Last Sunday shook my safe little world as I once knew it.
My Dad and my Uncle went to a country store about ten minutes from his home. He went to get out of the car and an elderly lady was backing up her car, instead of braking she accelerated her vehicle pinning my Dad.He was stuck between her car and the vehicle he was a passenger in.
This lady just kept accelerating and backing up, my Uncle and a passerby got her out of her car and rushed to my Dad's side.
He was then rushed to hospital, as some of you might know my Father was a Paramedic for 43 years and just recently retired. To be a patient was quite different for him.
He sustained very serious injuries to his legs, the left being the worst, he had some facial lacerations.
I was not prepared to see my Dad in the state he was in, vulnerable, full of pain, looking frail, bruised and cut up. I held it together until I left his side, I fell into pieces.
We are waiting to hear when he will have surgery on his left leg, they have already told us even after they repair it,it will never be the same.
This is hard.
My Dad was a very vital, active, young 65, he was full of life. My hope is this will not change his lifestyle.
I just wish I could trade places with him, so hard to see my hero in pain.......
Sunday, February 7, 2010
My Dad...
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Oh Kerri, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's accident. Praying for you and your dad. I totally understand how difficult is it to see your hero so vulnerable. It is so hard to see our parents getting older or hurt when they are supposed to be the strong ones.
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can only imagine how you felt when you saw your him in such a vulnerable state...... I will be keeping your Dad in my prayers. Please keep us posted on his condition.
So very sorry to hear about your dad. Sending healing thoughts your way.
I'm so sorry to read this. You, your dad and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sooo sorry..
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..
love you my friend..
BIG HUGS...
I am so sorry to hear that. I hope he recovers soon.
Keep smilin!
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he is feeling better soon. Hugs to all of you (:)
Dawn
So sorry to hear about you dad..Praying and hoping he has a speedy recovery.
Annmarie
PS.Cherish every God given minute with your dad...I lost my dad exactly 2 months ago tomorrow and the pain is so excrutiating that each day sometimes feels like a mountain to climb...if only I could turn back the hands of time..I know he is at peace and in a much better place, but my human heart wants to hug him ever so badly!
OMG! Kerri, I am so sorry!!! As you know, I have been off the computer due to the plague. I am so sorry I wasn't there when you needed me!!!! Your dad and family are in our prayers. Please keep us updated and let me know if I can do anything!!!!
(((HUGS)))
AWWW Kerri, sorry to hear about your dad's accident. How is he doing now??
Saying a prayer for him.
He's a very distingushed looking gentleman.
Thanks Deb, he is doing a little better.
Waiting for the swelling to go down so they can repair his knee. Got most of his stiches out and has started some physical therapy.
It is going to be a long road, thank you for your prayers, they mean so much!
Your Dad is in my prayers....
Oh my gosh! How scary!! I will definetly say a prayer for your family, your Dad especially. I hope his recovery is easy and he is able to become a stronger person because of this accident.
I am so sorry! How terrifying... I am thankful that he is going to be ok. Will pray for complete healing for your Dad. It is so difficult to see our loved ones suffer. Thank You Jesus that it wasn't even worse.
God's healing....
Love,
Daleea
Kerri,
I was just heartbroken reading this and so glad that your dad is going to be okay. We are sending good wishes and lots of love his way and yours. Hope he recovers and feels better very soon.
hugs,
jonni
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