Bad car accident, wife is unconscious in the hospital

[Carl WA1KPD]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and Yvonne.

Carl
/KPD

[N0WVA]

I'm exhausted but I have a gut feeling that she's out of danger now. I can't explain the source of the gut feeling but it's the same source that bugged me all afternoon that something was very wrong, yet I couldn't understand why I felt that way (I only learned of all of this after I came home, just after 6 pm).

My mom was once at a friends house and my dad was on his way home from work. Mom all of a sudden got sick and scared and started crying saying something had happened to dad. Half hour later she got a call that his car had flipped over and he had some injuries.

There is definately something to that "gut feeling". Ive seen enough to know its real. There is a mental link but however it works is unexplainable.

Hoping she will be alright and you will be at peace.

[N5RLR]

Yes, "gut feelings" are inexplicable, but they're real, as far as I'm concerned.

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, you, and your family, Geo.

[VE3GZB]

It's 6:50 am, I could barely sleep. I phoned the hospital. Yvonne is out of surgery now. She's still unconscious, this is worrying the doctors because they feel she should be awake by now. She's going for a CT scan next.

[W3GMS]

Geo,
I know it must be tuff not being able to get to her right now but I am sure she would not want you to travel in such bad conditions.  Hopefully the road conditions will improve and you will be able to be with your wife soon.  In the mean time sharing your thoughts with all your friends is a great thing to do.  Right now try to think positive since nothing good comes out of thinking anything other than positive.  Yes, she has some progress to make, but as you said, she is a strong lady and I am sure will fight hard.  We will keep both of you in our prayers. Keep your thoughts flowing to your friends as you see fit.
Best Wishes and Sincerely,
Joe, W3GMS

[WD8BIL]

Geo,
Call your local police/sheriff/constable and ask if they could transport you.
The worst they can so is no! They may be able to find you a way in.

[W3RSW]

We're all with you Geo.
The very best to Yvonne.
From what you say, she's a wonderful woman.

[VE3GZB]

We're all going down this morning. Her parents are flying in from Florida today. Just got off the phone, Yvonne is still unconscious, doctors are worried.

I talked on the phone to step-daughter who was driving. She's badly shaken and not badly injured. Car is a writeoff, police say no charges are being laid. It was a combination of snow drifts and black ice I have been told.

73s
geo

[W3SLK]

Our prayers are with you George. I hope everything works out for the best.

[wa2dtw]

George
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Yvonne.
Wishing her a speedy and complete recovery.
Steve
WA2DTW

[The Slab Bacon]

Geo,
       Our best thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife. We will pray for her to have a speedy recovery.

Hang on closely to your friends and family for support through these hard times. It is amazing how mch their support really does to get you through times like this.

When I was in the hospital a month ago, they didnt know whether or not I was going to make it.  If it wasen't for the for the support from our neighbors, a few close friends, and AM ham radio community, my poor wife probably would have fallen apart. Their support kept her going, which in tern kept me going. I cannot thank everyone enough.

Dont be afraid or ashamed to lean on those close to you for support through these hard times. They will get you through!

Best of luck to both of you and we send our prayers as well.

                                                              The Slab Bacon

[VE3GZB]

Photos of the car wreckage, taken about 1 hour ago. Yvonne was on the right side.

http://99.239.154.87/crash/

That's the final drive gear that landed on the seat behind the driver.

[W1AEX]

Geo,

You and your family are in our thoughts here.

73,

Rob

[W9GT]

Really sorry to hear of this George.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.  Hope she has a speedy recovery!

73,  Jack, W9GT

[w1vtp]

Geo

I am sorry to hear of your wife's bad car accident.  I'm certainly praying for a miraculous recovery

God bless, Al

[ve6pg]

 ..my thoughts are with you george.  hope all is going to be ok.  how are you holding up?..

..tim..

..sk..

[K5UJ]

Just getting up to speed on this--internet out past 3 days at home QTH--so sorry to read about this George & praying for ur family

Rob

[VE3GZB]

We just got home from the hospital. Yvonne is breathing with the help of a ventilator. Her BP and heart rate are ok. But she's still unconscious though no sedatives have been added.

I held her hand and let her know I was there. Gradually I saw her BP increase when I did this. She also moved slightly her lower jaw, lower lip and very slightly moved her head.

I want so much to bring her home and look after her, but that wouldn't work of course. I have to be patient....but she's so damned irreplacible. How do you stop needing that which is irreplacible and precious?

In a way she is better off than those of us who miss her - we're conscious and feel the emotions of her absence from our lives at this moment.....I hope she feels the same way while in her unconscious state and is able to come back to us very soon!

[Jeff W9GY]

My thoughts an prayers are with you, George.  I came close to losing my wife a few years back and know your feelings.  May God bring her healing and return her to you soon.

[VE3GZB]

I just called the hospital. Yvonne is showing movement now in her left arm (right arm is too banged up in a cast), her head, her left leg and her fingers!!!

I KNEW that holding her hand, being close to her, telling her I loved her (she's deaf so it's done with single-handed sign language, pressure only) was the right thing to do!!! I just knew it!!

She's not out of the woods yet but this is a step in the right direction!

73s

[Ed W1XAW]

Dear George:

My prayers go out to you and your wife.   We went through a similar episode with my dad a year ago tomorrow.   He could definitely tell we were there and after a couple of days he opened his eyes a little.   Just keep positive thoughts and hope for the best.   The doctor told us that people sometimes just come out of it within a short period.   

Very best,   Ed

[N3DRB The Derb]

Geo,

I was in her position not that long ago,  and being there makes a lot of difference. have as much family as you can muster with her as much as possible during the next week. the next milestone will be if she feels pain on her right side. If she does thats a GOOD thing, because it means her nerves are working and her brain is receiving and transmitting signals there, which is good news, not bad.

It may be too soon to tell right now,  but it will settle in on it's own accord. you cant rush anything neurological. the brain has it's own timetable.

[VE3GZB]

That's ok, as long as she's still got a heartbeat, I've still got a lifetime to give her.

[N5RLR]

Geo, when I read about Yvonne being on a ventilator, I'd a painful flashback to my older brother's final hospital stay in June of last year.  He was on intravenous propofol from when he arrived until his death.  I've no proof, just a suspicion, that he may have succumbed to an overdose.

If at all possible, please don't allow this to be given to Yvonne; or if no alternative, only under rigid control.  Just my thoughts, you understand.

Thank goodness she's showing movement.  May she make a full recovery.

[VE3GZB]

It's 6:54 am. I phoned the hospital. She remains unconscious but her left arm is slowly showing more motion. She's going for an MRI today.