It started as any other Saturday...Travis and the older kids were outside playing and I was inside with the babies getting a few things done. Just before noon Travis came in to tell me he was taking the kids with Kasey and they were going to hunt for pheasants. I asked him to please be careful...famous last words. They were in the middle of one of Garrett's orchards where there is a good size canal. Travis was on the four wheeler and was attempting to climb out of the canal. What happened next is a little unclear since Travis cannot remember and no one saw, but it appears that the wheels came up and the four wheeler flipped on top of Travis and then landed quite a distance from him. Emma was the first one to see and repeatedly asked Travis (who was gushing bloodfrom his nose) if he was ok. He asked her to go get Kasey and when Kasey and his brother got to Travis they decided they better call 911. Travis took an ambulance ride to West Valley where it was determined he has a concussion, a puncture wound to the right forearm, muscle damage to that same arm, and his nose is broken in four places. They did what they could for him at the hospital and then sent us home. He was so out of it--both from the medicine and also from the blow to the head. We will be seeing the ENT specialist when the nasal swelling goes down to address the broken nose.
The hospital staff told me that today would be the more difficult day, but really Travis is doing very well. He is sore and with each passing hour it seems a new part of his body aches. He has some pretty potent medication and fortunately is able to breathe through his nose so he can rest relatively comfortably.
I am SO grateful none of the kids were on the four wheeler with him as they often are. I know it is no coincidence that this accident which could have been devastating was relatively minor. In conference a year ago Elder Holland talked about guardian angels, and we know they are real.
The response from all those who love us has been wonderful and overwhelming. Thank you everyone for your love and support and for your continued prayers.
3 comments:
Oh Jamie, how scary! I'm glad the accident wasn't more serious and will pray for a speedy recovery for Travis!
oh my gosh!!! I hope Travis's recovery goes well. good grief! how scary.
you guys have had more ambulance rides in the few short years you have been together than anyone else I know! ;)
hugs!
oh how scary!!! At least it wasn't worse! there is no doubt there was a angel watching him then! Your in our prayers. hope he gets to feeling better soon!
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