabbed by one of the shards of wood?  Let me see, are you bleeding?

He says, No no, my ribs, my ribs...

I get on the floor, I slowly undo his robe, and look, and sure enough a giant smack that is all red and almost busted.

So after we assess things and decide it is safe, I somehow get him off the floor.  He is lucky I can move cast iron bath tubs, I'll tell ya that...

I put him in his bed and he is just in agony.  But says he will be fine.  I take a hot shower.  I had had one heck of a day myself and was totally beat.

I return and ask what to do?  I rub arnica salve, the good stuff from Mexico, on him.  But I can't hardly touch him he is in so much pain.  I go to my room, worried...  He says he is fine.

And you know - I really should know better.  I mean, he tried to escape the hospital when he shattered his pelvis.  He just can't be trusted about these sort of things.

I then decide to hope he just smacked himself real hard, and will be fine.

So, I go to bed in my little boudoir.  And I have nightmares that my hair is falling out in chunks.  And I hear screaming.  But I think it is me in my dream.  And in my dream,  I am looking at this bottle of hair color that made my hair turn light pink & fall out...  I slightly wake-up.

It is 3 a.m.  I fall back to sleep.

A little before 6 a.m.  I awake, and realize there is still screaming, and it's not a nightmare - it's reality.  It's coming from Mister Lovee's room...

It is Mister Lovee.  Oh goooooodness!  I feel awful!!

I run to him, are you okay?????

He says, no no I can't move.  And also he can't breathe really well, and he can't move his head or body at all.

I ask, your ribs are broken aren't they?

He says, "I think so," through boy like muffled cries...

Luckily, we live right down the road from primo urgent care facilities, because there is a ginormous retirement community up the way...

I get him dressed.  I get me dressed.  I pack my camera, his laptop, a bunch of stuff.  I needed a diaper bag I tell ya ;)

And, we head over to urgent care.  I help him along...

We wait wait wait.  I type.  Fidget with my phone.  Put on mascara.  Lip-gloss.  I find a greeting card in my bag from my Mom that I forgot about.  I open it, it plays loudly, "I will survive," haha!  Mister Lovee waves his hand, whispering enough enough in his slightly Yiddish accent...

Truth be told, I was worried because there was no severe bruising in the morning, and my aunt always said, if there is no bruising outside and you have a lot of pain, there might be something worse inside.  So I hoped nothing was punctured inside.

Then, your words trickled in like calming ocean tides!!  I felt calm.  Better.

He is admitted.  They take him to x-ray. 

I wait, wait, wait...

His little fractured body comes back.

And YAY!!  No severe breaks, just fractured ribs and contusions contusions contusions.

He is in pain though.

He can't laugh.  He can hardly move.  And I am playing nurse.

So that is that part. 

But - the story on how he fell goes like this.  He got on the chair, but realized he needed a ladder.  So he went to step off it.

And it toppled over, and his body went into the air, and then smacked all of his body weight, on his ribs, right on this edge...

        

And then, the rest of his body crushed the chair...  And how he didn't get stabbed, is beyond me...

        

         

Thankfully, the Dr. says he will just be in massive pain for a few days.  

So, before I sat down to type these words to you, I asked him if he remembered telling me last night, that he would kill me if I called 911.  He looked at me with that sheepish grin, and then started laughing, but having to hold his ribs, and grimacing at the same time...

I guess he thinks that is funny.

So, now that I feel like I was the one injured, I just want to find a cozy place and sip my non-alcoholic champagne...  It was the only thing I could find, and don't even know where we got it?

I guess I'll sit in my garden bathtub.  It's been that kind of trip...

        

Mister Lovee says he is floored he is not totally broken, because the pain is so bad.  But I read rib fractures hurt like heck? 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here for me.  I don't think I have ever encountered such an amazing place as this blogging world.

Thank you thank you thank you!  From me and my bratty patient.

I feel all frazzled and neurotic ;)  I am off to take some vitamins...

♥ ♥ ♥, V & Mister Lovee

ps:  We needed some fun, so I random number generated the Party Hat recipient, YAY for lovely Miss TattingChic!!! (e-mail me your addy please).  I will also start working on a fun post with creatures while my patient sleeps...

Comments

[Kris]

Vanessa,
Please don't cry everything will work out as God has planned for it too. It is hard right now...it's always the unknown that feels us with great trepidation and fear.

Please let me know what happened. I feel like you and Mr Lovee are a part of my family.

Kris

[Laura]

Oh my gosh, I hope he is going to be okay. Saying a little prayer for him today.

[Kylee]

Oh V~

I am so sorry!! It's such a terrible place to be when a friend cannot help a friend. But do know that I am sending the biggest hug EVER your way!! And I pray that everything is back to "lovely" in your world soon. Please keep me posted.

Kylee

[Erin]

I'm here waiting with you.

[Holly]

V,
I'm saying a little, okay quite a large, prayer for both you and Mr. Lovee. I have faith that everything will turn out just fine.

[Maegan]

I'm thinking of you both! I know I haven't commented before, but your blogs always make my day- Like someone else said, I feel like you and Mr Lovee are part of my family!
I'm sending my love!

[Cori]

I'm sending happy thoughts and faerie dust your way...

[melanie]

I hope he is ok! Hugs!

[sherry goodloe]

Prayers going out to you and Mr. Lovee this morning sweetie! cyber hugs and kisses

[Janel]

Saying prayers for you Mister Lovee! You stay strong so Dovee can care for and comfort you, like she always does...

Vanessa, I'm sending you a hug and I'll stay with you in spirit today, til your heart feels settled...

Janel

[anji gallanos]

Oh Vanessa! I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself and him. I know you are probably under so much stress right now. I wish there was something more I could do..but thoughts are with you.

Anji

[sadira]

Sweet V...and Sweeter Mr. Lovee...I wish both of you quick healing and lots of love and kisses...and deep breath and calmness. I hope everything is OK and if there is something not quite right...that it is solved quickly...And keep feeling all of those emotions, it's the most important part...all the emotion, it helps you remember to not sweat the small stuff...You're both in my thoughts today.

[francie]

oh, sweetie! sending lots of love and prayers your way and definitely the way of your precious mister lovee.

[Maria-Thérèse]

Oh dear Vanessa, I'm sending all sorts of good thoughts your way. ♥

[Tecu'Mish]

Hope all turns out well Vanessa!

[Cori G.]

O Sweet Fanciful Friend I will keep you and Mr. Lovee in my prayers today!!!

sending you a ginormous hug!

xoxo Cori

[Cassandra]

Oh my dear. You and your lovee are in my thoughts today. I wish for the best (if broken ribs are the best?) A big hug across the screen from me to you.

[Emily Anne (Art-n-Sewl)]

Prayers your way and please keep us posted!!!

[Alice]

I really, truly hope everything's ok! I know you two have been through a lot together, so I know you can make it no matter what!

[Poetic Dreams]

Saying MAJOR Prayers for Mr. Lovee and for ya as well. Know all our thoughts and prayers are wrapped around both of ya like a blanket. Please keep us up to date when ya know something hun. Biggest Hugs~

[elizabeth of course]

Well I sure hope everything is okay! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[Kim]

I also, like everyone else, am sending prayers up for both you and Mister Lovee. I hope everything turns out better than expected and that you will both be bopping around your little country house soon again!!

[Dori Kate]

{{{Sending healing vibes Mr. Lovees way}}}

and {{{sending comforting vibes your way!}}

[Erin Prais-Hintz]

Hugging you across the cyber miles my friend. I don't know what the issue is and but you know that there is a whole army of fanciful followers who is there to support you and Mr Lovee in whatever you need. I am praying for your strength in uncertain times my dear. Be at peace.
Erin

[karin y]

we are all with you today, as always...

~k

[Snap]

Vanessa -- you have a whole universe of folks thinking about you and Mr. Lovee. Head up, eyes wide open, we are here ... we have your back! Hugs to you.

[Trish]

Like everyone else, I'm sending good wishes to you and Mr. Lovee. It's hard to love someone so much and feel helpless. You have strength Miss V and you'll both get through...

And although it is true, you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, sometimes it is the small stuff that love is made of...

[StampinMom]

Oh Vanessa, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Lovee's mishap. I do hope that he is okay and that you can find comfort soon. I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts and I'm sending well wishes your way. Keep us posted on how he's doing when you get a chance.

StampinMom :-)

[Rhonda]

{{{{{prayers/love/hugs}}}}}
to you both (and to Baby -they know when something's up).
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Roo

[michelle filer]

I am sending you postive juju. I hope all is alright.

[Sarah]

Hi Vanessa,
Like everyone else I am sending you love and hugs and wishes for everything to be fine.
Sarah x

[Lauren]

Vanessa,

Super good wishes for you and Lovee xoxo

[Kristin]

I just happend by your blog today and read your post. I hope everything is fine and it's nothing serious!

[Deborah]

I am searching my memories for words of encouragement and wisdom,yet no words are comforting enough at times of the unknown. Proverbs 3-5 has been my instrument of thought. Sending you all my love and lifting you up in prayer, never ceasing.
**blows kisses** Deborah

[Michaele]

**good thoughts** **good thoughts** **good thoughts** **good thoughts**

[Mo'a]

I am so sorry to hear that...when will you know?
I am sending good thoughts and love to you and Mr. Lovee. xoxoo

[Melanie]

Sending you and Mr. Lovee the very best wishes, keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

[GinaV]

Thinking of you...
Sending you light, love and healing...
I picture you joyful in your studio again...
I picture Dear Lovee whole and strong again...
xoooooo

[Frankie Kins]

Love and prayers for peace and healing are sent to you and Mr. Lovee right this minute!

[Alysha]

Oh no! Sending healing, good wishes. I hope Mr Lovee is okay! *hugs*

[kate]

Hugs and prayers for you both, I hope everything is alright and Mr Lovee isn't too seriously hurt. xoxoxo

[chrissi]

Sweet Little Miss V... I'm so worried right along with you and I don't even know exactly what I'm worrying about... I think all of us (your blog family) can't bare the thought of anything that might dim your beautiful light and happy spirit. We all truly love you and what you represent to all of us. That goes for Mr. Lovee too, because he's what gives you so much of your sparkle. I'm saying big prayers and hoping that the darkness of worry will be lifted soon. XOXOX Chrissi

[Jenny S]

Please please please let us know if he is okay!! Stay positive!Everything will work out how it is supposed to!!

[bettyann]

V.. I am so sorry...do your special dancing in the desert and we will offer up prayers for Mr. L to be well again....

[sara]

oh, i sending lots and lots of love and prayers you and mr lovee's way <33

[Cyberdelia]

Oh no...*huuuugs* to you and healing vibes to Mr. Lovee...also sending hope that his injuries are very minor.

[Shell]

I am sending you love and hugs. I'm sure Mr. Lovee is going to be fine. You let us know as soon as you hear word.

[Allegra]

Close your eyes. See that white light that is covering everything? That is the Healing Light of the Universe, bathing your Mister Lovee and making him whole. Nothing is wrong, all things are as they should be and the Universe is unfolding as it should. Love is a healer of many ills, and your love will help him more than you can even dream. I know. I do.

Allegra

[SilverWing]

Hope everything is ok, sending hugz and prayers to you all!

[jennlui]

ooohhh no!!! i hope everything turns out ok for the mister!!! sending him healing be ok vibes!!! and also sending you miss vanessa waiting for news supporting vibes!!!

oi oi!!! it is indeed a bizarre space to be in... the waiting of news... we are all here for you miss v and you have all our shoulders to lean (and perhaps cry) on. be thinking of you and the mister.

much love
xox