In an instance things can change. Change not just for one person but for many as that change ripples down. This was supposed to be a post about catching up with all that has been going on lately. Instead, it is a post about my nephew and how things can all change in an instance.
On Tuesday my nephew, Shelby, was hit by a car while he was out on his motorized scooter. It was dinner time and I remember hearing the ambulance siren while cooking. He had taken his scooter and gone for a ride. He was not wearing a helmet. His mom was driving home from work and his oldest brother was home. Just a few blocks from our house he ran a stop sign and went out in front of a car. No one knew who he was until two girl friends saw him and gave his name and address. Someone came to the house and the oldest brother took off down the road while also calling his mom.
At first everyone (the docs included) thought he was fine. Turns out he had a skull fracture and a broken collar bone. He had surgery to remove blood clots and sew up a cut in his brain. Plus, there were seven pieces of skull that had to be fitted back together.
Surgery was Wednesday morning. The doctors said that his injuries could affect his right arm and side of his face. They basically said that we wouldn't know until we know.
Thursday morning he was up and able to take a walk around his room. Thursday afternoon he was moved from the ICU into a regular room. He has gone potty by himself. He is still on pain killers for the collar bone and other medications for his head. Tonight he is having an MRI to check his neck for muscle and bone damage.
He has a lot of recovering to do. There are a lot of restrictions on what he can do. He will be needing some help and probably some physical therapy. BUT...he is doing so damn well!
I've been sitting home with my kids since Mark is on the road. I wanted to be there giving support, but since I couldn't I asked my friends on Facebook as well as my Fiber Friends from Ravelry to send him all the prayers, healing thoughts and mojo that they could spare. I got so many responses. I am truly overwhelmed by the love that came in from people I knew and didn't know. I feel like so many people focusing on this one boy did in fact make a cosmic difference.
I just wanted to say thank you. I know that he has a long road ahead, but the outcome could have been so much worse. In an instance so many things changed for all of us.
Plus, if you or your children or friend are getting on any kind of 'bike' please use a helmet. Protect your head!
