you've gotten some great input here already... just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear that your friend was in such a horrible accident... certainly every cyclists worst fear realized...
the only other thing I can say is... don't worry about "what to say"... most times you don't need to say anything... just BE there... human companionship, in and of itself, is the best support you can offer! You're a good friend to care and want to help... don't forget to take good care of YOU too... this is certainly stressful for everyone that cares for them! Hugs...
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03-15-2005, 09:18 AM #1
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03-15-2005, 09:58 AM #2
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Hi there! Thanks for your thoughts all. There must be something cosmic going on CorsairMac - I was just thinking yesterday how I ought to post an update since everyone was so kind.
I just read back over the thread and I know they all say time is a healer, well it seems the saying is true.
Friends DH, Phil, has been at home for about 6 weeks now and last week he was given permission to start putting some weight on his legs. The pevlic break was very near the hip and the bone seems to have knitted well to the massive pin they put in to secure it.
Phil seems to be in good spirits and has had lots of visits from friends bearing gifts ranging from fruit, to videos of classic riders like Eddie Mercx winning races way back when, to even a Playstation. This caused much hilarity as my friend and I were struggling even with the most basic driving game. Think it must be an in-built male skill to be able to be immediatly competant at computer games!
Now Phil can weight-bare it looks like he might even be able to get on the home trainer in the next few weeks, just to turn his legs round. He's very keen to get back to it which is great, but my friend is a little more cautious and will be very sure to make sure he takes things very gently.
For a week or two back then things seemed to be pretty grim but spring is on the way and things look a lot brighter all round. Thanks again everyone, for all your kind thoughts.
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03-15-2005, 10:14 AM #3
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Fantastic news, MM!! I bet the taking it easy part will be a struggle for him, but he's got all that time before he could put weight on it to remind him of how far he's come!
You're a great friend to them!
Namaste,
~T~
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03-15-2005, 01:35 PM #4
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Wooohoo MM!! That's Grand news! I'll still keep ya'll in my thoughts until I hear he's up and riding again - but what a relief. I reread the first part of this thread right before I posted and I remember it was very grim, and very disconcerting to cyclists just how vunerable we are. Nice to know he's "on the mend"! Keep us posted!
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03-15-2005, 02:03 PM #5
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Yay! Hope he's drinking his milk (or other calcium type beverage) to build up those bones. It's good to hear his progress - I was just thinking how hard it is to bear being too hurt or sick to ride.
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