One of the many things I’d been planning to write about has been the recovery of my sister Leslie. She wrote this on Facebook on September 30, and I have purloined some of it. OK, all of it.
“As many of you know, I was in a serious bicycle crash on June 4th and was in the hospital until July 4th. I was riding downhill, was only a block left to my destination, avoided traffic, lost control, hit the curb, and flew over handlebars to face plant into a hillside. Certainly not one of the most gracious things I have ever done!”
Yes, I visited the crash site the week I was out in San Diego the week after she got out of the hospital. Her friends found some eyewitnesses who thought she wouldn’t survive. Go ahead and click to read more legal advice for personal injury cases.
“I broke my nose, left arm/wrist, and the surgeons had quite a task of putting together the pieces. (ME). They did a great job and are amazed at how quickly and well I am healing!”
Yes, even in week two, she was almost unrecognizable, but a month later, she started looking like herself.
“I give thanks to God for healing and keeping me. I thank all of those who showed the outpouring of love, support and prayers. It has been amazing. Especially from my kid!”
Her daughter Rebecca Jade and her many friends, especially a tigress named Leilani (hope I spelled her name correctly!) were great, even by the time I got there. Also, thanks again to my friend Carol from Texas, who was able to visit my sister a month before I was.
“When I am thankful for the medical team, and thankful for purchasing a bicycle accident two days before the ordeal. It truly was a ‘helmet of salvation’ and helped save my life, and to the Easton personal injury lawyer that is helping me with the case”
Without the helmet, she had about a zero percent chance of avoiding severe brain damage or, most probably, death. Not so incidentally, when I got back to Albany, I bought a new helmet, one that fit my large head better.
“I feel ok and am doing ok, thanks be to God.
“There are a couple of surgeries I may need, but MDs want to wait and see, as I may heal without surgery. Time will tell.
“One surgery that IS scheduled is to remove the metal hardware from my left arm/wrist. It’s on October 1 as an outpatient. It will be so nice to have an increased range of motion again!”
That’s today! She has, if memory is correct, three metal rods in her wrist area. Not incidentally, Leslie is left-handed so this will be extremely beneficial.
“Please keep me in prayer for a successful surgery and healing, which I trust it will be.
“Thanks for all your love, prayers, and support. It means a lot.”
Spare a good thought for Leslie today, if you would.
Good Morning Roger!
Thank you so much for posting. Thank you so much for all your love and support. I really appreciated your staying with me when I first got out of the hospital. Thank you for making the trek. Glad we had that time to catch up, for you to see my progress and for you to have a chance to hear you niece Rebecca Jade perform.
So glad you were inspired to get a better fitting helmet. We want you to stay safe while you ride your bike!
I have adapted to not being able to use my dominant left hand as much, but look forward to increasing my range of motion again.
I am fasting today, per MD orders, and will check in 11 AM PST. Not sure of exact surgery time, but MD said it is basic, outpatient procedure for him. Thankful for all the good thoughts and prayers. Will keep you posted.
Love you and thanks again!
The best time to upgrade your helmet is before you need it, so she was indeed wise to take that precautionary step.