2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

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thriftwizard

Sorry, everyone, I may be a bit distracted for a while; everything has gone a bit pear-shaped! Copied over from the Grocery Challenge: Last Saturday OH went for a short run - and didn't come back. Instead he got a free ride in a helicopter - the Air Ambluance - which sadly he has no memory of. For a reason as yet unknown, his heart had stopped; luckily in front of an off-duty paramedic (what a hero!) and beside a defibrillator. For several days he was in Intensive Care and we had very little idea whether he'd make it or not; needless to say the kids (and partners, and his twin brother & nephew) all rushed back to the mothership. Several of them are still here. I have less than no idea what I've spent on food this week... but the good news is that he's out of the ICU and on the Cardiac Care ward, doing amazingly; his fitness has stood him in very good stead.

So the War Effort may have to do without us for a while; he's going to need some new "hospital" clothes - not before time!

Cherryfudge

Oh @thriftwizard, how terrible for you! We will completely understand that you are needed at home, I am sure we can keep the War Effort going till you are able to re-join us.

Now isn't the time to think about food costs and stuff like that. You need to do what you need to do, and spent what you need to spend, and get back on the wagon when you're ready.

May I say, though - well done to your DH for being by the paramedic and defibrillator! I always meant to find out where our local defibrillators are and this has reminded me to look into it further. I do wish him all the very best on his recovery, and you and the family, too. 

Laura_Elsewhere

Oh good god, @thriftwizard - how awful for you!! Sod the war effort for now- and if you run out of coupons we’ll all chip in…
{{{{{hugs}}}}}

PollyWollyDoodle

Crikey @thriftwizard - what a shocker, but glad to hear that Mr T is recovering.  Thank goodness for the NHS and the Air Ambulance.  

MrsCD

Yes, @thriftwizard, sending you lots of hugs. 🤗 He was very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time with the right people to help him. At times like this you just have to do what you can and it will all come together later. OH and getting him put right first is what matters. Look after yourself too. 🤗

PipneyJane

thriftwizard said:

Sorry, everyone, I may be a bit distracted for a while; everything has gone a bit pear-shaped! Copied over from the Grocery Challenge: Last Saturday OH went for a short run - and didn't come back. Instead he got a free ride in a helicopter - the Air Ambluance - which sadly he has no memory of. For a reason as yet unknown, his heart had stopped; luckily in front of an off-duty paramedic (what a hero!) and beside a defibrillator. For several days he was in Intensive Care and we had very little idea whether he'd make it or not; needless to say the kids (and partners, and his twin brother & nephew) all rushed back to the mothership. Several of them are still here. I have less than no idea what I've spent on food this week... but the good news is that he's out of the ICU and on the Cardiac Care ward, doing amazingly; his fitness has stood him in very good stead.

So the War Effort may have to do without us for a while; he's going to need some new "hospital" clothes - not before time!

OMG!  @thriftwizard no need to apologise.  You must be worried sick!  Sit here and I’ll make you a cup of tea.  Also, if you go to that shop (by the hospital), you won’t need to spend clothing coupons.  They get a special supply, just for situations like yours.

Big hugs,

Pip

dND

Thinking of you and your family @thriftwizard.  So glad that Mr TW is on the mend.  Hugs and looking forward to you posting once things are back on an even keel.  Look after yourself too - remember the aircraft oxygen mask regime; if you don't look after yourself you won't be around to look after someone else. 💕💕💕

Laura_Elsewhere

@thriftwizard, it might raise a mild smile if I tell you that I just told Mr E about your husband going out for a run and collapsing and the air ambulance and how awful a few days you had... and he has earnestly reassured me that he won't go out for a run...!  

(He does also send best wishes, and I'll add some more of mine, and generally do look after yourself as well as your husband xx)

thriftwizard

@PipneyJane funny you should say that, I've been wondering why the hospital don't operate their own "charity" shop. (The other "distributed half" of the joint hospitals do.) They'd have a captive audience of people who have been taken in with only what they're wearing at the time - comfortable, practical, affordable clothing would fly out of the doors and onto the wards!

He's on the mend now, slowly but surely. They let him eat solid food today for the first time in a week - he's thrilled! Not sure just how well he's remembering things, but it's very early days...