Bad Day at Mystery Bay

Dreamer · Once a C-Brat, always a C-Brat Dreamer- Sold 25 Feb. 2013

"It's stopped raining! I'll think I'll go for a walk". As Janet left the boat today around 2:00PM, I was taking a snooze. 2 minutes later, friends alerted me that she was down on the dock and in a lot of pain. Everything went into fast-forward mode and the bottom line is: After an ambulance ride and 4 hours in ER, she is in Jefferson County Hospital with 7 breaks in 5 ribs and controling the pain with a self operated painkiller pump.

We can't say enough about the EMTs on Marrowstone Island and the staff at the Hospital. We had 6 EMTs on our boat and 2 ambulances in the parking lot. She's had a boat load of high powered pain killers today and has quickly learned to love them. Ultra Sound tests eliminated any other injuries and tomorrow may bring some high tech anesthetics being used on the individual ribs.

Lots of logistics to deal with, me in Sequim, Boat in Mystery Bay, Truck and trailer at John Wayne Marina. We'll get janet home first and the rest will get worked out. Those of you who share our Faith, we covet your prayers.

akjack · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:50 am Post subject:

So sorry to hear about your bad luck. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Broken ribs are no fun and 7 of them is terrible.

AKjack

JamesTXSD · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:16 am Post subject:

Roger and Janet,

We are so sorry to hear about Janet's accident. Please know that the thoughts, prayers, and best wishes from us and the whole family of C-Brats are coming your way. Thank goodness for all the emergency workers and hopes for a speedy recovery.

Jim & Joan

Sea Wolf · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:44 am Post subject:

Roger-

We're so sorry to hear of Janet's accident. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you both. We're hoping for a speedy recovery and a return to your boating activities as soon as possible. Keep us informed about Janet's progress.

Joe. Rose

Robbi · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:19 am Post subject:

Roger and Janet, Oh my, this is bad news. So sorry that this has happened, but thank goodness you were at a dock with quick medical attention nearby.
Roger, if you need any help with the boat and or truck and trailer, I am just over an hour away, and I have nothing going on today or tomorrow. I could also stay with Janet while you collect your boat and trailer. Please let me know if I can help out in any way.
Thoughts and prayers to you both.
Robbi

Pat Anderson · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:39 am Post subject:

Roger - you know Patty and I are thinking about you two...give Janet our best.

matt_unique · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: Ouch

OMG that's terrible news, sorry to hear about that. I had one broken rib once from a motorcycle wreck and it was unreal. When you lay down your ribs stretch and it really hurts, getting up is the same, and if you sneeze...forget it.

I hope she recovers quickly. I assume she slipped on the dock and did not fall for any other reason?

Grumpy · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Roger, So sorry to hear that. OUr thougts and paryers wil be with you and if we can help you in any way let us know. we are only a short ferry ride away (when it runs).

Merv & Kathy

Sarge · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:13 am Post subject:

Roger and Janet,

My families thoughts and prayers will be with you for a speedy and manageable recovery.

-Carl

Trinity · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

You are in our prayers. Glad to hear you had such a great response to your emergency. Keep us all posted.

Nancy

Rock-C · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:37 am Post subject:

Roger
Sorry to hear of Janet's fall. Give her our best wishes.
Terry

hardee · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: Help available

Roger, we're here to help, just let us know. Transportation, homecare, hospital visit, whatever we can do. With backgrounds in nursing and respiratory care, we REALLY know what kind of pain and rehab she's going through! Cry

That's the story of Harvey's last day working respiratory...six big guys holding 1 tiny, crazy person and a leg got free and hit Harvey in the side resulting in 3 broken ribs. Harvey says he got "kicked" out of Respiratory.
Our prayers are certainly with you both.

Harvey and Deena

Sleepy-C Moon

Doryman · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:

That must have been one horrendous fall. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

Warren

drjohn71a · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

Roger,

So sorry to hear about Janet's misfortune. I hope she's up and navigating again soon. 'Wish I were closer to help you out with the boat. Hang in there and best wishes for a smooth recovery to Janet,

John

Plan C · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

I am in Port Townsend and am available if you need help on land or water today.

Dave