Prayers needed for Ramanth's parents...

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Kimmy's parents. I'm with djfyrewolf about wondering why deer like to pop into traffic. Around here they hang out on the edges of the forest preserves, where they tend to blend in with the trees along the road. So you almost can't see them till it's too late, especially at night.

[ramanth]

Thank you all so much for the prayers. It's been a rough couple of days.

They had gone out to dinner and since it's been so nice these past couple of days, it didn't occur to them that the days are already getting shorter.

When they were done it was 8:30 and dark out. They opted for the back roads vs. the highway so dad could go slow.

The doe was running full tilt when she came out of the cornfield and slammed into my parents. Mom said the bike wobbled a bit and she thought dad had control of it but then they were tipping.

Mom said she opened her eyes and was on her side and her first thought was "That wasn't so bad." Then she realized dad was looking at her. She thought they had 'rode the bike' with the skid. Instead, the bike had skid 15 feet away. When dad fell, he skid, then rolled.

A witness stopped and called for help. Deputy came out and did up a report and mom and dad told him they'd ride the bike home. Officer followed them for about 5 miles and when it was obvious the bike was running okay, he let them go. They got the bike home, dad called the insurance company, then dad changed and they took themselves to the hospital in the truck.

Mom just has road rash, bumps, and bruises.

On top of that, Dad has contusions on the lungs, two broken ribs and a broken thumb.

Could of been worse.

Mom was discharged at 5 a.m. Tues. They wanted dad to stay for observation. Tuesday evening the doctor decided that he wanted dad to stay one more night, so he's still in the hospital. Hopefully he'll be discharged around 8 p.m. today.

Today, Jenn came out to see dad and when he cried out in pain from a muscle spasm, she passed out and hit the floor head first. O_o So she ended up in the emergency room, but she's okay.


Onneka with dad's jeans


Chipper playing 'nurse-maid'


Dad resting


Jenn resting after her fall


Next photos not for the squeamish...

Mom's wedding ring
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4744.jpg

Mom's arm and hand
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4761.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4762.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4763.jpg

Dad's arm
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4775.jpg

Stiches in dad's hand and part of cast
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...t/IMG_4753.jpg

I hope your brother get's better soon Anna. Must not be a good week for motocyclists.

[lizbud]

OMG Kimmy, your folks must be pretty stoic. They looked totally banged up. I am so glad to know that this wasn't worse.

I'm already praying for smooth healing for Anna's brother & now your folks
are on my prayer list as well.

I've heard that bad luck comes in threes, but I don't want to believe it.

[ramanth]

I've heard that bad luck comes in threes, but I don't want to believe it.

Well, Liz, this would make #3 (ish) for my dad. He's not had a good year. So hopefully it can only go up from here.

[Catty1]

That clear stuff on the road rash...is it some kind of medical "skin" to help it heal faster?

I bet that road rash hurts worse than anything.

It looks like Jenn is laughing at herself!

I hope everyone mends soon. Gosh, could've been way worse, thank goodness Dad went slowly...



Did anyone see where the deer went afterwards? If it was wounded badly, one wouldn't want it to suffer...

[ramanth]

The clear stuff is kind of like new skin of sorts. The ER put it on but they peeled it off the next day and used regular bactine ointment and gauze.

Did anyone see where the deer went afterwards? If it was wounded badly, one wouldn't want it to suffer...

Oh yeah, I forgot to answer that, thanks for reminding me. The doe in this instance fled. Really not sure how badly hurt she was. I hope she didn't suffer if she was but there was no way anyone could track her down.

[Cinder & Smoke]

The doe was running full tilt when she came out of the cornfield and slammed into my parents.

A witness stopped and called for help.
Deputy came out and did up a report and mom and dad told him they'd ride the bike home. Officer followed them for about 5 miles and when it was obvious the bike was running okay, he let them go. They got the bike home, dad called the insurance company, then dad changed and they took themselves to the hospital in the truck.

Mom just has road rash, bumps, and bruises.

On top of that, Dad has contusions on the lungs, two broken ribs and a broken thumb.

Good GRIEF ... Don't folks call for an AMBULANCE for motor vehicle *crashes* in Michigan?

If that same accident happened around HERE ... the 9-1-1 Center would have sent the Coppers
AND the Fire Department. The Fire Guys would have "automatically" called a
ParaMedic Ambulance AND a Helicopter Air Ambulance - with two more Medics on board.
And that's all BEFORE anyone arrives on-scene!

Your folks "might" have talked themselves out of the Hopty-Copter ride ...
but I'd bet they would have "flunked" the Medic's exam and would have been
transported to the Hospital TRAUMA Center as a precaution.
Ride the Bike Home? ... I don't think so!

Your Folks were VERY *LUCKY*!

Poor Jenn!!
Memo to Family: When Jenn visits the Hoppsbittle - COVER UP the gory stuff
and try not to Cry Out In Pain!

Glad she *bounced* as well as the Folks did!


Hope they ALL Feel Better - SOON!

[ramanth]

Yeah, I know. They've been scolded. The officer wanted to call an ambulance and tow truck, but mom and dad insisted they were okay. We laugh now because dad was certain mom broke her arm and that he was just bruised. Dad's gotta be the tough guy.

[4 Dog Mother]

Wow, both your mom and dad must be strong people - I sure would have gone to the hospital in an ambulance. I cringe just looking at their "wounds". I am glad that they were not more badly hurt.

[anna_66]

Man Kim, your parents sound just like mine. They think they're tougher than they really are
It reminds me so much of the accident my parents had a few years ago.

I hope they both heal fast and don't have any long lasting effects from their injuries.
Lotsa (((HUGS))) for them both.

Thanks for the well wishes for my brother too

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone! Yeah, my parents are crazy.

Anna, how is your brother?

[moosmom]

Kimmy,

Glad to hear both your parents are okay. From the looks of those photos, they are VERY lucky.

HUGS to you and your family.

[DrKym]

Hugs

[Dorothy39]

Geez-O- Petes ~ I felt light headed just looking at the pictures you posted of your folks, ( I didn't have the guts to click onto the other links).

Broken bones-----ugh------ and the road rash-----ouch, ouch, ouch!!!!

I'm sooooo very grateful to learn that your Dad and Mom are alright.

Thank-You for the update !!!!!!

[Sudilar]

Glad your Mom and Dad are ok!!! (Jenn, too!) Prayers going out for them!