Jeri Broke Her Arm
Jeri, one of our sassy and awesome docents, broke her arm yesterday.
(Jeri in happier times.)
She was on her way to the print shop and tripped on some askew bricks in the sidewalk.
A stranger, who found her on the street about three blocks from here, called to say it was an emergency. After putting down the phone, it’s a little hazy but I think I flew out the window, stole Amelia’s car, picked up Jeri, and threw her in the car. She was in a lot of pain.
We spent the afternoon in the red level trauma unit at Grady. The x-ray indicated that Jeri had dislocated and broken one of the bones in her arm. She has a cast and everything.
Remember how you used to sign the casts of your classmates in elementary school?
Well, we don’t quite have that luxury. Luckily for us, our docents take a lot of pride in the Wren’s Nest’s blog. If you feel so inclined, please leave a comment here for Jeri to read during her recovery. Even if you’ve never had the pleasure of taking one of her tours, it will make a difference. No need to be shy.
Having trouble coming up with something to say? Here are some suggestions–
“Get well soon, Jeri” or
“Gosh, feel better, Jeri” or
“Toughen up, you big sissy.”
You get the picture.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that the good doctors and nurses at Grady were exceptional. I don’t know what they could have done better. We were ushered into the trauma unit immediately, and the only waiting we did was for the painkillers to wear off a little so Jeri could return home safely.
EDIT 10:14 am– I should also mention that it’s a good thing that Grady is still open! For a lot of you out-of-town readers, Grady has had some very serious financial trouble of late. I don’t have any comment on the administration because I don’t know anything about it, but our experience was excellent. Thanks, Woodruff Foundation!
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14 Comments to Jeri Broke Her Arm
Feel better soon, Jeri.
Tip: When you get tired of explaining what happened try this – just say “you should see the other guy” and walk out of the room mysteriously. Awesome.
Heal quick, Jeri! We miss you already.
Jeri, so sorry to hear about the arm! That vicious sidewalk!
I hope you feel better soon! The AsianCajun twins will be thinking about you!
ps- I really like Tim’s suggestion. Brilliant.
Hope you heal quickly Jeri!
Hope you feel better soon, Jeri!
Jeri, those bricks are so unkind! If I didn’t have a big test tomorrow, I would fly to Atlanta right now and show them who’s boss.
Instead, I’m thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hang in there!
Oh my goodness!. That was a is terrible thing to happen to such a nice person.
I hope you are feeling better soon.
Take care,
Ida Beth and Greg
happy healing, Jeri!
Jeri, Jeri – I’m so sorry this happened to you! The good news is that I’ll bring you a chocolate chip cake your first day back at the Nest! Take care . . . take your time . . . but hurry back!
Dear Jeri,
Please accept our condolences on the injury to your arm. We, over on Conway in Decatur, are keeping you in our thoughts, wishing you a speedy recovery, and, like wow, an imminent partaking of a delicious chocolate chip cake made by someone else.
Cheers,
Bryan and Jean
Good one, Bryan and Jean.
Jeri, we need you to come back so you can order us some more books! Someone just cleaned us out, so please hurry up!
heal quick jeri! And maybe Imani can draw a pretty picture on your cast to cheer you up….
Jeri,
Oh nooooooooo – I am so sorry. Take care of yourself and come back soon. We miss you!
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