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[synapticjava]

for those that don't know, I had to rush to iowa city university hospital on thursday. my dad was taken there after the trench he was digging for work caved in on him. he was burried for about 7 minutes until my brother, who was working with him, found him and dug out his head so he could breathe. he swallowed a lot of dirt, and I guess he was "out" for a few minutes from lack of oxegyn. (further information is here about it.

he's okay(ish). he's got a broken pelvis and a few other injuries. we're waiting on further x-rays and ct-scans to see if he's going to need surgery. they said there's a possibility of brain damage from not having oxygen, which scares me. naturally, my mom's a wreck, but she's trying to stay strong for him and for us. i just hope that she can cope with it all. when the doctor gave us the news that he might not be able to walk without assistance again, she passed out. i've never seen that happen before. i mean, my mom's the strongest woman in the world.

so, I'm exhausted. and I feel kinda useless because there's nothing I can do to help. i'm just going kinda crazy. i mean, it's my dad, you know? I'm just so thankful brian was there.

Comments

[nimmy.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Honey, you're all in my prayers.

[caviling]

Oh my God.


Y'all will be in my prayers. Your mom's really lucky to have you and your brother.

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

You know i love you. REally love you. If i can ever do anything, darling, i will

[tabaqui]

Oh, bay-bee. That sucks so hard. I hope things get better for him. Try to breathe, try to rest. You can help by just *being* there, and not fretting yourself sick, you know?
*offers hugs and anything else you need*

[kitty-poker1.livejournal.com]

Try to get some rest, hon. There's nothing you can do at the moment except support your mom and try to be positive. All your friends are rooting for you and your family. *hugs*

[nashmaveric.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: I know how it feels to be stuck waiting and not able to do anything. Wish I could help some.

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

Horrible.
Just horrible.

[bipolarbaby.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry man! If there is anything that YOU need just gimmie a holla! big *hug*! And I know your Mom really appreciates you just being there so just breathe everythings going to be fine :)