Heather in Neverland Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 hi ladies! It's been about a month since I last posted. Things have been crazy since the motorcycle accident but here is the update: dh is still healing...neck was broken in two places. About two weeks after his accident, as if the injuries were not enough, he got shingles. Poor guy. And now the doctor says he has to have surgery to fuse 4 of his vertabrae in his neck together because it is not healing properly. He still does not have his strength back in his right arm due to the nerve damage and the doctor says it is most likely permanent. We now have a lawsuit pending... Despite all that, we are so very grateful that he is alive and not paralyzed. So he will have the surgery after the breaks in his neck heal fully. The motorcycle is FOR SALE. :D Obviously I made it back from Michigan to Malaysia and about a week later the school year started. It has been crazy hectic but every day I am stunned by how much I love this place. The people I work with are amazing. They provided meals and helped take care of my kids while dh was in the hospital and I was running back and forth. Seriously, I cannot even express how amazing they are. So things are GOOD. We are continuously and purposefully counting our blessings. I have a beautiful home in a beautiful country, an awesome job, great friends, healthy children and a husband who is on the mend. So despite how it might look to the outside world...I am BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE. and I'm back! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 So good to hear your update. Glad that your DH is on the mend. I have thought of you and your family often since the accident :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Welcome back! I'm so glad to hear that your DH is getting better — I can't imagine how you are handling all of that plus caring for two kids and a baby plus running a school. I'm in awe! :grouphug: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 :grouphug: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 So glad to hear the update. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Glad to hear. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Thanks for the update Heather. It's good to see ya! And glad your husband is healing. I'd love to hear further updates as you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Oh my, that is wonderful to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 So glad to hear from you. We were worried. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Totally missed this since I don't often stop by here. I'm glad to hear things are going as well as possible given the circumstances. Take care, Heather. hi ladies! It's been about a month since I last posted. Things have been crazy since the motorcycle accident but here is the update: dh is still healing...neck was broken in two places. About two weeks after his accident, as if the injuries were not enough, he got shingles. Poor guy. And now the doctor says he has to have surgery to fuse 4 of his vertabrae in his neck together because it is not healing properly. He still does not have his strength back in his right arm due to the nerve damage and the doctor says it is most likely permanent. We now have a lawsuit pending... Despite all that, we are so very grateful that he is alive and not paralyzed. So he will have the surgery after the breaks in his neck heal fully. The motorcycle is FOR SALE. :D Obviously I made it back from Michigan to Malaysia and about a week later the school year started. It has been crazy hectic but every day I am stunned by how much I love this place. The people I work with are amazing. They provided meals and helped take care of my kids while dh was in the hospital and I was running back and forth. Seriously, I cannot even express how amazing they are. So things are GOOD. We are continuously and purposefully counting our blessings. I have a beautiful home in a beautiful country, an awesome job, great friends, healthy children and a husband who is on the mend. So despite how it might look to the outside world...I am BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE. and I'm back! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Glad that things are so good, and that your dh is doing so well, considering what might have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Happy to see you back. :grouphug: all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Wow I missed this! :grouphug: What a lot to have gone through, and what an awesome attitude you have. You are a strong woman! Congratulations on the adoption finalizing and prayers for your husband's continued recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Does that mean the wanderlust is gone? I am so happy to hear things are better. Still praying for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I missed your original post about the accident -- I am so sorry. I will be hoping for a good outcome in your dh's recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 How wonderful. Thanks for the update! Your attitude is inspiring and I am SO thankful, with you, for the blessings of others helping alongside you during this time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Glad you're doing well!!!! DH used to have a motorcycle and I loved it. In fact, it was because of his bike that we met. But I have heard story after story after story of people being killed or paralyzed by accidents on their bikes (neighborhood people killed on their bikes, our youth pastor has been paralyzed for 5 years or so now, because of his bike, your dh in a severe accident, etc.) We have gotten rid of the bike and I never want to ride on one again. Ever. I am SO glad your dh is on the mend. And I'm also glad you got rid of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 :seeya: Good to hear from you! Been thinking about you and hoping your dh was mending well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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