Her Attitude Is Great

My sister Carolyn has a broken neck
I bring a walker to her. She says "how sweet".
Our nerves are hyper sensitive, a wreck.
Her mobility and attitude cannot be beat.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 4:15 AM
Sister love not to mention twin love. My thoughts and prayers. Great poem! Sadness in first line. The “gifted” walker “how sweet.” The third line with great emotion and then a hurrah for your sister’s progress - you are proud of her.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Thank you so much. We had a blast. I was there 5 days! Drove 5.5 hours home today.
Hankins Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Wow, so glad you are back. I have been very worried! I have a zillion questions, but I'll not inquire. Now, I'm surmising that you made a trip to Iowa. I hope Carolyn is mending, and you are home safely.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 3:37 PM
I am in Iowa City Iowa - have been here since Sunday afternoon. We have been laughing like loons. Maniacal laughter seems to really uplift a woman with a broken C-2.
Logan Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 9:42 AM
Seriously, Caren... a broken neck? I've been meaning to ask how she was doing since Milt mentioned her in a blog. I hope she heals well.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 3:38 PM
Thank you Jenna. I appreciate it. She has a broken C-2, the highest vertebrae in the spinal column. We have been walking an hour to an hour and a half a day. She is using a walker. She must wear a neck brace for 8 weeks and she has to keep her neck stable. I am here to give her love.
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