We have not been able to update both the English and the Swedish bloggs due to my fathers accident. So the following events took place over a few days and I have just translated the events from the Swedishblogg. Events are newest to oldest.... as usual! Recapped by RuthThanks for prayers and thoughts 28 january 2009
Sleep wouldn’t come to me this early morning, so I am taking the chance to check the blogg. Thanks all you wonderful people who are praying for my Ingvar. It is amazing to read the comments on the blogg and all the emails, sms, and phonecalls of encouragment and support from near and far. The crisis is not over yet for Ingvar. This is absolutely the most difficult thing he has ever experienced in his life. Rest for him is like a terrible punishment. The memory is fine but he doesn’t want to understand how injured he is. And because most of the injuries are internal and invisible it becomes even more unreal. Wonderful people have taken care of us and served us in the most amazing ways. It is wonderful to have Ruth here. Thank you for praying.
Hugs Anna
Update Tuesday 27 january 2009I have just spoken with mom and I have text messaged Ruth during the night (their night). Mom has now been able to sleep during the night and Ruth during the day. This afternoon Barbro Emilsson will watch over dad so that Ruth and Mom can spend some time together. (They haven’t seen each other for 1,5 years, I think!)
Dad has two pelvicbone fraktures that are stable. He also has a frakture in his mouth (upper jaw). This probably needs to be taken care of with surgery in a few days. Mom says that he is not as swollen in his face today, but people visiting still say that it looks terrible. Today is the third day and the doktors say that the head is the most swollen this day, but the pressures look good. Pray that dad will have patience to stay in bed. He is trying to remove his lines and tubes and feel frustrated about staying in bed. He is also in some pain. They keep the painmedication dose very low in order to check neurological status often.
When I called mom, the truckdriver had just been visiting. He told them what had happened and it helped dad remember what had occurred. There was a que of cars in a crossing. The truckdriver had swerved to the right to avoid crashing into cars in front of him that have stopped suddenly. This is why he hit dad. Dad actually asked the truckdriver for forgiveness for hitting him! (: The truckdriver is really upset because in Thailand it is the largest car’s fault. He had insurance and so not only dad’s insurance will have to pay the costs.
This was the latest news from Chiangmai Ram hospital. Thanks for the prayers!
Hugs from Mariam
Update Monday 26 january 2009Hi!
I just spoke with Mom who is very tired and needs sleem. Dad’s hip is hurting! They are still waiting for the x-ray results. Dad feels it is difficult to stay in bed and has a hard time being in the intensive care unit. Ruth arrives in one and half hour and mom is looking forward to some rest and help. We now know that it was a truck that hit him and the driver has just confessed! Even if Mom and Dad do not want to press charges, it is nice to know that he has confessed. They are grateful for prayers! Mariam
Short update... still 25 january 2009It is so nice that so many are praying for him! I was taking this afternoon with Mom and she said that dad has been vomiting many times. They thought it might be the medication. She is thankful for friends taking turns spending time with them in the hospital. Mariam
Dad is the same! 25 january 2009Latest news is that Dad is smiling at anyone coming to visit and recognizes everyone. He is communicating and just ate some soup for lunch. They have now come to check on a finger that is hurting as well as a knee which needs to be x-rayed. Mom has even been home for a nap. Ruth is on the train and leaves this afteroon with a flight from Gothenburg. Hugs from Mariam
a more positive update.... 25 january 2009
Dad is now in the intensive care unit. We first received the news that he would be sedated and asleep for two days, but now dad has opened both eyes and blinked as answers to questions! They are planning to remove the respirator. We are still thankful for prayers. I, Ruth, will be flying down from Sweden this afternoon. I will try the role as “policeman” so that dad doesn’t start to work straight away (as well as making sure the Thai healthcare does their job well!) Love, Ruth and Mariam
Situation Update...... 25 january 2009 02:54Hi everyone! We have just received news from mom that dad is still on the operating table but they have now controlled the bleeding in the head. They are operating another hour as far as we know for the injuries in the face. Mom is grateful for your prayers! Ruth and Mariam
Pray for Dad! 25 january 2009 00:29
Mom called from the hospital in Chiang Mai tonight. When we are writing this, dad is on the operating table. He was in a motorcykel accident this afternoon and has bleeding in his temporal lobe behind his right eye. We still do not know the extent of the injury/injuries. He has multiple fractures in his face and even a crack on the C2 neck. Mom has received much support from friends and churchmembers in Thailand but wants as many as possible to pray! Written by Mariam and Ruth in Lund, Sweden.....
