Yikes, what happened; or Happy Birthday to Me [sarcasm]
May 20, 2006
It was to be Rosie's first run in a flyball tourney. We rode over early in the morning, to be home
on my birthday; as well as we all prefer to spend the night home with our hubbies when possible. Rosie and I traveled
with Terry and Tchaika; as the Volvo had recently stranded us and Ward didn't trust it. We were almost to the exit off
I-4 when I glanced around and spied the dastardly white sports car where it most definitely did not belong. And worse,
most definitely headed for us.
Our introduction to median cross overs. High speed interstate motor vehicle collision [mvc].
Rollover. An auto accident of the worst imaginable. The collision closed the interstate, made the local news. Fortunately for us, as our team mates were behind us; and they were rapidly on the scene helping out. Taking
care of our dogs; I was very worried about Ms Rosie. I'm told I hollered more about Rosie than me.
Concentrating on Rosie instead of me was probably just as well. I spent 40 days in the hospital; had
two very long major surgeries before coming home to the family room converted to recovery room.
Rosie is fine; our friends Terry and Tchaika are well. I'm recovering and learning about life as mobility
impaired. Cannon is learning to be my assistance dog. Rosie is helping to teach him.
I'm finally developing an interest in what's going on with me, and what happened. This is what the bionic leg looked
like before the first surgery: The broken right leg is the worse injury, the femur is busted into many crispy critters,
the knee busted, then the tib/fib fracture. Also broke right hand, right collarbone and left hand. Then for good
measure throw in soft tissue ligament and tendon damage to the left knee, right ankle and left wrist. Mustn't forget
the split open head and concussion.
But enough! I've decided I don't much want to pollute our home space with tales of trials, tribulations and recovery
so I started a
recovery journey blog for those who might want more detail or somewhat regular updates.
Most thank everyone who wrote, called, sent cards, well wishes. Folks coming to visit and help. Thanks so
much all and thanks for the continuing help and prodding!
I intend to update the
journey blog periodically with more information, tales of how we are learning and coping, as well as recent xrays and photos.
