Thursday, December 20, 2007

My Son In Law

Here is what we know so far. Dan was walking across a board that went across 2 steel beams. The board slipped out from under him and he fell from the 38th to the 20th floor. That is an 18 story drop. He was wearing a safety harness, but apparently something went wrong with it. Dan finally landed in between steel beams and got wedged in, head first and his shoulder too. Co-workers were rushing to him. They tried to pull him out. Dan was screaming in pain. 911 was called. The fire department was able to get Dan out and he was rushed to the hospital. By that time Dan had passed out. He didn't wake up for a few hours. There is alot more to tell but I am just so tired and can't stay awake. But so far this is what we know.

Dan has broken ribs, fractured pelvis, and he can't feel or move his legs. He is in alot of pain in his lower backribs came. I will keep you ingotmadf.

 

 

 

43 comments:

  1. Prayers being said thousandfold Cindy.This is such bad news anytime let alone at Christmas.You rest up Dear you need to.Hugs to everyone.May Dan soon be feeling much better with great care and lots of attention from the medical staff,and love and prayers from all here in J/land.God Bless Kath
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  2. Not moving or feeling his legs doesn't sound good. I hope there is not any permanent damage. I have been praying for him and all of you. My son used to work up high like that and kept me worried all the time. God has to be with them working up high like that. Helen

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  3. My dearest Cindy,  You have been in my prayers each time I woke up through the night.  I do hope that things are looking a bit brighter today.  I will be waiting to get your news.  You have had such a hard year it is difficult I am sure for you to keep going at times.  there is a saying over here "It never rains but it pours" you sure are having that rain at the moment.  Keep strong my friend  Love  Sybil xx

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  4. I am so sorry Cindy, what an awful thing to happen.  You already have so much to carry.  I will be praying for Dan that he makes a complete recovery.

    http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

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  5. Praying for Dan and all of you, that he heals up and there's no long term effects. Please keep us updated.

    Christy

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  6. Sending many prayers!!

    Hugs,
    Gretchen

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  7. Healing prayers for Dan...
    so sorry to hear about this...
    Lyn

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  8. Hope Dan recovers well, Cindy - Sugar and Angie informed of his accident.

    Guido
    http://journals.aol.co.uk/pharmolo/NorthernTrip/

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  9. Oh my god Cindy!!  I will keep Dan in my prayers.  Keep us posted!
    Missie

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  10. OMG ! I pray that God heals him quickly.

    God Bless
    Ellen

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  11. Ohhhh Cindy I am so sorry... sending lots of good wishes and prayers.  
    hugs

    d

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  12. ((CINDY))
    18 STORIES!! Good Lord..
    I'm so sorry Cindy... Poor Dan (and Emma she must be worried out of her mind for her husband) I hope the injuries are just something temp from swelling or something. Sending prayers to your whole family. Please keep us informed.
    Take care and Hugs, Chrissie

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  13. I am praying Dan will be alright.  What a horrible thing to happen.  Thank God he wasn't killed.  Linda

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  14. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love you
    Sis

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  15. Oh Cindy, my heart just crys out for Dan and your family right now.  I know its a miracle he has survived and I am just praying that GOd will take him the rest of the way in healing and give your family a Christmas miracle!  God bless you all!

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  16. OH MY GOSH....I HAD NO IDEA!!!!!!  This must have happened in Philly somewhere...PLEASE fill me in when you can!!!

    ((hugs)) and thoughts and prayers always,
    Jeanne

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  17. he is in my prayers....OMG, this is such a tragedy. I thank God he had that harness on and is alive....but i can not imagine the pain and worry going on right now. Love you and let us know when you can how he is!
    XO lj

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  18. Will cont to pray for Dan. Also lighting a candle for him.
    God bless,
    Sugar

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  19. Everyone is praying hard for Dan.  Also praying for you and your daughter to have the strength you need to handle whatever comes your way.  God Bless.
    Joyce

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  20. Cindy, I have Dan and your family in my prayers.
    Lisa

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  21. I'm sorry Cindy.  Prayers!!  Love and GBU, Shelly

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  22. Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear this. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us updated as soon as you hear anything.
    Love you,
    Pam

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  23. Awwwwwwww Cindy, keeping Dan in my prayers, Love You Lisa XO

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  24. hiya,
    sending you hugs, prayers and good wishes,
    sue

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  25. sissy i have been praying for dan ever since you told me.....i have more peoplw praying for him too

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  26. Thank you for the update. I'm praying for Dad - have others praying too.
    Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/FROMBARBSSPIRITUALJOURNALS

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  27. I am keeping Dan in my prayers. Hugs

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  28. OMG... it could have been so much worse, I am sure, but that is pretty awful!  KNow that I am sending lot of prayers... and then some more!!!

    be well,
    Dawn

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  29. I am a grandma who just reads.
    I lost my only daughter & son in law in a tragic car accident. So young.
    I have a private journal. I read a lot of journals and I read yours this morning. Please know I too , am saying prayers for your son in law.
    I pray to our lord for you, and all your family to get through this very long journey.
    Your daughter will need you to be strong.
    A sad Grandma
    My prayers are very much with you at this moment.

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  30. Cindy I am devastated to here of you news. My thought and prayer are with you and all your family. I am away now for Christmas but wherever I am I will say a prayer for you. I will be turning off my alerts and will get back to you after the 3rd January. God bless you Kathie.

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  31. Good thoughts and daily prayers for your family and Dan.  

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  32. OMG.That is a long drop.  Thank God he had a safety harness.  It could have been much worse.  Serious injuries, and I hope he heals quickly.  What a terrible thing to happen.
    Sending prayers to Dan.
    Carolxx
     

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  33. Cindy, I am playing catch up with my blogs and am devastated to read about you SIL accident. I hope to God he will be ok.
    Gaz xx

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  34. My prayers going out to Dan.  That was a terrible fall.   I am praying for all of you, his family.  Many hugs and love,'
    Joyce

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  35. This is such a terrible thing to have happened.  I will keep Dan in my prayers and hope for a full recovery.  
    Sam

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  36. What an awful thing to happen!  My husband worked concrete construction for years, and I know how dangerous that sort of work can be.  My prayers are with you and yours.

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  37. I am so sorry!!!!!!!!

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  38. Martha sent me over.  What a horrible thing to happen.  From the pictures you have shared with us he looks like a very happy, loving family man.  My thoughts are with you and your daughter and her family.
    Lori

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  39. I came by way of Martha's journal.  I will certainly be praying!

    Monica

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  40. Oh Cindy, I am so sorry. I will keep all of you in my prayers..
    Hugs, Sheri

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  41. I am so sorry, I am praying he will be ok.
    Barbara

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  42. He is in my prayers, Cindy!  
    What a horrible thing to have happen!

    Hugs
    Jackie

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  43. Hi, I've popped over from mutualaide's place to offer you my thoughts and prayers. ;)  C.

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