Today is pretty crappy

[Ponyup]

I got yelled at because one of my coworkers told my boss I was upstairs talking. My other coworker is mad at me because I ordered postit note dispensers for myself & another coworker. And my grandpa fell last night, in the middle of the night & broke is arm. The work stuff doesn't really matter it's just infurating. And I'm sure a lot of it is tension due to the current economic situation, but why make things worse by getting pissed off about everything.

As for my grandpa, I just feel so aweful for him. It's the arm that doesn't work anyway due to a stroke he had a couple years, but still, He must be in so much pain. It's broke up by the shoulder & it broke clear threw, they call it a spiral break. Most people they would pin it, but with his age & the fact he can't use it anyway they'll probably just let it heal naturally. It just breaks my heart when things happen to him. But at least he called someone, usually he hates to call & wake people up. So please say a prayer for him.

[Janet]

I think that is part of the reason I like my job so much....I don't have to work much with other adults. Things can get so petty in the workplace.

How awful for your grandfather...thank goodness he is alright.

[Tiramisu]

Sending prayers for your Grandpa and hoping your day gets better.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

As for my grandpa, I just feel so aweful for him. It's the arm that doesn't work anyway due to a stroke he had a couple years, but still, He must be in so much pain. It's broke up by the shoulder & it broke clear threw, they call it a spiral break. Most people they would pin it, but with his age & the fact he can't use it anyway they'll probably just let it heal naturally. It just breaks my heart when things happen to him. But at least he called someone, usually he hates to call & wake people up. So please say a prayer for him.

That kind of break is VERY painful - especially when they don't pin it - so make sure he gets the pain meds he needs. Often older people are reluctant to take pain meds because they are afraid of getting dependent on them. In a case like this, with a painful event, he really needs to take the pain meds. Be sure to tell him it is OK. They will put the arm in a sling or something to keep it immobile (usually not a cast, but maybe). Please tell him to keep it like they tell him to because it will not heal and will continue to hurt if it is not kept properly immobile.

[DianaB]

So sorry about your Grandfather. I know that you're pretty close to him. Tell him to listen to his doctor and to Gayle!!! Being older it will take a while to mend.

I hope that your drama at work gets better. I can't imagine getting upset over a Post-it note dispenser.

[Blueyes]

I hope you have a better day at work tomorrow!
Poor Grandpa! I'm so sorry he is hurt..I hope he has a speedy recovery!

[Janet]

Hope you're having a better day at work today. It hard when things don't go well at work especially when most workers spend more waking hours at work than at home.

[Ponyup]

Thanks everyone for the support. Today isnt' much better, I think we're all just burnt out from all the threats of terminations & the pressures to do more work with less people. I need to find something new; this is a toxic environment.

My mom put my grandpa is the hospital yesterday afternoon. She didn't feel comfortable giving him pain meds at home & wanted him to be somewhere where he is monitored. The bone specialist is supposed to come in this morning & evaluate what the next action will be. Thanks for all the tips Gayle. Keeping it immobile shouldn't be hard since it doesn't work anyway, but I know he's in a great deal of pain. Just breaks my heart. Keep the prayers coming. You ladies are the best.