Update: Good and bad news.

[Got Gear?]

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Good news is in regards to my brother. Doctors say he WILL walk again. Asside from that they really don't say much. This could mean anything from "he'll make a complete recovery" to "He'll need a cane for the rest of his life" We're all pulling for him. Luckily there was no major nerve damage. He was actually released from the hospital yesterday after 9 days inside. He's wheelchair bound for the next month or so, but things are looking good for his recovery. Total list of broken bones include:
1 - broken hip
5" section of his femur "shattered"
1 - broken tibula
1 - broken fibula
3 - bones in his foot broken.

Attached below is a copy of the X-ray of his femur. According to the scale, that large shard of bone is approx 4 - 5" long.

Bad news: My cousin was involved in some sort of workplace accident on Monday. Details are sketchy, but I guess he was working at some sort of a sawmill. From what I've heard, his shirt got caught in a saw and it pulled him in. I don't know the extent of his injuries yet, but I do know that he has lost an arm. This is my closest cousin so it hits hard..especially after dealing with my brother. He's about an 8hour drive away, so I might be taking a trip to see him in the hospital for the next few days.

My poor grandparents are having a hard time of it. I'm the only 3rd generation male that hasn't been involved in a major accident this month. My grandmother even offered to buy me a helmet to wear...she was serious. When I told her that I wouldn't wear it, she started to cry...nearly broke my heart so I told her I'd wear my bicycle helmet when driving or working near heavy machinery or power tools.

Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. I think they helped in my brothers case as it was looking pretty bad at first, but once the doctors started surgery they discovered it wasn't as bad as they thought. Most of the damage turned out to be just broken bones..

Unfortunately, it looks like it's going to be another few weeks before I can put any time into the board. Take er easy everyone, and for god sakes be careful out there...

[SUGARBABY]

TweetOMG That image is horrible,

Both your bro and cousin will remain in my prayers - AND YOU BE SAFE TOO! Otherwise we'll all come kick your ass FOR your grandma!

We miss you, but we understand your priorities. Take Care, sweets

[BlondeD]

TweetOh my gosh...that is good about your brother...but I know it is hard to be overly excited since your cousin has been in such a terrible accident. You will be in my prayers. Be careful.

[Phreak]

Tweetbest wishes to you and your family

[desialbob]

TweetThis hits home for me! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

[Got Gear?]

TweetThanks again everyone for your well wishes and prayers. I'm not a religious person, but this whole incident has me wondering. Things were looking pretty bleak at 1st for my brother. Once the doctors saw the x-rays, they were prepareing us for the worst. A few days later when they open him up, they found that asside from all the broken bones, his leg/hip was in pretty good shape. There was very little nerve damage, and all of his joints were intact.

I'm pretty sure I heard the surgeon say the word "miracle".

[FUZO]

TweetWILL KEEP PRAYING GG

[trip]

TweetWhew, Great News GG, if nerve damage is minimal, he should be good to go in time.

Sorry about your cousin, that's a tough one.

[Th3w0rld1sm1ne]

TweetThere have been numerous studies about the effects of mass prayer and meditation causeing miracles to occur... So good to hear about your bro! Everyone keep praying, meditating and believing in a full recovery! what a bummer about your cousin, gotta be tough on the gramps like you say. You all continue to be in my thoughts. Take care bro.

[HungarianBeast]

TweetHang in there buddy.

Judging by the x-ray, your brother was wearing leathers. Good thing!

[geesler]

TweetThats great news about your bro GG- your family will continue to be in my thoughts and hope your brother and cousing both recover fully and quicky!

[daved150]

TweetSORRY ABOUT YOUR COUSIN BRO!!! I HOPE YOU GET TO GO SEE HIM..I'M SURE THAT'LL MEAN ALOT...I'M GLAD FOR YOUR BROTHER!! I'M SURE HE'LL TAKE THE CANE OPTION OVER THE OTHER!!!

[space mountain]

Tweetstill very sorry to hear bro about your family .. i still remember u in my prayers..!

[kite]

Tweetkeeping you in my prayers