"Elderly?"

Well, good morning!
An "elderly" lady with a very big smile was in our office this week. We couldn't help but notice how happy she seemed, smiling at everyone. We asked her secret to happiness.....she said "well, I think it's because I smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day and drink a six pack EVERY DAY"! We were SHOCKED! We asked her age......she is 34 years old.....and smiling.
I'm "Gladys Friday".........aren't you?
Have a wonderful day!

Jordan's accident

"Gladys Friday" has a new appreciation for being "glad it's Friday"  On Monday of this week, May 4th my wonderful 18 year old grandson, Jordan had a horrible auto accident after work.   It was pouring  rain.  Fortunately,  a good samaritan saw the car that was smashed into a tree, they turned around and discovered him.  He was coherent enough to tell her his Mom's phone number and speak to her long enough to say "it hurts real bad Mom."  My daughter, Julie called and we met at the hospital, actually arriving before the ambulance......yet hearing them roar.  It was a very very scary time.  

One of the fireman that helped cut him out of the car said "Jesus was in the car with that young man, no one could have survived that alone."  He is exactly right.  Seeing the pictures bring tears each time.  The engine is on the interior of the car, the dash on the outside.  The steering wheel is broken, the passenger seat is in the back seat.  Thank God no one was with him.  

Jordan was taken to GMH where he was stabilized then transferred to CMC trauma unit in critical condition due to the extent of his injuries.  They had called for the helicopter but the weather was too bad.  

His injuries include:

Concussion - could not remember anything about the accident or the entire week

Bruised brain - blood and spinal fluid

Pneumathorax

Fractured ribs

Liver laceration

Left wrist bones were broken - "broken off" per the physician

Right ankle bones were broken

There was a deep gash on his leg from the engine 

There was fluid in his abdomen - multiple injuries due to seat belt and air bags

He had surgery on Wednesday to repair the broken bones, plates and screws were placed.  He stood yesterday with the help of a brand new chrome walker with wheels and a cradle for his broken wrist.  He took two steps today to move to the chair in the hospital room.  He is making incredible progress......as a matter of fact..... 

WE are extremely blessed and amazed to announce that "JORDAN CAME HOME TODAY!"  

My family and I thank you for all of your prayers and concern.  We all know without a doubt who was in that car with him, the fireman was exactly right.  There is only ONE spot in that car that isn't smashed......he was in it.  My friend said "he was sitting on God's lap" and she is right! 

He is "bummed" about his summer camp job.  He isn't sure if the doctor will let him work.   With the progress that he is making, he may just RUN THE SHOW!  

Please continue to pray for him. He has a long road to recovery but he has Faith, a wonderful attitude, sense of humor (now I wonder where THAT came from?) and determination........along with a BIG dose of pain.  He is a survivor!  Thank you Jordan! Hang in there buddy.  Nana loves you!  We ALL love you!

Thank you again.....I am "Gladys Friday and glad it's Friday" because Jordan came home!

   

Hooray for the day.....it's Glady's Friday

A patient complained to the physician that his hands were shaking and it was really bothering him.  The physician asked "do you drink a lot?" The patient responded, "not really, most of it spills".    

Moral of the story:  There will be times in life when you will need a straw.  

Sorry for the late post today, "Gladys Friday" went (with Denise) to the NCMGM meeting at Myrtle Beach. Great place! 

HOORAY for the day.....from Gladys Friday.....if I may....

So, a patient walked into our office and asked the receptionist for his "autopsy report." Shocked, Gayle said, "well now, it may be a while, not so sure when we will have that ready, you're gonna have to wait on that one" (all said with her kind & gentle smile, of course).  

Thinking that the wait was because of having so many patients in the lobby, he said "well, you can just mail it to me then, whenever you have time."

Once we confirmed that it was his "pathology report" that he was needing.......we were able to make a copy and send it with that nice patient, having to wait only 5 minutes....while having a cup of our coffee and being thankful to be alive.  He left with a chuckle for his day (and ours!)

Moral of the story: Be careful what you ask for.....you may just get it! 

Enjoy your weekend.......I'm GLADYS FRIDAY.....aren't you?  

"Gladys" will be the speaker for Relay for Life Survivor's Dinner tonight at Bessemer City High School, Bessemer City, NC.  "Come on Down!"   

Hooray for the day....from Gladys Friday...if I may

So, I have an administrator "friend" that had to deliver some serious news to her staff. After the meeting, everyone was very quiet, very few happy faces to be found. My "friend" went to the ladies room and afterwards she walked by the lobby where she observed frantic patients, employees and FIREMEN! with a BIG RED FIRE TRUCK sitting out front ~ lights and sirens included. OH MY! She addressed the crowd, walked through the entire office where they discovered it was a false alarm.....fortunately! She returned to the lobby, addressed each person, apologizing and thanking them for the manner in which they handled things. FINALLY, one "friendly" member of the staff said to her, "you may want to go back to the ladies room, your skirt is tucked inside of your underwear."

Moral of this story, keep it covered! You never know how few TRUE friends you have until times like these!

Enjoy.....until next week.....I'm "Gladys Friday".....aren't you?

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The "Gladys Friday" hooray for the day.......

A patient that we saw this week owed a large balance from a previous surgery.    He had never attempted to pay a penny toward that balance.    We discussed this with him in an attempt to collect. He continued to tell us that he hadn't even SEEN one statement.  Once we confirmed that we did indeed have his correct mailing address, he finally admitted that the doctor had told him that he needed to reduce his stress..........so he never opened his bill.  

Until next week, I'm "Gladys Friday".....aren't you?