I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY DAUGHTER EMMA. X-RAY SHOWS DAN HAS A FRACTURED NECK. THEY ARE TRYING TO KEEP HIM CALM SO THEY CAN DO AN MRI FROM HIS HEAD DOWN TO HIS PELVIC AREA. DAN KEEPS HAVING TWITCHING SPELLS AND SCREAMING OUT IN PAIN. THEY ARE GIVING HIM HIGH DOSES OF VALIUM TO CALM HIM DOWN, ALONG WITH A CONSTANT IV DRIP OF MORPHINE AND AN ADDED DOSE OF MORPHINE INJECTION EVERY 8 MINUTES. HE CAN MOVE HIS TOES SLIGHTLY, BUT NOT HIS LEGS. HE IS NOW RECEIVING OXYGEN BECAUSE HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING.
THE UNION IS GETTING MY DAUGHTER A ROOM AT A VERY NICE HOTEL SO SHE CAN BE CLOSE TO DAN TONIGHT. SHE HAS MY BABY GRAND DAUGHTER WITH HER. DAN'S BROTHER BILL HAS DANIEL AND MARISSA AT HOME WITH HIM. HE KNOWS TO CALL ME IF HE NEEDS ME.
I CALLED MY SISTER HELEN AND TOLD HER WHAT IS GOING ON. SHE IS GOING TO THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT TO SEE EMMA AND DAN, AND GIVE EMMA A LITTLE SUPPORT. SHE LIVES NOT TO FAR FROM ATLANTIC CITY AND KNOWS THE AREA WELL.
I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SCARED IN MY LIFE. I CAN'T SLEEP, I CAN'T EAT, I FEEL LIKE I AM WALKING IN A DAZE. I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT DAN AND AM CONCERNED THAT EMMA IS EATTING. SHE GETS NERVOUS OR STRESSED, SHE WON'T EAT. PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS, AND TO ANY WHO HAVE PRAYER GROUPS, PLEASE ADD DAN AND EMMA TO THEM. AND THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR LOVE AND CONCERN AND YOUR PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS. THEY MEAN SO MUCH TO ME. I LOVE YOU GUYS DEARLY.
I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED ON EVERYTHING I FIND OUT. EMMA IS GOING TO CALL ME LATER TONIGHT AND GIVE ME AN UPDATE. I WAS ASKED IF GET WELL CARDS WOULD BE WELCOMED FOR DAN. YES, THEY WOULD. I THINK IT WOULD HELP HIM TO KNOW HE HAS ALOT OF PEOPLE PRAYING AND THINKING ABOUT HIM. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEND HIM A GET WELL CARD, EMAIL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU THEIR ADDRESS.
I MUST GO NOW, I HAVE TO CALL DAN'S BROTHER'S AND HIS MOM AND GIVE THEM THE LATEST NEWS. THANK YOU AGAIN MY FRIENDS/FAMILY.
LOVE TO ALL...........CINDY
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND DAN!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this news, glad your daughter can be nearby, etc. I don't blame you for being scared, or for anyone to be scared.
Know that many here do lift you up to the Lord, and Dan, and the others in the family and the medical staff. There have been vast improvements in the capabilities in medical science. May his be a positive outcome, with a lot less pain.
-- Robin
Cindy.\,
ReplyDeleteall of your family are in my prayers....keep us updated on whats going on.
love ya'
Patty
I have been praying for Dan Cindy!! I will continue. God bless him and make him well and God bless you all. Love, Shelly
ReplyDeleteCindy....I am so sorry your family is going through this right now. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. What hospital is Dan in? What hotel is Emma staying at? I would like to send them something. Please know that I am praying for Dan and for you and your family today and always....
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Jeanne
Cindy, the fact he is feeling pain is a good sign although awful for him. This trauma is going to take a long time to get over for all of you. I will add you to the prayer group list and many prayers will be sent for all of you.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh Sis. They are in my thoughts, my prayers. I wish there was something I could do, more so. I wold like to send them a Love you,
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I have sent an urgent prayer request to our Sisters In Christ Group. Rest assured many prayers will be going up for Dan, for Emma and for the whole family. Hang in there sister.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Dan. So behind on alerts this week, still catching up.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you all in my thoughts and prayers, Cindy
Take care
Love and hugs to you all
Carolxx
This is such a terrible time for your daughter and her family, my prayers are with them.
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Yasmin
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Wow How aweful, I just read your last 2 entrys.
ReplyDeleteprayers and well wishes are coming his way.
Oh Cindy! Words can not express how my heart breaks for your family! If there is anything I can do, just email. I only live 45 minutes from you. I can be there in no time.
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I do not pray Cindy, but this is an exception. May God be with Dan, and the rest of your family...........HUGS to you my dear friend, Gaz xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteJeanne told me about Dan's accident and asked me to pray for him. I just want you to know how very sorry I am that your family is going through this, and I will be keeping them in my prayers each day. May God give each of you the strength you need to get through the difficult days that lay ahead, and please know that everyone is sending positive & healing thoughts Dan's way.
Pooh Hugs,
Linda
Oh it is so sad for you all.I would be scared and very worried too it is only natural.Prayers continueing to be said.I hope you can manage to get some sleep Cindy,and my thoughts are with you all.Take Care God Bless Kath
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I've been praying for him all day! And I will continue. I'm glad he can move his toes...that's good!
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Pam
Dan and the whole family will definitely be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Martha
Prayers and prayers being said all over Wiltshire here in England Love Sybil xxx
ReplyDeleteIf he can move his toes hopefully his legs will move soon. I am sending up prayers for them. Helen
ReplyDeleteOh Cindy, just catching up and read this entry about your Son in law. I am so sorry and although I am not a praying person, I am making an exception for him. Please god, he will pull through this. Hugs, Tells x
ReplyDeleteohh Im hoping things are better soon. Sending strength and lots of prayers.
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Keeping Dan in my prayers, saying a prayer for all of you that Emma & rest of family keep strength to get through this awful ordeal.
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Sugar
continued prayers..here's a thought you could print out all the comments for dan too!
ReplyDeleteLyn
I concur with Lyn's idea...you could print out the comments! Praying for Dan and family that God will see him the rest of the way and help him thru this time. Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteBringing special thoughts and prayers...
ReplyDeleteLinda...
Continuing to pray for Dan, Emma, and all of you.
ReplyDeleteChristy
Please Lord, look over this family.
ReplyDeletePeople everywhere are praying for you and your family.
Praying for you and your family for comfort and healing!
ReplyDeleteJanis
Cindy, Continuing to pray for Dan, Please Lord touch him with your healing hands, Love You Lisa XO
ReplyDelete(((((((Cindy / Emma)))))) What can I say? Prayers, hugs and lots of love. Thank GOD he's alive and was wearing his gear!
ReplyDeleteLove to all!
Sharon
i am praying sissy ...i haven't stopped....i told my pastor about the situation
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I'm here via Martha. I'm so sorry to hear that this has happened to Dan, and he, Emma and all of you are in our prayers in Carolina. I'll pass the message on to my church.
ReplyDeleteBest and warm regards,
mara
of course I will put them in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteCindy; I just now found out. I'm keeping you all in my prayers. The fact that he can move his toes is a very good sign about his recovery. Lifting you all up in prayer tonight and for nights to come.
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Nelishia
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We are all praying.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
I will keep you and yours in my prayers .
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Sherry
I'm keeping you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSharon
I hope they are able to get teh MRI that they need. Hopefully the fact that he can move his toes is a good sign. Please take care, and know that your daughter and Dan are in the thoughts of many.
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Emma and Dan are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteTry and get some rest gal, don't need
to get sick now. God Bless, Delaine
You are all in my prayers. Paula
ReplyDeletePlease know prayers are being said as I type this and will continue to keep them in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMonica
I found you through Martha's journal. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteOh Cindy I am so sorry that Dan is suffering as he is. I hope his swelling goes down and everything will be fine. It will take time so don't let them get discouraged. Prayers going out to all of you.
ReplyDeleteTake care and Hugs, Chrissie
I think I misread and thoght that he was going to be alright...I am so sorry to hear of all this will be praying for him..hugs to you all! TerryAnn
ReplyDeleteCindy, How scary and sad. Let's hope that he heals quickly without any lasting damage.
ReplyDeleteHang in there.
Hugs,
Nancy
It is so sad. I am sure everyone is thinking about Dan and the ordeal he is going through. You think if only if only and then you truly have to leave it in the hands of God. I am going to send you an e-mail so I can send Dan evidence of our prayers and thinking of him. I had a husband and our son in construction. Dean worked on the Glen Canyon Dam for 3 years and five ironworkers died there in the early stages of the work when they were doing the extremely dangerous job hooking into the ledge. My son Gary's construction job is not nearly so dangerous, but an ironworker was killed just a few weeks ago in the building going up across the street. He fell 14 stories. I am so sorry for your family right now. Gerry
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Oh, Cindy.. please know that you are all in my prayers.. especially Dan. What a terrible time for this to happen. Not that ANY time is a good time, but man.. right at Christmas. I do hope and pray that he will make a speedy recovery. Please keep us informed. Take care of yourself, Cindy.. you have been under a lot of stress the last few months. You don't want to get yourself sick..
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jackie
CIndy... I was so glad to see and update... I am thinking of you often, and my whole family is praying for Dan!!! I can't imagine the worry you must be feeling... for Dan, Emma, the kids... I am glad J-Land is rallying up the prayers!
ReplyDeleteYou remember to eat too!!! And rest... as best you can...
be well,
Dawn
Cindy, John and I are praying. And I would like to send a card if you would give me the address.
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OMG, Cindy....I will keep Dan, Emma, you and all the kids in my thoughts until we hear good news from you!!! I hope today is the day he turns the corner and the pain subsides. Know that all of J-land is with you and your family.....
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Carol
Cindy, Dan is in my prayers, May God relieve his pain and heal him....Bless Emma and give her the strength she needs.
ReplyDeleteYou take care please.....get your rest
Hugs
Ellen
I just want you to know that Dan is in my prayers as are all of you going through this awfully worrying time.
ReplyDeletePraying real hard that his pain is eased and that he gets comfort soon.
Hugs
Jeanie xxx
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HEY cINDY, tHANKS FOR KEEPING US INFORMED. WE ARE GOING TO GO VISIT HIM WEDNESDAY. ITS ASHAME IT HAD TO HAPPEN AT THIS TIME. WE WILL KEEP DAN AND FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.WHEN I GO TO THE HOSPITAL, ELVIN WON'T BE COMING UP WITH ME. HIS FOOT IS BAD. GOT AN INFECTION AND IT'S NOT HEALING. BUT I WILL GIVE EMMA AND DAN HIS LOVE TO. TELL EMMA THAT IF SHE NEEDS ME TO PLEASE CALL OR COME OVER. IF SHE NEEDS SOMEONE TO SIT WITH BABY FOR A WHILE I AM AVAILABLE. LOVE YOU GUYS. DON'T WORRY DAN WILL PULL THROUGH. LOVE COUSIN CARMEN
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to have to sit and wait when a loved one is in trouble. It's hard not to be afraid. But GOD IS GOOD. Remember, dear one that "All things work together," That means that even now, when things appear to be a mess, they are working. God is never idle. He is constantly watching over his children. Dan will come through this. He will!
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK
please send me their address when you have a chance.....i can not believe how suddenly this happened and pray he is better soon!
ReplyDeleteXO lj
I have them in my prayers. The hospital should have an email address you can email them cards of support to. They delivery them right to his room when they get him.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you all.
Julie
Yes I will definately keep you all in my prayers. My thoughts are with you all as well.
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