Monday, April 5, 2010

Accident

My sick boys both being pushed on wheels around the hospital
Family fun at the hospital


These are pictures of Mike doing the jump the first time before he crashed.

Mike was in a bad bike accident on Tuesday March 30 in St. George. He was going off a jump and wanted to do it again. The second time he didn't land correctly. His back tire landed first, his front tire immediately smashed down, throwing Mike off really hard and fast. He ended up with a broken bike helmet, a concussion, bruised ribs and lung, a fractured spleen, and his left testicle removed. The last one was a joke.

Our good friend Ben was there and immediately gave Mike a blessing and took him to the hospital. Ben spent the night at the hospital and took care of Mike until Wednesday when Mary and I arrived. We are so grateful for all of Ben's help and kindness!!!

He spent six days in the hospital recovering and for preventative measures, making sure his spleen didn't rupture. He was not allowed to eat or drink for 48 hours in case his spleen did rupture. A ruptured spleen would result in immediate surgery. His spleen didn't rupture and he was able to start with drinks and work his way up to solid foods.

While we were there Anson got sick with a temperature of 102. It was a very stressful time having both of my boys sick at the same time. Mary helped out so much and by Sunday morning Anson's temperature went away and that night Mike was discharged from the hospital!!!

We are now in Mapleton, staying with Mike's parents and Mike is taking it easy. He is pretty stressed because he is taking the MCAT in a week and a half.

We want to thank everyone for your prayers, fasting, and concern on Mike's behalf. We know that your prayers helped immensely. The Lord has watched over, protected, and sent us peace during our time of trial. We were blessed to watch general conference this Easter weekend. It was a great reminder to me that the Lord is in control and I need to put my trust in him. It also helped me come to a better understanding of the Savior's atonement and the suffering he went through. I know he understands every pain and heartache I will ever go through and I am so grateful for him.

4 comments:

Hunter Clan said...

So sorry to hear about ALL of that. Scary stuff! I'm so glad you guys are out of the hospital & doing better. We will be praying for you guys!

Sypher said...

We love you guys. I wish the boy's trip would have been better :) Glad all is well. Kay, Ben, Dax

Shannon said...

My word. That was some fall... so sorry to hear about the testicle :) (That part seriously made me laugh.) Hope the recovery goes well, and that baby boy is feeling better. We will be thinking of yall!

Matt, Shannon, Isaac, Eli Dudley
www.msdudley.blogspot.com

Jeremy and Ruth said...

Ali, that is soo scary! I am so glad that things have worked out for you guys! i am glad i found your blog, i will now become an offical FoShaw blog stocker!

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