My commuting partner got taken out.

[Possegal]

I heard this on the news that day and found myself worrying it was one of you folks. How awful for your friend! Continued prayers for a quick recovery for him. And you take care too, don't beat yourself up for things you can not change.

[imdeanna]

OMGosh that is horrible!!.......Sending healing vibes for your friend.....

Let us know how he's doing!!! Hopefully when they take him off heavy sedation he can let everyone know what happened!

[Grog]

I'm thinking about the two of you. Healing thoughts your way...

[spokewench]

That is just horrible - i'm thinking of you and Terry and his wife.

[Trigress]

Good heavens, I'm sorry to hear this. Seeing maniac drivers every time we're out (passed with a foot's clearing yesterday), it's all too obvious that accidents will happen, and my sympathies go to all those who are not fortunate enough to escape impact.

Keep us posted, and my regards to your friend.

[7rider]

Thanks all.
Got good news from Terry's wife.
She was laughing and giddy -- the best she's sounded all week.
They took Terry off the ventilator and he's breathing on his own now. He does have an oxygen mask for some additional support, but that's doing okay.
They also took off the restraints. Evidently, he would come 'round and start trying to rip tubes out, so they had to restrain him (!). But those are gone now too, and they're letting him come slowly out of the sedation. Pain meds will probably be with him for a while, however.
So...things are looking up. DH and I plan to go visit him tonight. I picked up his package o' goodies from the Bike to Work Day pit stop, so I'll go bearing gifts for him. Don't know if he'll want to give up on the bikes, tho (I hope not).

[Geonz]

Please keep us posted. Many prayers here.