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My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only suffered a broken collar bone. Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon. She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a lot slower.

Dee in Oz

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omg, Dee. thats some mess he is in. the coma is the best thing now. gives his body healing time without the mind getting in the middle of it. with all those injurys at his age, will be hard to be very accurate on time frame for recovery. it'll take a long time. i guess your mum is going to have to learn fast and the hard way. she really has no choice from the sound of things there for her. :/ does she have any support there at all? where the heck is she staying? there must be some victim support that can be there with her now and show her some of the ropes thru these early days. she needs someone there with her, if only to hold her hand thru it all. :( do keep us informed here. man, thats a lot to worry about your end too.

sending lots and lots of healing vibes for your dad and strength for your mum to cope without too much bother. hugz to all of you from across the ditch. j.

"Dee in Oz" wrote ... My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only suffered a broken collar bone. Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon. She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a lot slower.

Dee in Oz

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J*

My thoughts are with you.

Claudia

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Claudia

Oh Dee, How awful. All good thoughts and very gentle {{{hugs}}}}winging their way from icy Lancashire.

Lizzy

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Lizzy Taylor

Oh. Dee! Your poor mum! And dad, naturally, and you too. Hugs and speedy recovery vibes on the way.

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Kate XXXXXX

Dee, I am so sorry to learn of this. My prayers are with you. We have services available thru the hospitals- social workers and patient advocates who help with situations like this. Maybe start with some phone calls to the hospital and find out what services may be available to help your mother? Good luck.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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from our hearts to God's ears....

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betsey

Holding everyne close in heart and prayer.

G> My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to

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Louise in Iowa

Thanks to everyone for you good thoughts.

The social worker at the hospital went on holidays the day we arrived and the replacement was too busy to see up before we left, so hopefully my niece will be able to chase her up. The rest is just a waiting game. The cheapest motel is $110 a night so she will probably be staying with my niece after that. A lot further away but a lot cheaper.

Dee in Oz

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My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to

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Dee in Oz

just a thot, maybe outside the usual purpose, but is there a Ronald McDonald house on the hospital grounds or one nearby that could accomodate your mum for at least these early days in what looks like it could be a long ordeal???? worth some asking around and begging if necessary. she'd be close by then to see him daily so much easier. i'm sure patients need those they love very nearby at times like this, at least til he has a big improvement in his condition. has to be worth some checking on that for her now. j.

"Dee in Oz" wrote ... Thanks to everyone for you good thoughts.

The social worker at the hospital went on holidays the day we arrived and the replacement was too busy to see up before we left, so hopefully my niece will be able to chase her up. The rest is just a waiting game. The cheapest motel is $110 a night so she will probably be staying with my niece after that. A lot further away but a lot cheaper.

Dee in Oz

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My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to

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"Dee in Oz"

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbara in FL

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Dear, dear Dee what a terrible thing to happen to your Dad and family. My thoughts are certainly with you, having just read this. gosh. You must take care of yourself too, and your Mum. Christmas holidays are a real bugbear to get ancilliary help in times like this, why, why, does this always happen? Is there anything I can do to help? I am driving to Melb from Qld with DH this weekend and will be there until the 5th Jan. Just cruising around staying with my dear twin sister. If you get down there and just want to chill out for a coffee or something stronger, please ring me. 0439 079 879. Can't remember where in country Vic you live. We will be driving from Tocumwal to Melb on Monday if you are on that route. You might like just something delivered to your niece or similar. If I can help in any small way.....

Hugs and positive thoughts to you all Bronnie

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Bronnie

sending hugs your way, Dee. My heart goes out to you all. Don't forget to take care of yourself in all of this. Taria

My father had a serious car accident last week. He failed to give way to another car and t-boned it. As far as we know the other driver has only suffered a broken collar bone. Dad is due for his third surgery tomorrow, this will be to start the facial reconstruction and check on his broken pelvis, leg, arm and knee. He has numerous broken ribs and one of these punctured his lung , this has since reinflated. His spleen was removed as well. He has been placed in an induced coma so at least he isnt in pain and/ or complaining about being in hospital. This is really hard for mum as she has been left in the city by herself, had to learn how to use a mobile (cell) phone, with no idea how long his recovery will take. Hopefully she will be told a time frame soon. She lives 4 hours ( and doesn't drive or know how to catch city buses ) from the hospital and we live 6.5 from there. Dad is 78 so his recovery will be a lot slower.

Dee in Oz

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Taria

Sending healing thoughts and prayers (and (((hugs)))) to your parents

- and you also!!! ME-Judy

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Thanks Bronnie. Mum and Dad live in South Australia, along with the rest of the family. We are the ones that moved interstate

Dee

"Br Dear, dear Dee what a terrible thing to happen to your Dad and family. My thoughts are certainly with you, having just read this. gosh. You must take care of yourself too, and your Mum. Christmas holidays are a real bugbear to get ancilliary help in times like this, why, why, does this always happen? Is there anything I can do to help? I am driving to Melb from Qld with DH this weekend and will be there until the 5th Jan. Just cruising around staying with my dear twin sister. If you get down there and just want to chill out for a coffee or something stronger, please ring me. 0439 079 879. Can't remember where in country Vic you live. We will be driving from Tocumwal to Melb on Monday if you are on that route. You might like just something delivered to your niece or similar. If I can help in any small way.....

Hugs and positive thoughts to you all Bronnie

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Dee in Oz

Held you all close in my heart and up in my prayers all day. I'm sure your Dad is in very good hands and just So glad that there's a niece who can be a comfort. "Other than the major injuries" is your Dad in good health? That's a mighty rough assault for even someone young and strong. God bless him. God bless you all. Polly

- and you also!!! ME-Judy

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Good thoughts are on their way! Hope things will get a bit easier; perhaps you'll stumble on a solution for the non-health problems. I keep my fingers crossed for you.

U.

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