Need prayers/good vibes again...

**Running Mommy** · 11-08-2008, 03:35 PM

OY. I hate having to put out the prayer flag posts. But I need some for a friend.
My friend out in nor cal's brother had a horrible mtn bike accident yesterday, and needs serious prayers/vibes sent his way.
He was riding alone, so a hiker found him semi conscious on the trail. He was airlifted from Marin to Santa Rosa memorial with a brain injury. He has some bleeds on the brain, lots of facial trauma, and a broken wrist. From what I've heard he should be ok, but it's really touch and go right now. The bleeds are apparently small, but in a tough area.
So if you could keep him in your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it.
He also comes from a catholic family, so if you happen to be RC and attend mass, could you please light a candle for him.
Thanks all. I know I can count on you.

Denise

P.S. I'll be out at a 24 hr mtn bike race until tomorrow afternoon, so I won't be able to check in with ya'll until sometime tomorrow. But I will give you an update when I hear more.

**shellkay1212** · 11-08-2008, 04:19 PM

He is on my prayer list. TBI's can be tough to deal with...for both the survivor and care givers. I will keep them all in my prayers.

**Tri Girl** · 11-08-2008, 04:53 PM

Oh, no. That's terrible news.

I won't be attending Mass tomorrow, but I'll throw in a few Hail Mary's for him. I hope he gets well soon- even though it'll be a long recovery. I'm glad that someone found him before he'd been there too long.

**crazycanuck** · 11-08-2008, 08:28 PM

RM-Sending good vibes his way. ((( RM's friend))))

I hope he recovers & is able mtn bike (with another folk)again. The dirt needs him.

**badgercat** · 11-08-2008, 09:52 PM

Yikes... no matter how good the prognosis, brain injuries are always scary.

Here's to a full recovery from all of his injuries, and a swift (and safe) return to the saddle!

**LBTC** · 11-08-2008, 11:11 PM

Healing butterflies to your friend, and calm hopeful peaceful butterflies to everyone caring for him.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

**pardes** · 11-09-2008, 05:23 AM

Bless his heart and all his family and friends.

**OakLeaf** · 11-09-2008, 07:38 AM

wow.... prayers on their way.

**Red Rock** · 11-09-2008, 07:42 AM

Sending good healing thought s to all involved. I hope he is able to recover fully.

Red Rock

**mary9761** · 11-09-2008, 07:48 AM

I'm sorry to hear of his injuries, good thing someone came along and found him when they did. Sending healing vibes that direction. I hope he heals quickly and completely. Head injuries are rough especially.

**tprevost** · 11-09-2008, 09:02 AM

Sending lots of healing prayers Denise... I hope he heals quickly and completely and is outside again very soon

**bikerchic** · 11-09-2008, 09:46 AM

Denise~

Sending healing vibes his way~

**Triskeliongirl** · 11-09-2008, 09:50 AM

I would like to respectfully request that requests for prayers be moved to the way off topic category, just like posts concerning politics are. While we all have a love of bicycling, we differ dramatically in our views of religion and politics.

Please don't take this the wrong way. While of course I hope your friend recovers, I do not believe for a minute that anything any of us think or post will have any effect on the outcome. Not only am I an atheist, but I believe that people's reliance on religion over logic has created many of the problems our society is currently facing. So personally I find posts that allude to religion offensive. Sure, I don't have to open these threads, but for me it would be easier if they were posted in the way off topic section.

**bikerchic** · 11-09-2008, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl

I would like to respectfully request that requests for prayers be moved to the way off topic category, just like posts concerning politics are. While we all have a love of bicycling, we differ dramatically in our views of religion and politics.

Please don't take this the wrong way. While of course I hope your friend recovers, I do not believe for a minute that anything any of us think or post will have any effect on the outcome. Not only am I an atheist, but I believe that people's reliance on religion over logic has created many of the problems our society is currently facing. So personally I find posts that allude to religion offensive. Sure, I don't have to open these threads, but for me it would be easier if they were posted in the way off topic section.

Well I think it should stay where it is. I'll even go further and say as an Agnostic I do think many people sending positive vibes, energy or otherwise good healing thoughts can and does help the person they are intended to help.

Anyway it certainly can't hurt, neither do words of prayers hurt me to read everyone has their own way unique to them for whatever reason.

True this is a cycling community but what are we if we aren't people first who genuinely care for each other however uniquely we choose to do so?

I don't wish to argue the subject, but to give respect to all other who wish to believe whatever they choose and offer my genuine sympathies for others, certainly this can't hurt anyones feelings unless they let it.

my .02

**Running Mommy** · 11-09-2008, 10:21 AM

Thank you biker chic, and all others who sent positive replies.
Maybe it's my lack of sleep from being up all night supporting hubby in his first ever 24 hr mtb race, but I have to say...

If you see something that requests a "prayer" or "good vibe" and you are offended- DONT OPEN IT!!!
Sheesh!
Yes, I guess you could say I took it the wrong way.

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