Daughter got hit by car

[dotma]

This has been one hell of a start to 2012. Started the new year with the stomach flu and tonight my daughter (22) got hit by a car. She was crossing a busy road (legally) with some friends, 2 lanes of traffic stopped, but the guy in the third lane did not see her and hit her. She was taken to the hospital and she has a pelvic fracture. I went to the scene of the accident because she had called me in hysterics, she had already been taken to the hospital. When i got there, they had her on a gurney in the hallway because they were so full. She told me how much her legs hurt and then she said "the first thing I did was check to make sure i still had my e cig." OMG! Anyway, they are keeping her for the night. They said that surgery will probably not be needed and it should heal on its own but she will be in pain for probably 2 months and on crutches for a long period of time. She has been staying with me and I have a split level house so its gonna be really fun for her to have to negotiate those stairs on crutches.

Anyway, the whole point of this is that any good thoughts, prayers, mojo or juju that you could send her way for a speedy recovery would be much much appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Shilo]

I am sorry dotma- I hope your daughter's recovery is smooth- how scary.

 

[Nikkita6]

I am very sorry to hear that ... many blessing and genuine well wishes to both you and your daughter. I hope 2012 will become brighter for you both.

 

[kromo]

I am very sorry to hear that ... many blessing and genuine well wishes to both you and your daughter. I hope 2012 will become brighter for you both.

me too ...

 

[Eliteedge_7]

She will be in my prayers

 

[dotma]

Thanks everybody! Y'all are the best!

 

[starrynight]

Oh wow poor thing! Positive, thoughts , prayers and healing vibes are sent!!

 

[toto1013]

Positive vibes and prayers headed your way dot for you and your daughter.
Do hope that 2012 turns around for you from it's rough start.

 

[dotma]

Thanks you guys!

 

[Moofaso]

so sorry dotma, my prayers are with you and yours, I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery. Maybe the guy in the third lane didn't see her, but she was seen and protected by someone upstairs, believe that. I am so glad it was not more serious than it was. God Bless !

 

[yo vapo]

Sorry to hear this. It must have been very scary for her, and you! It's good to know, though, that it wasn't more serious, and that she's young -- hopefully she will heal quickly.
Best,
Jon

 

[spaceballsrules]

Definitely good thoughts coming to you and your daughter from me.

Also, SUE THE .... OUT OF THE DRIVER! I don't understand why people are so nonchalant about driving and the dangers it poses. Suing him would definitely teach him a lesson, and one less dangerous driver on the roads is always a good thing.

2012 will get better, I promise!

 

[dotma]

so sorry dotma, my prayers are with you and yours, I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery. Maybe the guy in the third lane didn't see her, but she was seen and protected by someone upstairs, believe that. I am so glad it was not more serious than it was. God Bless !

Thanks again everyone. I think she is always being watched because she likes to live on the edge!

Spaceballs, That is definitely going to be in the works. My daughter is still extremely angry about it -- I, on the other hand, dont really hold anything against the driver. I think it was an accident, pure and simple. He did stop and stayed until the police arrived and he has called the hospital and wanted to come visit her but she said no. From my point of view, the actions he has taken since the accident have shown me that he is a person of integrity and responsibility and I hold no hard feelings.

 

[kaykay]

my prayers and thought are with ur daughter,only a parent knows how to worry about a child feels,god bless.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Said a prayer when I saw the title. I hope things work out well.

I personally had a fractured pelvis, cranium and C2-C3 vertebra (ejected from a car). Only lingering effects from the damage is a severed optic nerve. Miracles happen for a reason. We just wish we knew what the reason was. May your daughter's recovery be miraculous!

Good news on th PV, too!

 

[dotma]

dougiestyle -- oh my gosh thats awful! Im glad you are recovered now!

 

[Lisa66]

Dotma, so sorry! May your daughter have a speedy and full recovery. You are wise and generous person not to get angry about this..... That he seems to be owning his actions is a good thing.

 

[dotma]

Thanks Lisa! I think its something that could have happened to anybody. He wasnt under the influence or anything, just didnt see her. He sent roses to her room today with a card saying how bad he felt and, like i said, i think his actions show a lot of integrity.

 

[AutumnWolf]

Wow - how awful - I too said a prayer when I saw your post. My best wishes for a speedy recovery for her. Hang in there ok?

Lisa

 

[dotma]

Thank you Lisa! Appreciate it!