On top of all the other stress going on, my dad being really down and not doing as well as he had been doing after his surgery, etc., etc., etc., and with TEN days until our wedding, FH's BIL was in a really bad car accident yesterday.
His mother was driving and lost control - She drove off the highway, a utility pole cable sliced off the roof of the car, and then they hit a tree.
He has a few broken bones, including his wrist and hand. He'll likely never regain use of three of his fingers. He badly injured his back and neck and they are still trying to get the glass out of all of his wounds -- including a few in his head. The police told FSIL that they are both lucky to be alive. Apparently, people have been decapitated in accidents like this and if the cable had been a few inches farther to one side, he could have lost his arm!
He's being discharged from the hospital today, but has a LONG road ahead. We will miss him at our wedding, but most importantly we just want him to get better.
FSIL kept apologizing that he won't be able to come to the wedding, and I kept saying 'Are you crazy??? All we care about is that he feels better soon!' They live in SC - there's no way he can fly or make the drive how he is now. Poor guy is in a LOT of pain. We're just happy he's alive!
Please for a speedy recovery for him!
cindyandkevin
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Omg, I'm sorry he can't come to your wedding now but like you said I'm just glad he's alive and it wasn't any worse!!!!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with him for a speedy recovery!!!!!!!!
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Aw Kara- When it rains it pours, huh?
I was just wondering how your dad was doing when I read your reply to my post in 07...
I hope everything works out for your dad and BIL!!!
dgirl0114
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You & your family will continue to be in my prayers!!
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Kara, My prayers are with you and your family. Just keep focused. Although things have not been on the up and up. Keep in mind that you are about the embark on the most joyous day of your life and your families. Your wedding might even be a cause of celebration (to let loose) since so much has gone on. My prayers and thoughts are with you all!
ali120206
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I'm glad everyone will be ok but, I'm sorry that you are going through all of this!
Kara and Todd
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You all are so sweet. Thank you!
jtgarsik
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sending lots of prayers & support !!!!!
040508Bride
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awww i feel so bad that you are getting swamped with bad news....at least you are able to see the silver lining--that being that everyone is alive and on the road to recovery. I didn't really catch whats going on with your dad, i know he had OHS, but last i heard he was doing well. When you say he's been 'down'...if you're refering to depression or anxiety, i think it's pretty normal after you have surgery like that. I know plenty of patients that have gone through that and it does get better. I'd def. speak to the doctor about it though. I hope things start to get better for you and quickly.
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Hang in there. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers ...I'm sorry you have to go through all of this.
angl2001
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omg so sorry to hear this i hope everyone is ok and everything goes smoothly for your big day
cherandgeo
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OMG! that is horrible, they are sooo lucky to be alive!
Praying for a speedy recovery!
Mici n KC
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OMG Kara!!! I'm praying for his speedy recovery too!
