Surviving!

[amberdreams]

My Dad is hellbent on testing his bounce-factor before he reaches his 80th birthday at the end of the month.  It would appear that diving head first down stairs impairs bouncability somewhat, and whacking your face against a door jamb at the bottom of said stairs is failry traumatic on said face.

So now he's in hospital with a broken neck!!! - he can sit up and walk with a bit of help, is talking and complaining of boredom and the excessive heating systems in hosptial wards, while my Mum is telling him it serves him right for wandering round the house in his outdoor shoes with the laces undone, and refusing to pay attention to where he's putting his feet when descending stairs...

No idea where this leaves our Christmas plans though.  Mum had a few nights booked in Norwich before coming down to ours for Christmas itself but I really can't see him being able to travel... I mean - broken neck, folks.  Even if it's just cracked vertebrae, it's got to slow him down a bit.  We'll hopefully find out more tomorrow when there are more people around in the hospital - weekend staffing is useless.

If you are squeamish turn away now because here he is in all his glory.

Comments

[monicawoe.livejournal.com]

poor amber's dad!
::sends lots of well-wishes and healing thoughts::

Just glad he's okay, otherwise!

[adrenalineshots.livejournal.com]

Oh, your poor dad! That looks like it hurt like a mother! Wish him a swift and painless recovery <3 <3 <3

[runedgirl.livejournal.com]

Omg, your poor dad! And poor all of you! Sending wishes for him to feel better soon. *hugs*

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Well as far as we know so far anyway LOL

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

He reckons it doesn't hurt much at all, he must have a very high threshold if you ask me!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I will

[adrenalineshots.livejournal.com]

Or they have him on the good stuff ;) Either way, I'm very glad to hear he's not in pain.

[tsubasalove87.livejournal.com]

Oh my god! Hope he feels better soon.
Yeah, no traveling for sure. Don't want to make things worst by overdoing it. Aw man. No more stairs for him!!

[raloria.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness! Your poor dad! :(
He's very lucky he wasn't hurt worse (though I know that's hard to say in light of the evidence). Wow. Hope he recovers quickly and that your Christmas isn't completely ruined (I know how those are). Sending healing thoughts his way!

(((HUGS)))

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Oh heck, poor old dad!
That looks very nasty - hope he can rest and take it easy.
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to him!
x

[auntmo9.livejournal.com]

Thoughts,prayers and well wishes being sent your way ans his. That looks like it hurts terribly...and yes, weekend staffing...ugh!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

But his bedroom is upstairs! He's hopeless, maybe this will teach him to hold the handrail and concentrate on looking where he's going in future....

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thanks Diz!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

He was VERY lucky. Silly old boy. And thanks for the well wishes.

[tsubasalove87.livejournal.com]

...and make sure his shoes are tied. Because that was too close.

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

O_o Whoa. Glad your Dad's okay (comparatively speaking.) Sending many healing vibes in his direction . . .

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

I know, right! I've been bullying him about it every time I go home - sometimes he listens to his beloved daughter more than he'll listen to his beleaguered wife!

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Cheers for the positive thoughts!

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Good Lord! He is one very lucky man! Sending healing thoughts in his direction!

[quickreaver.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, that's a pretty comprehensive boo-boo! Your mom need to put a bell on him and follow him around at all times, looks like. Glad he's still with us! Here's to the speediest recovery possible.

[peepingdru.livejournal.com]

poor dahlin...gentle hugs...x0x0x00x0x00x0x0

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Yes, VERY gentle hugging is in order!! Thanks darleen x

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Well she could put a bell on him but it wouldn't be very useful as she is too deaf to hear it!!! Bwhahah!

[miki-moo.livejournal.com]

Wow that sounds like an epic fall! I hope he is on the mend soon and is well enough to enjoy xmas with you guys! Best wishes to all the familly x

[tifaching.livejournal.com]

Your father is a very lucky man. Sending my wishes for a complete recovery your way.

[quickreaver.livejournal.com]

Your sense of humor through all of this is AMAZING! And kinda adorable. :D

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Why thank you. I think... he he. Got to laugh, haven't you, or you'd go mad. (Shhhhh, stop saying I'm there already).

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Yes, he doesn't do things in half measures, eh. If you are going to fall downstairs, do it like you mean it.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

He has the luck of the Irish still in him, clearly. Even 3 or 4 generations removed.

[ladywillin.livejournal.com]

Oh your poor dad!

On the one hand it's something you could all absolutely do without, on the other hand, he was lucky things weren't any worse.

I do hope he recovers quickly (he looks and sounds like the sort who will!) and that you manage to salvage something of your Christmas plans.

*hugs*

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thanks m'dear! Looks like I'll be popping up to see them for a few days later this week, coming home again on Christmas eve.

[blackrabbit42.livejournal.com]

Good Lord, what next??? Hope he recovers soon.

[reapertownusa.livejournal.com]

Oh goodness gracious, having such an encounter with stairs does not sound (or look) good at all. Despite how bad it was, I'm so glad it wasn't worse. From the sounds of it, he's a fighter, and he sure doesn't look as though he's planning on letting it keep him down for long. I hope he has a speedy recovery and you gals can keep him out of getting into any more trouble ;)

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Any more trouble...? Mmm that's a hard one. He was very upset about this accident because he was supposed to be umpiring a hockey match that afternoon. (Field hockey that is). He's going to be most unhappy if this means he will have to finally retire from the game.

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Oh don't say what's next!! You'll give him ideas...LOL

[amber1960.livejournal.com]

Thanks my dear, I appreciate it!