Saturday, February 15, 2020

Hospital Blues

My son and his son were in a horrible accident. They were driving home from my grandson's MMA class. We still don't have many details about the accident itself.

When first responders arrived on the scene both my son and my grandson were unconscious. They used the jaws of life to get my son free. Then they pulled my grandson through his father's side of the car.

My grandson is a tall boy. From his size you would think he was a grown man. But he is only 14 years old so the took him to Children's Hospital.

His leg was broken in 5 places. Bones in his foot and toes were broken. He had surgery to repair them. It was a long surgery. A couple of days later he began complaining that his back hurt. An MRI revealed several compress fractures of vertebrae. His mother is with him and friends and family are in and out to do what they can.

He has healing and therapy ahead of him. Thankfully he is fine otherwise.

My son has multiple breaks in both arms, multiple breaks in both legs. 5 broken ribs, both ankles are broken, three compression fractures in his back, and broken bones in his feet and toes. He has had surgery on one leg and arm to stabilize the bones. He had a second surgery to repair some more of his injuries. Two more surgeries are scheduled for next week.

When they release my son from the hospital he will have to go to a rehabilitation facility where they have the things necessary to take care of him. He is looking at a lot of therapy.

I write this not looking for sympathy. It is to explain that I am taking a break until things are more stable.

13 comments:

  1. This is astounding. I am so sorry for all the pain and recovery they will have.
    Stay strong. You can, I know. I will be praying for you all. Promise.

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  2. This brings tears to my eyes, for real. I'm sending you and your family boatloads of love.

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  3. My wishes to your son and grandson for a full recovery which understandably will take a lot of time and therapy. Please keep us updated when you can on their progress, Emma. Healing thoughts being sent to your family.

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  4. I can attest they are in for a long road. My best to them and you.

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  5. I do hope your son and grandson have a good recovery even though it will be a long time in rehab and then some once they are home. They are lucky to be alive by the sound of their injuries. Wishing you and your family all the best.

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  6. I'm sorry to hear. I wish your son and grandson a quick recovery.

    Greetings from London.

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  7. I am so sorry to hear about this. I am thinking of you and praying for your son and grandson.

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  8. dear Emma sending you hugs and love and lots of healing energy to your precious son and his son

    how bad the accident was i can see through details you shared here ,it is horrifying to face situation like this dear Emma ,i am serene for that your son and grandson are back on way to their recovery ,my heartfelt prays are with them my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    take care

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  9. Oh Emma I am so, so sorry. Wish I could do something to help, but maybe good vibes a few prayers will give you the strength to get though it. As if you have not had a enough of hospitals. Big hugs Diane xox

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  10. I can’t imagine what you are all going through right now. I hope things are looking better today and that your son and grandson are on the road to recovery. From accidents and illnesses my family has been through, I can tell you that PT can work miracles.

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  11. Emma, I am so sorry to learn about your son's and grandson's injuries. I think it was John Lennon who said life is what happens to you while you're making other plans. Take all the time you need; your readers will be here when you return.

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  12. It really made me cry. I want to send you and your family full of love.

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