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Travis C.

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Prayers needed
« on: July 11, 2010, 10:05:03 PM »
My dad was in a motorcycle accident this morning. A guy pulled out in front of him sending him 15 feet over the handlebars onto Sam Ridley Pky. They went to StoneCrest where we met him but after getting the scans back rushed him up to Vanderbilt ER and he is on the trauma floor right now.

As of when he left StoneCrest the injuries were crushed vertebrae in his lower back and his pelvis is busted up bad with some bleeding into his muscle from the fracture of the pelvis. After arriving at Vanderbilt and more scans he they have added possible bladder injury, broken rib, hand and foot.

All the prayers you guys can spare would be greatly appreciated. I have always known my dad to be tough as woodpecker lips but hearing him screaming while under pain meds as they loaded him on to the board for transport was rough.
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 12:06:25 AM »
Sorry to hear of the accident Travis, Our prayers will include you and the whole family. 
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Steve H

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2010, 05:26:09 AM »
Travis your Dad and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2010, 08:44:19 AM »
Will do.
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2010, 09:14:04 AM »
Travis, sorry to hear this.  As a fellow rider and someone who had a friend severely injured by a careless and impaired driver I unfortunately am familiar with your situation.  Thoughts and prayers are coming yours and your dad's way ...
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Travis C.

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2010, 09:21:30 PM »
Thanks for the prayers everyone, He was in surgery from 8a-4p before he returned to the trauma floor for further recovery. His injuries are no longer life threatening but he has a long road ahead. He will still have some MRI's tomorrow. His waist up to under his arms is in a brace and his pelvis has several screws plus a plate in it.



Please continue prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 06:43:43 AM »
As a former rider, been there, done that, we got your back.

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2010, 08:16:20 AM »
Improvement is good and we will continue the vigil.
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2010, 07:02:55 AM »
We'll pray for your father and your family.
May you all have the strength for the long road ahead.

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2010, 11:03:46 AM »
Sorry to hear this Travis.  Prayers sent and may God heal your father and ease his pain.


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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2010, 09:58:10 PM »
Well guys, the good Lord isn't done with the old fart yet.  ;D

He has made some great progress in recovery. They did have to go back and put an external fixation on his pelvic pins to keep them from shifting but so far so good. His shoulder is sore but the injury's are older ones and will not be operated on at this time.

All has checked out and pending a physical therapist clearing him it will be time to go home. We are trying to get him into Stallworth over there for further rehab which would help long term but he is doing as well as he can be now.

Still be some time before strolling to the mail box but after what he went through at least he will have that option if he so chooses.

Thanks for all your prayers.  
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2010, 10:45:22 PM »
Good news.
We'll keep up the prayers for a full, speedy recovery.
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2010, 08:20:58 AM »
Thank you guys for all the prayers.

He is coming home tomorrow.

It will still be a while before he's out and around like old days but at least he can move at his pace from the comforts of home now.
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