Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
brain injury at this time.

His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
off from civilization.

Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.

Carol

said...

> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol


Carol,

Sorry to hear THAT!

Give me a name and I'll bring it up in prayer.

Best,

Andy

On Mar 10, 11:19*am, Andy > wrote:
> *said...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> > accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> > broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
> > ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> > they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *Not
> > sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
> > brain injury at this time.
>
> > His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> > can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
> > computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> > off from civilization.
>
> > Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> > Carol
>
> Carol,
>
> Sorry to hear THAT!
>
> Give me a name and I'll bring it up in prayer.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

His name is Ron. He is 21 years old, and was in the process of
joining the National Guard. Ain't gonna happen now.

Thank you, Andy.

Carol

said...

> On Mar 10, 11:19*am, Andy > wrote:
>> *said...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>> > accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a f
> ew
>> > broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
>> > ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, an
> d
>> > they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *No
> t
>> > sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
>> > brain injury at this time.
>>
>> > His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>> > can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
>> > computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>> > off from civilization.
>>
>> > Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>>
>> > Carol
>>
>> Carol,
>>
>> Sorry to hear THAT!
>>
>> Give me a name and I'll bring it up in prayer.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
> His name is Ron. He is 21 years old, and was in the process of
> joining the National Guard. Ain't gonna happen now.
>
> Thank you, Andy.
>
> Carol


Carol,

I prayed for Ron. It's up to Him now.

Best,

Andy

Andy > wrote in :

>> On Mar 10, 11:19*am, Andy > wrote:
>>> *said...
>>> > Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was
>>> > in a car accident. *The car rolled 7 times.
<snip>
>>> > Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>>>
>>> > Carol
>>>
>>> Carol,
>>>
>>> Sorry to hear THAT!
>>>
>>> Give me a name and I'll bring it up in prayer.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> His name is Ron. He is 21 years old, and was in the process
>> of joining the National Guard. Ain't gonna happen now.
>>
>> Thank you, Andy.
>>
>> Carol

> Carol,
>
> I prayed for Ron. It's up to Him now.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

In my prayers also.

wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.

Oh, Carol. Etceteras are on their way.

Damsel wrote:

> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.


Prayers, etc. are fervently supplied. Sounds like it was a horrible
accident, but it also sounds like his injuries could have been a LOT worse.
Here's hoping he recovers quickly and completely.

Bob

> wrote in message
...
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Ah, Carol, it never rains but what it pours. You are all in my
prayers...His Word says "Pray without ceasing" and I will....Love to you
all.....Sharon in Canada

> Carol wrote:
>
>> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
>> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
>> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
>> brain injury at this time.
>>
>> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
>> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>> off from civilization.
>>
>> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>

Prayers sent for Ron and everyone affected by the accident for Healing,
Peace and Comfort.

KW

"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote:

> My thoughts are with your family and with Ron. I hope he makes a speedy
> recovery. You said his girlfriend was at the hospital with you and that
> Ron, your son-in-law, is living with you. Is your daughter and Ron having
> marital issues on top of everything else?

It does sound strange. They "adopted" (unofficially) Ron as their
son and kept him after Crash's daughter and he separated. That's
the story in a nutshell.

I don't think Carol will mind me saying that much as she opened the
door on that one ;-)

Carol, I hope Ron has a speedy recovery. It sounds like it might
take a while, but I'm sure the doctors will fix him just fine. The
first 24 hours are the hardest. It'll only get easier.

-sw

On Mar 10, 7:12*am, wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
> ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Prayers for a complete and speedy recovery, altho speedy in this case
isn't gonna seem like it.

Hugs
maxine in ri

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:12:32 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
>ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
>sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
>brain injury at this time.
>
>His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
>computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>off from civilization.
>
>Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
>Carol

Good thoughts sent to him for an uneventful recovery.

OH, and to you and the family, too, as you all go through this
together.

Boron

In article
>,
wrote:

> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Prayers on the way babe. :-(
Best of luck to all of you!
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

>> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
>> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
>> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
>> brain injury at this time.
>>
>> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
>> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>> off from civilization.
>>
>> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>>
>> Carol

How truly dreadful! Prayers (and etceteras) are on the way to you all,
Carol.

Felice

> wrote in message
...
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can.

Prayers to you all.

wrote:

> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Really sad news. Healing thoughts heading your way.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On Mar 10, 5:12*am, wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
> ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Oh dear Carol,
Family has little to do with blood and everything to do with love.
Many prayers and much love to your whole family.

Mi sheberakh imoteinu mekor habrakha l’avoteinu
Bless those in need of healing With refuah shleima:
The renewal of body, The renewal of spirit,
And let us say: Amen

Love,
Lynn in Fargo

wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

Gack! Positive thoughts headed your way, Carol.

--
Jean B.

> wrote in message
...
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>

Prayers enroute for successful surgery and no brain damage. How scary.

On Mar 10, 7:12*am, wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
> ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol

What a horrible thing to happen to your family. My thoughts & prayers
are with you & your loved ones.

Have a safe trip,
Kris

Thanks, everyone. I've started a CaringBridge site for those would
would like to follow Ron's progress.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldketola/

With much appreciation,
Carol

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:18:19 -0700 (PDT), Lynn from Fargo Ografmorffig
> wrote:

>On Mar 10, 5:12*am, wrote:
>> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>> accident. *The car rolled 7 times. *He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. *He is on a
>> ventilator. *He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. *Not
>> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. *CAT scans are showing no
>> brain injury at this time.
>>
>> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>> can. *At least a few days. *She's a complete wreck. There is a
>> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>> off from civilization.
>>
>> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>>
>> Carol
>
>Oh dear Carol,
>Family has little to do with blood and everything to do with love.
>Many prayers and much love to your whole family.
>
>Mi sheberakh imoteinu mekor habrakha l’avoteinu
>Bless those in need of healing With refuah shleima:
>The renewal of body, The renewal of spirit,
>And let us say: Amen
>
>Love,
>Lynn in Fargo

Amen and I send my good wishes and prayers also to Carol and her
family.

Alan on Long Island

In article
>,
wrote:

> Thanks, everyone. I've started a CaringBridge site for those would
> would like to follow Ron's progress.
> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldketola/
>
> With much appreciation,
> Carol

Thanks babe!
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

Sending healing thoughts your way.


Becca

> wrote:
>> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
>> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
>> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
>> brain injury at this time.
>>
>> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
>> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>> off from civilization.
>>
>> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.

I'll keep him in my prayers.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south-Texas

wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
> broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
> ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
> they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
> sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
> brain injury at this time.
>
> His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
> can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
> computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
> off from civilization.
>
> Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>
> Carol


Good grief, Carol. If it wasn't for bad luck your family wouldn't have
any luck at all. That sounds like a horrendous accident.

Wishes for an uneventful recovery.

gloria p

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:12:32 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
>accident. The car rolled 7 times. He has two collapsed lungs, a few
>broken ribs, a bruised kidney, and a crushed pelvis. He is on a
>ventilator. He has not regained consciousness since the accident, and
>they're keeping him sedated until he's had surgery on his pelvis. Not
>sure how long they'll keep him knocked out. CAT scans are showing no
>brain injury at this time.
>
>His girlfriend and I are staying at the hospital for as long as we
>can. At least a few days. She's a complete wreck. There is a
>computer in the ICU family waiting room, so we won't be completely cut
>off from civilization.
>
>Prayers, etc. are gratefully accepted.
>

No matter how contrived the relationship, I wish him the best
recovery. I know how it is to feel really connected to someone with a
tenuous family relationship

*My* best friend is the ex-wife of my husband's brother. She divorced
my BIL for over 20 years ago and both of them are remarried now...
but my ex-sil and I haven't lost contact even though we've lived on
opposite coasts since then (she moved away after the divorce).


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

Prayers and healing thoughts generously offered.

--
Wayne Boatwright

"One man's meat is another man's poison"
- Oswald Dykes, English writer, 1709.

wrote:
> Early last evening, our son-in-law, who lives with us, was in a car
> accident.

Well, shit. I'm so sorry. I wish I lived near enough to take you some soup.

Serene

>
> Well, shit. I'm so sorry. I wish I lived near enough to take you some soup.
>
> Serene

How about some bleu cheese soup! Hang in there!