It was a month ago yesterday that my brother Andrew was stabbed. He's been home a little while now but is still struggling. Had a long chat with his girlfriend this morning who told me that he still gets quite a bit of pain from the actual wound and she's trying to get him to go get it checked out to make sure it's all healing properly internally. His leg is still not good and he's still having to use a crutch which obviously he's finding really frustrating. He gets tired quickly and if he tries to walk too much - which he knows he shouldn't - it hurts a lot. The GP was concerned with how many painkillers he's taking and has now prescribed him something to take every night which is supposed to basically numb all the nerves so he shouldn't feel anything. He's due to go have some regular physio at the hospital to try and get full strength and feeling back in his leg but he's still waiting for an appointment. And apparently the guy who stabbed him wasn't one of the ones originally arrested and was only picked up last week. He damn well better get charged and sentenced appropriately for what he did to Andrew and his friend. And again - thank you all so much for your kind words and support during that time, it really did mean a great deal to me =)
1. Been a bit low the last few days so I'm sorry for going a bit quiet again. Was going to call yesterday a draw in the Muppet Versus the Emo battle, but then I got a couple of emails that really made me smile and also spent frickin ages on the phone with
purplella who is made of awesome and who I miss loads. She and
surfer_buoy are still living the Good Life in their yurt in Devon and apparently
surfer_buoy's ducks just laid their first eggs which made him extremely proud! *lol* If you're reading this SB, congratulations =)
2. I have a crossroads just a few steps outside my front door so have been thinking of making a demon deal. Obviously if you don't watch Supernatural you're 1) not understanding a damn thing I'm talking about here and 2) you're seriously deprived and why the hell aren't you watching it? Anyway - some obstacles to overcome ... 1) how to claw my way through the damn tarmac 2) how to not get run over whilst clawing my way through the damn tarmac and 3) what to do first with my naked Sammy Winchester once my wish is granted =) Now I know crossroads deals don't generally work out too well for the people who make them but I figured that as it's a 5-way crossroads instead of a 4-way, then maybe that means I get an extension period on the usual 10 years before I become Hell's bitch? Or maybe it means I get two wishes, in which case I'll ask for Chuck as my back-up plaything I think =)
And on that note I'll get back to work - or at least try to with images like that now flooding my brain! =D
*hugs all*
1. Been a bit low the last few days so I'm sorry for going a bit quiet again. Was going to call yesterday a draw in the Muppet Versus the Emo battle, but then I got a couple of emails that really made me smile and also spent frickin ages on the phone with
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2. I have a crossroads just a few steps outside my front door so have been thinking of making a demon deal. Obviously if you don't watch Supernatural you're 1) not understanding a damn thing I'm talking about here and 2) you're seriously deprived and why the hell aren't you watching it? Anyway - some obstacles to overcome ... 1) how to claw my way through the damn tarmac 2) how to not get run over whilst clawing my way through the damn tarmac and 3) what to do first with my naked Sammy Winchester once my wish is granted =) Now I know crossroads deals don't generally work out too well for the people who make them but I figured that as it's a 5-way crossroads instead of a 4-way, then maybe that means I get an extension period on the usual 10 years before I become Hell's bitch? Or maybe it means I get two wishes, in which case I'll ask for Chuck as my back-up plaything I think =)
And on that note I'll get back to work - or at least try to with images like that now flooding my brain! =D
*hugs all*
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Was going to poke you today as you've been a bit quiet.
That crossroads deal sound pretty interesting, throw in a Nekkid Dean and I might come and help you hold up traffic - you is doing the digging tho'! *shrieks* 'cos I'm a lazy cow that way.
Remind me one of these days to tell you the story about duck eggs - is he raising ducklings or pancakes? *smirk*
So, so sorry to hear bro is still struggling, but it really did sound like horrific surgery and stuff and cutting through major muscle tissue is the pits. I agree though he should go check out the wound and I really hope physio will help - if only in reassurance and confidence and getting realistic goals so he's not pushing himself too hard, which I expect he is in some ways. Frustrating is pain and frustrating is not knowing when things will get better, maybe he and his girlfriend could benefit from a victim's support group or something like that. Yeah, I hope they stick the bastard away for a long time, but even that is small comfort in opposition of the damage he's done, nothing can ever compensate for that. Utter. Selfish. Mean. BitofScumSuckingPondSlime.
WE do that Crossroads deal? I say we stick the demon curse on him eh?
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Well you'll have to beat
I'm not surprised he's still struggling but it's difficult to know what to do really - he's not the kind of person to talk about how he's feeling at all and I honestly think it would help him - even a little bit - to maybe have some counselling but I know that will never happen. I'd just like to see him get the physio quickly so he can start working on getting his leg sorted, if it can be. At least then he'd have something constructive to focus on. But hey, at least he's okay, right? I also want to try and find out the court date for this asshole so I can go along - I want to see for myself that he gets what he deserves.
*hugs*
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*hugs*
I hope your brother gets through all this shit alright.
to 2.
of you get two wishes shouldn't you wish for no consequences for your wishes?
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You know, I hadn't thought about that for my 2nd wish, and you're right, it would make sense, wouldn't it? I think I fried my brain with images of a Sam/Chcuk sandwich and just couldn't think logically at all after that =)
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But I think I should be there for you if such horrible thing happens *hug*
why not wish for that sandwich with your first wish and the second is make it all undone. I just fear that the demon wouldn't take that if there is nothing to gain
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Well I'm happy to be Hell's bitch if it means I can have 10 years worth of that particular sandwich - besides, the Winchesters always wriggle out of their deals sometimes so with Sam's help I'm sure I could find a way =)
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I'm glad that you're feeling a little better (I hope!) and that the mashed potatoes helped :) I'm sorry I didn't email back last night, too--for some reason I fell asleep right in front of my computer for about two hours, hehe.
Methinks I shall have to play lollipop lady if you do want to make that crossroads deal. Shall we try it, when I come visit?
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The mashed potato did the trick - whilst talking to
for some reason I fell asleep right in front of my computer for about two hours, hehe.
So not surprised *lol* you work way too hard! Well during your time at Hotel Muppet you can rest - when you're not keeping a lookout for traffic for me while I try to dig this dam crossroads hole - okay?
*hugs*
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*runs into middle of the crossroads with whistle, lollipop and fluorescent jacket*
STOP
IN THE NAME OF LOVE! :D*squishy hugs*
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*runs into middle of the crossroads with whistle, lollipop and fluorescent jacket*
LOL! You sound like Deb - she was pointing out today that we had all the equipment we need at work as they're doing some garden work at the moment so she's sure she can get her hands on a couple of flourescent jackets and a digging machine ;)
You have a wonderful couple of days off okay?
*heffa hugs*
ps. When you get back to work please smack everyone who isn't being helpful in altering the November rota for you okay? I realised today that I had a plan for the Saturday evening that now won't happen. Phbt.
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PS I've been doing some serious bitch-slapping in my head, I can tell you. Is there a way we can do the plan for Saturday on the Friday night? I'm all excited and disappointed at the same time! *bitchslaps work*
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I love seeing someone using my icons cos they like them - thank you =)
*hugs*
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Of course I like your icons! :D Especially this one, cuz it's all "Who... me?" hehe!
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*hugs*
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The asshole who did it had apparently come to New Milton purposefully for a fight with some guy - who didn't show up (some men are so frickin stupid it's unbelievable) and so instead he took out whatever his rage was aimed at on Andrew and his friend. They were just walking down the street - 8pm in the evening - and he came out of nowhere. Andrew said he didn't even see it coming - didn't even realise he'd been stabbed until he feel to the ground, it was so damn quick, and when his friend tried to step in to kinda say wtf are you doing, he got knifed in the chest for his trouble.
So yeah, I hope this guy gets charged and sentenced appropriately and sent down for a good long time.
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So it was two guys, or they got the wrong guy the first time?
As for rehab, does he like dogs? If he has one, that will help (walking the dog, even taking a few steps to get the ball from the dog and then throw it.) Or he can walk a neighbor's dog around the block or play with it. They're fantastic for rehab; Amber was trained to do therapy work. They're abosolutly fantastic, it feels so much better to do something for the dog then just yourself, and if you're focused on the dog, not yourself, you're distracted from the pain... sorry if that sounds like a rant...
*hugs you and your brother*
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He doesn't have a dog, no, but I do understand what you're saying - he certainly needs to talk about it or something and that's not really something Andrew will do.
*hugs back*
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I'm sorry you've been feeling low. *hugs tight* I've been a sicky so I've been kinda out of things too. I'm really glad that you found some bright spots to cheer you. I hope that they keep coming.
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Thank you *hugs* I try and keep myself occupied with things that make me happy when I feel like this and when that doesn't work I sort of shut myself off a bit - just do what needs to be done and that's all - but I'm working on it and I have lovely freinds - and a wonderful flist =) - so I'm very lucky =)
I hope you're feeling better now - I've jsut had a virus which pretty much wiped me out the last couple of weeks, which hasn't helped.
*hugs*
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The bastard who did this deserves the highest sentence possible.
Oh, and if I help you tear through the tarmac, will you include a guy for me, in your deal? I happily take Emmett or Dean or Rodney or Josef. Preferably all four of them... =D
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Well firstly - Josef? Did I not already tell you a long time ago he's mine? Yeah, think I did ;) Secondly - how the hell could I forget jasper and Edward? *lol* Okay, I'll add Jasper and Edward to my original tally and happily pay my debt afterwards as Hell's bitch ;)
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Apart from that I'm glad that the guy who stabbed him was arrested and I really hope he gets what he deserves!
1. "Muppet Versus the Emo" made me smile and immediately think of Chuck ;) Glad you won that battle, at least for now ;) *hugs*
2. "If you don't watch Supernatural you're seriously deprived and why the hell aren't you watching it?"
Never giving up on converting your flist to Supernatural fans, are you? :P
♥
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1) I was totally thinking of Chuck - all I need is a Casey to give me a
kick up the asshand now and again =) Also - just finished watchng the latest Chuck episode and OMG is all I can say! =D2) Nope. Will never give up being a fandom pimping whore - and i do it so, so well =)
*huge hugs*
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Love the the 5 way extension period. I think I might find a 20 way road. ;)
I know! Insired, isn't it?
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Your poor brother, i'm glad he's recovering though.
He damn well better get charged indeed@!! Or i'll have to go bust some heads.
**HUGS**
awww the crossroads..always a tricky thing. Personally i'd vote for you keeping your soul hon.
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awww the crossroads..always a tricky thing. Personally i'd vote for you keeping your soul hon.
Yeah, but 10 years worth of Sam Winchester as a plaything? Tough call =)
Hope you and hubby are doing okay hon =)
*heffa hugs*
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You emo? *hugs*
I don't watch Supernatural. I know, I know. I'm a freak.
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*shakes head sadly*
You really don't know what you're missing =) I wouldn't go so far as to call you a freak
to your facethough ;)*hugs*
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As for crossroads... go for it.. I'll kinda just stay.. um.. on my side of the world... :P hahahaha...
Oh and I was going to send you something.. but I can't seem to find your addy... did you have a post about it somewhere but if not...if you've still got my email addy can you send it my way?
Cheers!
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It's hard for Andrew as he can't go back to work with his leg like it is (he's a plasterer) and he's not even supposed to be going out and walking too much on it still - so frustrating for him really when he was so active before. Still hopefully *fingers crossed* with time and physio it'll get better =)
I'll go check if I replied with my address right now on the postal address post - sorry i didn't do that before - let me know that you get the comment notification and that you can see it okay, otherwise I'll email it to you =)
*huge hugs*
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I've jsut replied on that post with my address, and then screened it, so let me know if you can see it okay?
*hugs*
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And yep, I got the email with your addy! Thanks
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Glad to hear that your brother is making progress. :)
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*hugs*
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Glad to read that the Strong!Muppet prevailed over emo!Muppet. You're getting better all the time.
My life has been very weird lately. Sorry I've not been around but I have a few devilettes to deal with...but they too shall be conquered.
*HUGE Hugs*
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... which is why I think he got the lecture from the GP about how much he was taking and got switched to something else, though I'm not sure how the new prescription is working out yet. I'm going to try and help his girlfriend chase up the hospital for these physio dates, i think the sooner he can start working on something positive and constructive the better really =)
I do manage to keep emo!Muppet much better under control now, huh? It's good to know you're there though if I do need to offload about stuff, so thank you so much for always being prepared to listen to me when I'm whiny - it's more appreciated than you know =) Y'know, I think it was Saturday when i was feeling really full of slef-loathing and I actually thought at one point 'I wish Pep was here to kick my ass and talk some sense into me!' So you see - I do listen =)
Which also reminds me how much I miss Azo - any news?
I'm sorry things have been weird for you hon - you know where I am if you want to talk/offload/vent/whatever okay? *hugs* But I like your positive attitude and I'm sure you will conquer anything thrown your way =)
*huge hugs back*
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Victory over the emo! Although, Muppet versus the emo sounds kinda like a cool album title :).
Re: crossroads deal--I like the way your mind works.
*big hugs*
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Cool album title huh - hadn't though if it like that, was just mimicking Chuck really =)
I think a crossroads deal is inspired - and probably obligatory seeing as how I live so close to one!
*hugs back*
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