Saskia

Good morning, all!

Thanks for the congrats. I'm really looking forward to the big 3 next month. I'm happy with how solid I feel now.

FBL

For the most part, yesterday was just a normal summer Friday. Then I got a phone call from a co-worker about 7:30pm. Turns out my boss's wife was in a terrible parasailing accident and had to be rushed to the emergency ward of the big Milwaukee hospital (which is 120 miles south of where the accident occurred). I was with the immediate family at the hospital until close to midnight. She's nearly 80 years old and she injured her spine and broke several bones (her arm and pelvis mainly). She also suffered an internal injury to her aorta. It's pretty much a miracle that she even survived. When we saw her last night, she was conscious and thankfully is able to move her arms and legs (so hopefully no permanent paralysis). She has several surgeries scheduled for today. My boss is pretty much in shock as are the rest of us. His wife (Fran) has always treated me like family and we all hope and pray that she will recover from this devastating accident.

PhoenixJ

Prayers for your friend FBL

Midwest1981

FBL- praying for your friend.

Mags1

Fbl, best wishes and prayers for your friends x

FBL

Thanks, guys. We're all still a bit stunned. Did a lot of praying last night. Will keep ya'll posted on her recovery.

Gilmer

I'm praying too, FBL.

FBL

Fran came thru her aorta surgery with flying colors. Last I heard, she was still in spinal surgery, which is a bit more tricky. Will keep you all posted.

GroundhogDay

Prayers for your friend, FBL

Mags1

Morning overs

Fbl, pleased the aorta surgery went well for Fran, , sending love and prayers, thinking of her for the next step.

Morning overs , have a safe and happy day

Gilmer

Grateful that Fran's aorta surgery went well. Continuing to pray for her back surgery.

tootsl1

FBL sending healing thoughts to Fran. I am so glad you can be there for your boss to offer emotional support. Was I the only one who thought 'what a woman, nearly 80 and still Parasailing?' It sounds like Fran knows how to live and has the kind of fight that will pull her through. X

Dee74

Prayers out here too FBL.

D

FBL

Thanks again everyone. No word yet on how the spinal surgery went. Hopefully will hear more later this morning.

Have a Super Sunday, overs!

Saskia

FBL, sending positive thoughts and prayers for Fran!

FBL

Got the word that Fran came thru her spinal fusion surgery with flying colors! Man, this is one tough lady! She still has a long road to recovery ahead, but she's a fighter for sure.

Midwest1981

wow she is really tough! Glad to hear the surgeries went well.


Have a great Sunday everyone! Gorgeous day here.

Gilmer

That's great, FBL! Go, Fran!

feeling-good

FBL - my thoughts are with you and your friend Fran

Toots - I knew you would notice my error - lol! The wedding was in Cambridge, so not a 1400 mile round trip, but a nearly 800 mile round trip - goodness knows what I was thinking Everything went super well with no untoward outbreaks of emotions from anyone - the venue was super quirky and it really was a lovely event. I am glad we were invited and glad we went. However, I am glad we are now home (even if it is about 10 degrees C colder up here!)

Midwest1981

feeling-good - I am glad the wedding went off without any shenanigans.