A Bump in the Road
Actually it was more like a truck in the road.
We were REALLY lucky last week. My husband was cycling down a hill, and a truck pulled out in front of him. He had to put his breaks on as hard as he could and swerve to avoid hitting the truck. A witness said he flew 20 feet in the air then he hit the curb with his neck/back. Thank goodness he was wearing a good helmet. It saved him.
The same person who saw him flying in the air called 911 (thank you!) and help was there in a flash. They put him on a board and took him to the hospital in the ambulance. By the time I got there was off the board and in a big old neckbrace. Which he wanted OFF RIGHT NOW. Luckily, they wouldn't take it off.
He had a bunch of tests and we learned he fractured his C-7 vertabrae. He is so fortunate about which vertabrae he hurt and where. Honestly I can't even think about that now.
That was Wednesday. He's been in a plastic neckbrace for 24 hours a day since then. He is super uncomfortable and in some pain. He can't do a lof of things like take a shower or drive a car. But– seriously if you are going to hurt yourself like that… it's the "best" possible place.
So that's the deal. We are going to a specialist Monday but I do know my husband will be OK and will recover. I absolutely do think he had a guardian angel that day.
I feel badly I haven't been able to get to all the fun blog-related things that I enjoy and I hope to get back to semi-normal soon.
Thanks for hanging in there with me!
oh Malia, that’s awful but also wonderful to hear he’ll be ok! Divine protection!! I will pray for good news for the days ahead and a quick recovery!!
Gods peace to both of you!!
hugs & blessings!
It definitely sounds like someone was looking out for him! I wish the best for you and quick healing for him!
Hang in there, Malia. I’ll be praying for your family and for good results at the specialist.
Whoa, such a dangerous situation and such a positive outcome! Thankful for you and for him. Hugs Malia.
you were blessed. wow, that was such a scare. i’m so very glad he’s doing well.
God in good all the time and all the time God is good. You are on my prayer list. Keep us posted.
So glad to hear he is doing well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Enjoy the gorgeous sun this weekend.
I’m sorry that this happened but so thankful that your husband will be okay.
Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
hugs, mb
So thankful to hear he’s ok. ((Hugs))
oh my, glad to hear that he’s okay for the most part. Very scary and hope he heals quickly!
Prayers of comfort, peace and healing to you and your husband. So scary!
I’m so glad he’s okay, Malia! How scary!!! :( Keeping your family in my thoughts.
OH boy am I glad the good Lord was watching out for your husband!! It is good they did the tests and are being thorough. I was in an accident with my first husband and he was killed. I had a back injury and head injuries. Today 28 years later I am finding that those old injuries come back to haunt me in my “old” age. Arthritis spikes in the broken discs and small brain lesions in my brain. My point in telling this is be thorough and persistent in your husband’s care and any payment for his injuries. It will all be ok. I know I have been there done that! Sending ((Hugs)) & Prayers
~Cheryl
Thinking of you, Malia :)
Thank God for watching over your husband! I’ll be praying for a quick & uneventful recovery – and patience all around because I know waiting for healing is not an easy thing :-)
Oh my goodness! Glad he is ok, thinking of you and your fam!
Wow Malia!! What a scary thing!! I am so glad it wasn’t more serious and we’ll keep praying that he heals quickly!!