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Several weeks ago, our son was in a devastating accident. One leg is severed above the knee, both hands are mangled & partially amputated. Both shoulders, both clavicles, a femur & a hip are fractured.
This is his and our new normal and we as a family have chosen to embrace it. Life goes on and so do we. We've learned from this experience much about what's important in life and what's not. Thanks to his consistently upbeat attitude, most days we find things to laugh about and little to complain about.
Hi Biscuit Mom --
I am so sorry to hear about your son's accident. My husband and I both send our prayers for healing. I am glad to hear about his upbeat attitude, as well as yours.
Life can take some abrupt twists and turns. We have a long-term rehabilitation hospital not far from us in Peoria, AZ and these types of cases are often the ones they take care of. I know there are many dedicated employees working there and at other similar places.
A couple of weeks ago, I sent an email to both my senators and my representative expressing my concerns about the current situation with many things going on in the country. Not that I expected anything other than a canned reply; just getting it off of my chest.
I was rather surprised to open up my emails this morning and there was a reply from one of my senators. Instead of a canned response, it was a rather lengthy reply which went into detail in response to my concerns. Whether it was done by the actual senator or one of his aides, I appreciated the reply. This is the first time I have ever got back a personalized response from one of my emails to Congress. From my other senator and my representative, not a peep. Too bad that the one who got back to me is retiring.
Finally got an answer from my other Senator today. Pretty much party line BS; not much real thought in it. But it is what I pretty much expected as she doesn't seem to be a deep thinker. She spends a lot of her time traveling around getting her picture taken and appearing regularly on one of the cable news shows. Still nothing from my representative.
The new word for Nora O'Donnell (CBS evening news anchor) is "fascinating."
I'm kind of wound up over this problem we are having with the oceans getting warmer, etc. Yes, I know there are many of you who think it's a hoax. I'm not arguing about that. But the story was about the marine life that is suffering because of it. The story involved sea lions and other ocean-living things and how the climate is hurting them.
When the piece was over, Nora finished with "fascinating." Huh? Fascinating?? Is that the best this woman can say?
Vent over.
I was so distraught to hear the news biscuitmom ... It sounds so awful. Don't know what to say. What a great misfortune. Hope you are hangin' in there.
Several weeks ago, our son was in a devastating accident. One leg is severed above the knee, both hands are mangled & partially amputated. Both shoulders, both clavicles, a femur & a hip are fractured.
This is his and our new normal and we as a family have chosen to embrace it. Life goes on and so do we. We've learned from this experience much about what's important in life and what's not. Thanks to his consistently upbeat attitude, most days we find things to laugh about and little to complain about.
Sorry to hear about this happening. At least he has family support with a good attitude, which should help ease the path of getting on with his life.
Oh dear, I worry I scared off Jim. Seriously I was not stalking him. It's just there are only so many towns near trout fishing with a main street and affordable housing. at a certain elevation.
Some people know how to locate someone by peering into their computer address. I'm not one of them. If someone is, please tell Jim I'm posting from the Avon, CO library which is no where near said anonymous town.
@biscuitmom I'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm glad your son has a good attitude. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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