Hi everyone this is Jeni
I decided to get myself out of my house and try to visit my sister as I am starting to feel better. Ronda was so excited and so was I. She asked me to bring her some food etc. so we could just sit, chat, eat and have fun.
When I arrived at the hospital my sister said that before I could go and visit her I had to see the nurses at the front desk. I thought this was a little strange but I did what she asked. When I spoke to one of the nurses the nurse said that Ronda had tested positive for swine flu. When I heard this I was in shock.... Ronda didn't tell me and no one from the hospital contacted us either...
I went into Ronda's room with a mask, gloves and apron but stood far away from her as I didn't want to get worse.. I asked her why she didn't tell me and she said that she had no idea no one had told her..... now she was in shock! Ronda immediately burst into tears.... I was angry and went out to speak to one of the nurses. The nurse thought Ronda was told and tried to find out what was going on... then another nurse said 'yes we have told her but her memory is no good... she probably forgot'... now I was angry. They wanted to make excuses for their mistake and wanted to blame my poor sister... I couldn't believe it! My sister was a mess, I felt like hitting someone and it was a disaster.. I apologised to my sister and said that I will come back next week... thankfully she understood.. she knows I love her and she loves me...If she had known she would never ever have risked my exposure to the flu....
That night a doctor called to reassure us that Ronda will be alright and not to worry..... I just couldn't believe how everything was handled....
it was such a disappointment :-(
Ronda Black "charneco" Inspiring
- 15 years, 4 months, 18 days ago