mobile homeless Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Sorry to hear of this terrible news, Dean. It does put immediate perspective on priorities and relevance. Suddenly, silver vs copper binding posts seems about as meaningless as it really is. Although I don't have any children (that I know of), the obvious feelings you must be going through register deeply. Keep your good sense of humor and a healthy dose of the sense of absurdity in life. And to think I was weeping last night when the sound went off during an ACC basketball game... - kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, I'll keep you and your family, especially your son in my prayers. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 From Gibran - Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven? And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives? When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater." But I say unto you, they are inseparable. Thinking of you and yours. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalOg Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, I'm deeply sorry to here, God bless you & your family, keep the faith. Yes I saw Signs, there is a reason for everything. God Bless, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, We are all praying for the speedy recovery of your son and all involved in this terrible accident. Those of us with children especially feel your pain. I know it sent a chill down my spine. All the best, Chris PS I crap in my pants every time I think of my 18-year-old daughter being in a car while she's away at college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Disc Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, Sorry to hear about this. Family and friends are the most important things in our lives. We wish your son a speedy recovery. Tim & Anna Babb P.S. Yes.. we both seen "Signs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Well, I've got to be about the last person to read your horrible news; I am, however, heartened by the outpouring of support from your cyber-pals herewith. I know from the few emails we've traded that your family and God are the two major forces in your life. With six other children and your wife, you will all be a huge force and incentive for him to hang in there and get better. Our collective prayers will hopefully offer you, your wife and your family some support as you support your son. I, for one, hope to God that I never get a phone call like the one you probably got ... Knowing that your child has been critically injured is just about the most devastating thing that a human being can feel. My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiohead Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, I hope the best for your son in that he has a very swift recovery. I know what you must be going through right now and I am sure my father does. I had an accident similar to your son's 9/23/01 and I too was told that had I been wearing my seat belt I would have died. The tree that slammed in to the passenger side of the truck shot me across the vehicle and I ended up using the driver as a cushion. They still had to cut me out of the car and I ended up with mulitple fractures in both the humerous and ulna of my right arm. If your son has a catheter in him right now I REALLY know how he has to be feeling...not pleasant. I am really happy for you and your family that the injuries were kept to a minimum. If he ends up having to do any physical therapy at all make sure he knows to give it all he has. Slacking on that can really cause problems down the line. Take care of yourself. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, I am saddened by this bad news. Hold on to the "good news" best you can. Words fail me here, but I guess it is called prayer, the focus and concerns of my care for you and your family at this moment. C&S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, Sorry to hear the news. I hope that your child has a quick recovery. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 I am so sorry to hear this. If there is anything we can do let us know. I keep putting off giving blood, but on the way home tonight I will stop at the Red Cross. I hope everything works out for you and your family. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean, I'll add a prayer for your son. I'm sorry he's having such trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Hey Dean - I too will add my hopes of a speedy recovery for your son. There's not much more I can say than what's already been said, but it's things like this that make my relationship with my Dad even more special. I mean, in the blink of an eye, we can be gone. As I've grown older, I've gained a better understanding of the love my Dad has for me. Words cannot begin to describe that bond and I'm thankful that you two still have each other. I'm also taken aback at you finding time in your moments of near tragedy to send a message to some internet forum/board to let us know about your son's accident and condition. Your message to this sometimes impersonal board implies a trust & bond you feel towards us. I respect that. And I respect you. I feel priviledged that you'd think that much of me (us?) to tell us something like this. God bless your son, you, and your family. Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Deang: Sorry to hear about your son's accident. I hope that austin makes a speedy recovery. At least nobody was killed in the collision, thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean - "By His stripes..." Prayers go out to him and the family. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo357 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Dean- Not much more can be said, but obviously everyone is wishing for a speedy recovery for Austin. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 STAY STRONG MY FRIEND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Deang, It was chilling to read your news. My heart goes out to you and yours. God willing, your son will recover rapidly; youth has that advantage. So keep the faith. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 16, 2003 Author Share Posted January 16, 2003 Well, time to go pay Austin a visit. The distraction here for a time was nice. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 16, 2003 Author Share Posted January 16, 2003 The big 'P' is settling in, and a nice fever to go along with it. Austin isn't cooperating with the nurses. He refuses to do his deep breathing exercises and increase his activity. He hurts and feels weak, and I can certainly relate to not wanting to move around, however -- the alternative doesn't seem very appealing. I may have to start poking him in the stomach to get him agitated enough to move around and breathe. Maybe before the night's over I'll have him pissed off enough to chase me around the room. Carol -- cool words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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