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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 8:44:33 PM
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nicole6598
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LOL Jeanie
Praying for you all still. Glad to know things aren't as bad as first thought in certain areas and that God is providing where its needed!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 8:53:29 PM
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zoebob
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Will he still have a job when he gets back? Will they hold it that long. FOr FMLA they don't have to hold it that long
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 9:02:26 PM
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Kath
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If not then I'd think the other guys insurance would have to cover their living expenses till he got one.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 9:25:35 PM
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Thinking and praying for you all, too. On a trip recently, I had to maneuver around several large farm vehicles, too.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 9:47:38 PM
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amybreit
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Praying here too! Glad to hear all the good news! Praying for more to come! And Donna - take care of yourself & that baby!!! Praying for your health too!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 10:02:58 PM
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misaham
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And Donna - take care of yourself & that baby
When is her baby due? And how many kids do they have? Thanks.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 10:03:40 PM
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Karaboo2
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September 5th ... and this will be #5.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:21:23 PM
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Still praying. And a couple cards will be on the way by the weekend. I have one more to make as I wanted something special just for Noah.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:35:36 PM
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PrincessDonna
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My word...I feel loved. From every direction imaginable. Seriously. If I had time to respond to every post, I would...but I know you all understand. 
So...instead...some random snippets, because that is the way my mind works these past few days...
Injuries, for those who like details...(I am one of those...)
-compound fractures of humerus (elbow)...broken in 20 pieces. We were blessed to have a hand surgeon do the repair. They are the BEST at such detail work, I am told. He hopes for at least 80% recovery of use, but only time will tell.
-compound fracture of femur and tib/fib...femur broke through the outside part of his leg 6 inches or so from the knee. Tib/fib broke through the skin very, very close to his knee. Both repaired with rods and other hardware. Lots of holes and staples all over him, but really didn't look as bad as I expected.
-broken pelvis/hip...to be repaired Friday, hopefully. If not, then Monday or Tuesday, but pray that it is Friday, please. They plan to use steel plates and many screws.
-small pneumothoraces (lung collapses) at the top of both lungs, caused by impact. Not sure if they are resolved yet, but his oxygen is staying up in the 90s nicely and he didn't need chest tubes, which they were worried about.
-two compression fractures in his t-spine, likely old, but possibly affected by the accident. There is a fragment of bone hanging near the spinal cord. He has a "shell" to stablize that until it can be dealt with, but doctors do not seem super concerned about it right now, so I am not either.
-probably moderate/severe concussion, but no bleed in his brain. Only a small scrape/cut on his head...didn't even require stitches.
-NO internal injuries. NONE. Miraculous. PRAISE GOD!!!!!!
Recovery...
-expected 3-4 days in ortho unit after pelvis surgery, then transfer to inpatient rehab a few floors down
-expected 2-3 weeks in inpatient rehab, then transfer to in-home rehab (I won't have to get him in the van and bring him anywhere for it, THANK YOU, GOD!)
-at LEAST 6-9 months before he can even think of driving truck again, and may not ever be able to return to that type of job...it depends on a lot of things
Kids...
-lots of people to help, but so many people/places/kids to juggle that it gets confusing sometimes.
-they are spending every single night at my mom's (even tonight, when I am here...didn't want to disrupt what little of a routine there is)
-Noah is having a very hard time. It hurts my heart every time I talk to him, he starts bawling. He holds a lot in and is a very sensitive kid. I am blessed to know so many people from church have been loving on him.
-Nick doesn't get it. His older sister at his mom's just broke her wrist and Nick's mom can't get him to understand that Daddy's booboos are much bigger.
-Hannah is a bouncy little girl who just wants back to normal life. It makes me smile to talk to her, though I know she misses Daddy and I terribly too.
-Levi...is oblivious. And he learned a handful of new words since Sunday, which was hard for me. It's hard that life goes on for everyone else while I sit in the hospital with Brian.
-Baby Gideon or Esther...kicking up a storm. LOL Reassures me constantly that he or she is okay.
Me...
-I am allowed one daily meltdown. I already used it up today, so I'm done. 
-My ankles and feet are huge, and wrists painfully swollen too. Yes, I am putting them up, but I also have to be up and down constantly to deal with Brian. I am just trusting God to keep baby and I safe at this point, as there is nothing else I can do but be there with my love. Nurses are wonderful and helpful and are monitoring my BP also, even though they don't have to.
-The hospital he is at is a huge trauma center, huge pediatric hospital, but they do not deliver babies here. So pray that the baby stays IN, IN, IN until we can get back home and to our tiny little country hospital.
Brian today...
-MUCH BETTER than yesterday. He can kind of sort of remember things now, except for when he first wakes up (he sleeps a lot too). Yesterday was awful and I used up a lot of meltdowns as I was able. He had to be restrained, he was so combative. He even knocked his IV out and punched the male nurse who was trying to redo it in the groin.  Swearing, yelling, hitting, NOT himself at all. I was very, very concerned about brain injury. This morning, he could remember for short periods of time that he had an accident and has broken bones, so has to stay lying down. By this afternoon, he could remember that it was a tractor he hit. Only short term (accident and after) memory seems affected...he has known everyone who has come to see him, knows how many kids he has, etc.
-was so oriented that he mentioned our finances were going to be in big trouble. I assured him this is not the case and that he is NOT to worry about them at all. He will have NY disability payments for sure, not sure how much. He will also be covered either by the farm's liability insurance or ours, according to our company, but one way or another, he will be compensated for lost wages...eventually. We also have a separate accident insurance policy, which I have no idea how much it will pay at this point, but know it is something. Beyond ALL of that...GOD is our Provider and we will be just fine.
I am having a hard time forgiving the tractor driver. I passed (not passed as in went around him...passed as in we were going opposite directions) that same tractor, a very large dual wheeled tractor pulling a huge liquid manure spreader, probably 1-2 minutes before Brian, only on a straight-away. I had to slam hard on my brakes in order to slow down enough to get off the road safely. There are no shoulders on these roads, just a 2-6 inch drop off and a couple feet of rocks or sand. He moved over a TINY bit for me, but was still well over the yellow line. Right after I passed him, as I watched in the rear view, he went right back to the middle of the road.  I am angry and I know I need to forgive him and leave it all in God's hands. I am not there yet.
I have to get up to bed, but wanted to update you all. I miss this place and you all terribly. Thank you so much for your prayers, love, and support.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:41:28 PM
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We miss you, too, Donna! Thank you for the detailed update. Please take care of yourself.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:41:42 PM
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Kath
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Donna, I am so glad to see you. God bless you all.
Please do what you can to take care of yourself.
Poor Noah :(
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:41:56 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Okay, I almost just had my second meltdown today, when I saw our picture posted there.
I *WILL* see my husband smile like that again. He *WILL* be so goofingly himself that I just can't help but kiss him and kick his behind at the same time. I *WILL* feel those strong arms around me again. I *WILL* have that Brian back someday, and that is more than enough.
We are seeing miracles happen and God WILL be glorified, even on the days we struggle.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:46:18 PM
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2jsmom
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Donna, so glad to see you here. Praying for you, the baby, Brian, Noah, Nick, Hannah, and Levi. Hope you are able to get some much needed rest tonight.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:47:32 PM
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I am still praying for all of you Donna....
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:47:34 PM
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PrincessDonna
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And now...for your comic relief, and my own...
Brian: I want up!
Donna: You can't get up. Do you know why we're here?
Brian: I probably did something stupid again. 
Donna: No, not this time...LOL
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After listing all of Brian's known injuries to the insurance lady...
"Is the car drivable?"
  
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I had more, but I forgot them for now...sorry.
BTW, the kids are all coming to see Brian for the first time tomorrow night. Pray that it goes well and it eases some of their worry. I took pictures of his injuries to show them before they see Daddy, figuring it will lessen the trauma of seeing them on Daddy first.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:49:06 PM
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29redballoons
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Great idea about the photos!!!!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/23/2008 11:58:22 PM
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Jenny-Fair
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Brian: I want up!
Donna: You can't get up. Do you know why we're here?
Brian: I probably did something stupid again.
Donna: No, not this time...LOL
Oh, my goodness. So he still doesn't remember? I remember thinking this was AWFULLY unfair. He already HAD his share of car accidents--2 in less than 36 hours should be enough!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 12:06:57 AM
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PrincessDonna
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We have had this conversation over and over over the past three days...
B: I want up/a drink/out of here, etc.
D: Do you know where we are?
B: hospital (sometimes doesn't know this either)
D: Do you remember what happened?
B: no
D: You had a car accident. You hit a tractor. You have a lot of broken bones and need to be still to heal. You are going to be okay, but you need to do what the doctor and I tell you.
B: But I want...
D: Do I love you?
B: Yes.
D: Would I do anything to hurt you?
B: No.
D: Then listen to me, please, and be still.
B: Okay.
This is when he can be reasoned with. There are times I cannot reason with him and that is when he becomes combative. Today, he had only one of those times and it was mild. It is a lot like dealing with Hannah, only in a man's body...and one side of his body is still VERY strong, as the male nurse can testify.
Really going up to bed now.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 12:18:40 AM
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Go to bed, Donna. We love you, we are still praying for you, and we will be here in the morning. Now please go get some rest.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 12:22:14 AM
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{{{Donna}}}
Thank you so much for taking the time to come in here and give us an update.
You, Brian and the kids have been so much in my thoughts this week; and especially today.
I'm still praying for y'all, and I'm so happy to read that you know that HE is bringing y'all through this.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 2:18:07 AM
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Bagel
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Glad to see you back Donna. Continuing to pray for you, Brian and your family. I hope that you are able to get the rest that you need too.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 6:09:33 AM
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PrincessDonna
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I have a bunch of errands to run today before I go back to the hospital, a good deal of which involve the accident. Prayers are appreciated.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 6:28:23 AM
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Donna dear, I almost used up your meltdown for today... Sorry.
I'm praying dear.
Thank you for coming in to talk to us. I was hoping you'd find this thread easily, but didn't want to link it to you because I figured everyone did.
Loved the comic relief. Chuckles are good and the kids may appreciate it when they hear that Dad is making you smile.
When Dad came out of surgery, he could write notes and mom said she'd journal about it and save his notes. You mentioned swearing. Dad's pulse ox was dropping because he was curling his fingers and the nurse had to straighten out his hand and make sure it was seated correctly and chided him that his fingers needed to stay straight and Dad flipped the nurse off. This is NOT my Dad at all, and most likely his middle finger just straightened up first / more. We laughed and pointed it out to the nurse and told Dad the next day. I heard him apologize to the nurse twice. He didn't remember it though.
Regarding the hospital - so what if they don't delive?. Aren't you an old hand at this anyhow? I know you have concerns but I always chuckle when I think about a hospital NOT deliving babies. If you are in full labor, you can't cross your legs and drive yourself to the next town. And, I understand that putting your keyboard on top of the monitor to talk to us will help reduce the swelling in the wrists...
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 7/24/2008 6:29:49 AM
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I'm up, Donna. I'll start praying NOW!
xoxoxoxoxox to you and yours!
Jeanie
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