A Grandfather's Nightmare!!!
 

On Saturday night, Mrs. Pianoman and I were allowed to babysit our two month old granddaughter. We planned to bring her to church to meet up with her mom and dad the next morning.

We got her all ready and snugly into her carrier. My job was to carry her down a flight of steps to our garage and Mrs. Pianoman would carry her diaper bag and other belongings.

I was beginning o carry her down the wood steps when my foot slipped and I lost my balance. Me and the baby went tumbling down about 15 steps onto a concrete floor.

My first instinct was to protect the baby as best as I could. I didn't let her go untill I got close to the bottom of the steps. I tried to let her down and did a somersault over the top of her so she would land on me.

Mrs. Pianoman was right behind us and I heard her screaming, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!"

Well....the baby is fine, but I'm not! We took the baby with me to the emergency room. We were concerned about a possible concussion, but she showed no signs of problems. Thank God for very protective car seat carriers.

As far as me, I think the somersault actually kept me from breaking any bones! I thought my leg and back were possibly broken, but xrays showed that I was very lucky. I am bruised heavily all over my body, but thank God for pain medication!

My left shoulder, my back, and my right knee and in very bad shape today, but thank the Lord that the baby is fine! I have been ordered to rest my back for the next 3 or 4 days.

I have lived in my home for ten years, and this was the first time that I lost my footing. I have made a committment that I will no long carry any children down those steps again! I'll carry them out the front door and walk them around the house!

I sneaked over to the computer so that you all would know what's happened to me, and say a prayer for a quick recovery! :)

Re: A Grandfather's Nightmare!!!
 

I'm so glad the baby is fine. I trust and pray you will be as good as new in no time.

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Oh my gosh, PM! I am so glad that both of y'all are okay. Yes, thank God for protection!

Re: A Grandfather's Nightmare!!!
 

hey piano man glad you are ok, get better so we can golf, take care of your self, isnt it amazing how god looks out for the babies like we do, lol,dt

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Praying for you PM. Thank God the baby is fine!

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Oh my goodness, Pianoman!!!! So thankful you are all okay!! Sorry you are hurting!!! Hope you feel better soon!!

The disappointing part is that you didn't video that somersault. It would have made a great YouTube clip!! :killinme

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Thank the Lord that both of you are okay. I'll pray for your quick recovery.

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Wow........thank the Lord all is well.

Bruise bones and body will heal with rest!

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Install some rails. Glad you're somewhat okay.

Re: A Grandfather's Nightmare!!!
 

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I'm so thankful that it turned out as good as it did! I cringe when I think about how many times I've carried my other grandchildren down those same stair when they weren't in a car seat!

I know that God was looking out for me yesterday!

I can't stay here long because it's very painful for me to sit up! God bless!