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    Posted: March/08/2011 at 10:03
Hey you loons, i know i've been MIA for the last 2 weeks or so, and i wanted to update you as to why.

2 weeks back, my wife, Heather was in a car accident. A long story short she lost control on cinders put down by PennDOT and hit a stone foundation head on at 40mph. Nobody else was involved but she did have a broken vertebrae in her lower back and was in the hospital for almost a week, getting tests done to find out the extent of the damage. She was upset at herself and took full responsibility for totaling her car.

Thank GOD! regarding the results. Although she did suffer a pretty bad injury the bone didn't break backwards into the nerves and spinal column that is directely behind the vertebrae. It was a compressed fracture and the bone actually split slightly forward causing no harm. Her disc was partially damaged but the spinal doctor and others on her case said that surgery shouldn't be needed. There was a large artery that the bone shifted towards as well but it missed it by a millimeter or 2. All the tests were very favorable.

I'm sure you guys were wondering what happened to me as i posted regularly. Sorry i didn't get you guys caught up to speed sooner  but it's been a busy 2 weeks, just  being with her in the hospital and taking her to a few follow ups. She's up and walking around with a back brace now and is moving very very well. The spinal doctor said she was a "tough cookie" and was very surprised to see how well she was doing. He said that it was probably the best outcome he'd ever seen in an injury like that.

It's times like these when you really put your faith in God and know that things will work out for the better.

Anyway, im back! Figured i'd give you guys the scoop and will take any prayers you guys can send.

Thanks as always,
Paul
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Will sent them on Paul.  Good luck with everything.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bigdaddy0381 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/08/2011 at 10:22
Glad your back dude. I hate to hear about your wife and he good driving skills. I'm praying for her you and the DR who look at her for clear eyes and the understanding of what she is going thur and her not just being a number. If you need anything you know where to reach me.
 
 
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Will be praying for fast and full recovery. Glad you are back.
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Very glad your wife is doing better. Sounds as if it could have been much worse. GalExcellentBig Grin
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote shooter07 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/08/2011 at 10:31
When we saw the MRI's it was definitely a eye opening thing. You should never take life for granted. It's easy to forget the small things in life.

Thanks guys for the kind words.
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I'm glad it wasn't any worse. Really makes you think, doesn't it?
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You wonder about the "what-if's".

Had the bone broke backwards she would have had nerve damage. She could have cut that artery and died of internal bleeding. So many things that could have gone "wrong", or much worse. I was at work when i got the call and luckily i was able to talk to her in the ambulance which eased my fears a little bit.

The guy driving behind her was an EMT as well, forgot to mention that. He stabilized her from moving until the ambulance came.
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Whats cinders?
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You southern guys don't have snow removal equipment lol. Forgot about that.

PennDOT puts down anti icing fluid and cinders before and after snow storms/ice to melt the roads.

The cinders are basically large salt pebbles.


Edited by shooter07 - March/08/2011 at 10:51
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Glad ur back man, hope your wife make a full recovery soon
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Good to see you back.  Glad your wife is recovering well.
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Thats some bad news but with a 'good' news ending.  Glad your back and your wife will be ok.
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Some body was watching out for the wife.Prayers out to you & the family.
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Welcome back!

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WOW Paul!
Hate to hear about your wife having an accident, but glad that everything turned out the way it did afterwords. Life can change in an instant, believe me I know. Prayers will be sent.
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Glad your wife's OK, welcome back!!
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Paul, Our prayers are with you and Heather! Hoping for a speedy recovery and glad to hear she is ok!

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WHOA!!!!!    Don't let that woman MOVE until she is all healed up!!!!  She is very Lucky!!!  I had a disc removed and it can be very serious---especially lower back!!!   Thank the Lord!!!
 
 
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Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. It is MUCH appreciated. 
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