Amy's Grandpa

Amy got some bad news today while we was at the car show. I think they down played it a little untill she got home. Her grandpa was on a Bobcat and rolled it over out on the farm. Not sure if he wasn't seat belted or what but it looks like he hit his head hard enough that they think he fractured his neck. At first they acted like everthing was cool but after we got out of the show we found out that he can't move his legs. They are doing testing on him now and trying to figure out what's going on. Amy went to get her sister and is on her way to the hospital now. I hope everything goes okay. I love ya babe.

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Amy's Aunt just called me. Said they are going to do surgery.

I'll be praying for him, and for the family. Let me know if I can do anything.

Hope everything goes well.....He be in our prayers

Just got back from UC. Grandpa rolled the Bobcat over on him. He was upside down for awhile. He was having trouble breathing so he tore his shirt off. His brother didn't hear the Bobcat so he came running. He helped grandpa out of the seat belt so he could slide out. They trasported grandpa up the hill on the gator and off to the hospital they went. They went to Meadowview in Maysville. They wanted to trasport him to Lexington. Grandpa said no. So off to UC he went. He has 3 fractured vertabre. Surgury is planned for tomorrow some time not sure when or exactly what they are going to do. He said he has 7 stiches.. There is alot more than 7 staples in his head. The right side of his head is hurt pretty bad and his ear is very bruised. I told him he's grounded from the tractor and Bobcat. This makes 2 times he's been hurt on it. Just a few months back he fell taking care of the cows. That ended in a broken nose, black eye, and broken ribs.He said he's going to sell his cows but keep 2 calves. They are his babies. Just like your hot rods.. He can feel his legs and everything else. He hates the neck brace he has to wear. Grandpa said the scrapes and bruises will go away. It's the bones that are hurting. Vicki and I talked him into taking some pain meds. Hopefully he'll get a good night sleep. Thanks everyone for all your prayers. God will bless you for everyone said. Grandma is doing as good as she can. I love you too Steve!

No surgury today. The doc. wants to run some more tests and some other stuff. I'll let you know more when I know more. Thanks for the prayers..

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about this, Amy. I will keep Gramps, you, Steve and the family in my prayers. I'll have my mom put you guys on our Alaska church's prayer chain too. Been a rough summer all around for loved ones in the NKYFBA and now here.

Sincerely,

Lee

When her family called and said he couldn't move his legs I figured that was it. He's had and Angel on his shoulder for many years and I guess this time was no different. When Amy told me his legs were fine it was a relief. He a tough old bird that as been through alot. I just hope he recovers quick and they don't find anything else going on. I don't have much faith in these hospitals now a days. He's needs to start taking it easy and stop playing around on his toys so much.

RebStew wrote:He's needs to start taking it easy and stop playing around on his toys so much.

Or you need to start putting in a 5 point racing harness with a full roll cage in everything.

Glad to hear its not as bad as first thought.

I hope that for your Grandpa and your family that everything comes out ok.

Thanks guys!! He's always been a hard working man. I guess it's hard to stop. If it wasn't for his brother being close he wouldn't have made it.. No word yet.. I do know I won't go over to UC late at night anymore.. That was scary..

take a gun

Or two

Amy, it sounds like everything is going well at this point, but you family is in our thoughts and prayers.

RebStew wrote:take a gun

I thought my sister had hers. So when we went through the medal detector I was paniced. She didn't bring it so I there was nothing to worry about there. But yeah maybe next time she'll bring it.

Grandpa is going to be getting surgery as soon as the swelling goes down in his neck. They are talking about putting a rod in his neck. That doesn't sound good but we'll know more when someone gets to talk to the doctor. Thanks for the prayers.

No problem. We'll keep the prayers coming too.

He sounds like one tough old dude...sounds like this is just another one of his adventures and probably can't wait to get out there and tear things up again. My thoughts and prayers with all of ya'.

Glad to hear that he's hangin' tough, Amy!

Later,

Lee

He is a tough old bird. When I was there and they done his EKG I promised I wouldn't make fun of his chicken legs. My mom is visting him today. She'll give me some more info. Then I'll pass it on.

Grandpa's surgery is scheduled for saturday. Pray that God will guide the doctors hands and the surgery will be a sucess. So far he's been in good spirits and positive. Grandma is going to visit with him today. She's not been taking any of this too well. Thanks for the prayers and keep them coming. God is answering them.

He will be fine. He's tough as nails. The hard part will be slowing him down after he gets home.

Grandpa had surgery at 7:30 this morning. All went well. They went through the front of his throat and put a plate and 4 screws in. He'll be in ICU for tonight. He should be able to move is neck in 6-8 weeks. He heals fast and he can't wait to get back home. Thanks for the prayers and support!