Swordy's down for awhile

[BumbleV-X]

My husband was in a MAJOR accident yesterday, in a smaller car (87 Nissan Maxima). Since I went to the accident site, I can easily say I'm shocked he survived. All battered and bruised, with glass inbedded all over... Moab is now taking back seat! He's going to live and that's the miracle.

For those that know Andy/Swordy.. keep him in your prayers for me. Because of the extent of his injuries and loss of concessness(sp), he was rushed to a great Trauma 1 hospital (Arrowhead) in So Cal. He's beat up and cut all over, minor concussion, staples in his scalp, hairline fracture to his neck, bruised lung, black eyes, glass in his eyes, unable to hear on the right side, and still spitting glass. He's recovering at home (his choice) after they released him at 2am. Today.... PAIN! He doesn't remember the accident at all. His father was in the car behind him and saw the whole thing. Andy took his father to go pick up his second car and they were driving back. A ford Explorer T-boned the passenger side of the Maxima after running a red light at a high speed(witnesses reported this). There's NOTHING left of the Maxima. There was no one at the site that thought anyone could live through it. The local police officer came by this morning to ask if he made it. He was shocked when I said he was home. My father in law took picture that I will try to figure out how to upload tonight.

My requests are for prayers for Andy.... he's a misarable patient! Keeping him down to rest is killing him. There's just too much in life to do to stay still for a day.

Thanks,
Deby

Any replies to this thread I promise to read to him. He needs happy thoughts right now.

[Cyrk]

So sorry to hear... my prayers are with you guys.

[Leah]

Hi Andy,

I'm sorry about your accident. I almost hate calling it that since the dope who hit you could have stopped so I feel like it wasn't an accident at all. I'm so glad you're alive! I know you don't know me very well - especially since it's been so long since I've posted anything, but I know your threads on here, all the help you've given me with advice and encouragement with my truck, and your sense of humor.

I'm very happy and relieved for your wife who had to be terrified when she thought she'd lost you. (Please keep us up to date on his recovery progress and thank you for letting us know what happened.)

If there is anything I can do for you, call or email: 850-585-4053 mlcorsaro@earthlink.net

Take whatever pain killers the doctor gave you because a painless recovery is a faster recovery. I mention this because when my husband had surgery he thought he was better off living with the pain until the doctor told him otherwise.

And now for a bedtime story. This is a favorite of mine as it's one my mother told me. Ready? Get comfortable. And here we go:

Once upon a time, there was an old, old man....



Sheesh I hated that bastard!

LOL When my mom told me that, I laughed so hard I wet the bed. Of course, that was only a couple of years ago, so that's really saying something.

Hang in there. My thoughts are with you and I'll remember you in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Leah Corsaro

[ron]

hey Deby...

Very sorry to hear about Andy's unfortunate accident. It pains me to hear such horrific accidents happening with one of our own. I'm glad to hear that Andy has survived the ordeal to say the least and on the way to recovery. The fact that he's tenacious enough to want to recover at home says alot as it is.

Please tell him to hang in there as this painful process is ONLY temporary and hopefully we'll see him climbing the rocks again with the VX in no time. Our prayers are with you both during this time.


PS. I hope they hang the red light runner guy up high! Just not cool

[VX crazy]

So sorry to hear that, my prayers are with you all! There is nothing like family! Moab will always be there, take care of each other because life will not always be there!

[Anita]

What a horrible thing to happen!! Sounds like Andy got himself one guardian angel made of steel. My best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Andy and strength to Deby.

[biju]

Andy,

As with Leah, don't know you that well - but I know your posts and the help I've gained from them... Regardless, I hope you heal quickly. Sending the best Karma you way!....

p.s. - rest up!

-biju.

[Heraclid]

Yikes! I wonder what difference it would have made if he were in the VX when it happened, although I'd have hated to see that happen to the VX. I am very glad to hear he's still with us! You both will be in our thoughts and prayers.

I understand how it is to try to take care of someone who just can't stand to sit still. :-) My Dad was in a bad way some time ago and we had to make him take it easy, and it's torture for someone who is just always doing something. I don't know if Andy is going to need it or not, but the good thing is that folks like him and my Dad are the kind of people who do really well if they have to undergo physical therapy because they are relentless where other people would just give up and never get back to how they were before. My Dad would have been in a wheelchair for the rest of his life but he'd try to walk around when no one said he should, and it hurt a lot and he'd fall down, but that's how he got his legs back. Stubborness can be good too. :-)

Anyway, best wishes and I hope he has a speedy recovery!

[Hotsauce]

So sorry to hear about this. Send my wishes for speedy full recovery.

John C.

[kpaske]

So sorry to hear about Swordy's accident. My heart goes out to both of you, and I hope he gets better soon.

[Kahuna]

Hey BumbleV-X

This is Kahuna down in San Diego. My heart goes out to you. I once saw Sheri (wife) in a car accident and I think you have the worst of it. Luckly Andy doesn't remember but you have go through the roller coaster ride on emotions. From the sound of your post you seem to be doing Okay. Give Andy our best and GodSpeed on the recovery!!!

Kahuna (Bobbi)

[SPAZZ]

THANK GOD, IT WASN'T IN THE PROTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

I'll call again later to check up on you, but as you know I have way more than I can deal with on my end.

[Triathlete]

Wow, so sorry to hear this. Here is to a speedy and full recovery! Was looking forward to meeting the both of you in Moab. Fortunately there will be many more Moabs.

he's a misarable patient! Keeping him down to rest is killing him. There's just too much in life to do to stay still for a day.

With this kind of attitude Andy will surely recover in fine fashion! The mind is an amazing thing and is just as important for recovery as the Doc's and medicines!

[Todd Adams]

Sorry to hear about Andy's crash but if I know him you'll be in Moab next month. Get well soon Andy.
Todd & Linda

[yal^]

My thoughts are with you, Deby and Andy.
We don't know each other, but we are still one big family.
I thank God for saving Swordy and keeping him with us.

Andy, your work and love for your VX is an inspiration for many of us. I too have a little proton I take care of. I hope those two can meet someday, as much as I hope to meet you and your wife too
Stay low for a while. Give yourself time to recover. Hopefully by the time you are ready to wrench again, you'll have another project to amaze us with.

My thoughts are with you. Speedy recovery, Swordy.
Kasia