OMG!!!!!! let send some prayers everyone!!!

[Rhode Island Red]

Glad to see your healthy enough to post on the 'net . I cannot say anything better than what's already been said but I'll give it a try

Right now, please just worry about your body healing, Tendons and cartilage take the longest of all to heal, so don't feel depressed or down if even after 6 months your not back to normal. These may take 1-2 years to recover to your liking. I had to quit Aikido so my shoulder and right knee catilage/tendons could heal from unrelated events (over-stretching, twisting). It took a year for my shoulder to feel normal again. So please be patient with your body, if it does not cooperate with you for an extended time.

As for the accident, best best I can figure, is to get a lawyer to handle all the details. Let him do all the paperwork, and errand-running related due to the accident, so you can focus on mending your wounds. The stress from you trying to handle it all yourself will slow down your body's healing. You have your hands full enough already.

I am just downright glad your alive! I'll be praying for you for a speedy recovery and return to your everyday life

[wolfdogs]

glad to see ya here, broh.

forget the car... we need to find another. that pillar says it all.

hearing your story on the phone was one thing... but seeing that car....my God. thats sobering as h@ll........... d@mn.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God was on your side.

[redws6]

hey joe, im glad that your still alive! that was horrific.... take care of yourself brother.

chris

[Black97]

Glad you you made it out in one piece. Hope the other guy gets what he deserves and then some.

As for the car I'm no expert but looking at the pics, I wouldn't even try to fix it.

[Mark B]

If somehow the driver of the truck gets off... Let us know. I am sure a bunch of us can get down there once you fully recover & organize a "meeting" with the guy. Things WILL be right again.

[ryan34]

I am so glad to hear from you joe...and atleast there are still some decent people in the world. (the people who stopped the truck i mean) Hope you feel better man, god bless.

[Y2KHAWK]

Glad your here with us. Hopefully each day will get easier and better for you.

[blackthunder50]

Joe, that story gave me the chills. All that matters is your ok and still here with us. Thank goodness the guy stopped and people didn't let him go, I hope he gets hit with every possible thing. Get well soon man!!!

[Rob B (shoebox)]

I'm sure it is sad to look at the car, but it's only a car. I've been around this board for many years and am proud to "know" you through it. My most positive thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover.

[Crazy Canuk]

It's good to hear from you Joe!

God was looking out for you to be sure! To have a off duty EMT there and people to stop the truck from driving off, not to mention that something like this happened after you dropped off your son and not before are all things to be thankful for.

I can't begin to imagine what you are going thru but like how others have stated, cars can be replaced but you can't be. I am glad you came thru it and it may be a bit untill your feeling top knotch again make sure you remember you have alot of people here to help lift your spirit when your having bad days.

In reguards to the accident I can't fathom how someone could leave someone hurt in a accident let alone one that they cause. I believe that will take care of itself in the end and I agree that you should talk to a lawyer to see your options since you have a few witnesses.

I pray your recovery is quick and whenever you need support let us know!

Bill

[MS94TA]

Joe,

My thoughts and prayers are with you... And thanks again for the help you've given. May God bless you with a speedy recovery.

-Martin

[Joe 1320]

I wanted to give everyone an update. I found out something that just cements how lucky I really am.


I had to get out of the house, not because I wanted to, I had a doctor's appointment that was late in the day. Once I found the place that was next to the hospital, I entered the building. I signed in and turned around to go sit down. Erica ,my devoted girlfriend who has been by my side though all this had just sat down. As I looked at her all she did was point. I wasn't really paying much attention as the pain had all of that. I was about to sit down she finally said "Look!". OK....so I turn around and look at what she was pointing at. Then the bomb hit me. All I see is plaques and photos everywhere. And I'm not talking stuff like "Thanks for helping the ladies aux". I see photos of him with military brass, governors, chief of staff. Then I see the Bronze Star for service in operation Enduring Freedom in Afganistan. Then I look a little closer......his name is Colonel Jose' Thomas-Richards. Now all I could do was stare at the walls, reading all the awards and decorations. It took awhile for me to get past the room, but the wait was an enjoyable one.

When it was my turn, he strolled into the examining room and was greeted by a patient with a big smile. He and I both agree that I was very fortunate to be here on this day. He hadn't seen the photos from the newspaper yet. It's the one that you guys haven't seen either , the one with an 7" tree limb exiting the driver's door. We chatted about a few things in regards, he did mention that I looked like I just got back from Afganistan. Comforting, I thought to myself. At least it was coming from someone who would be very knowledgeable about the subject. He is a very pleasant man to be around and I thanked him for all his efforts. I'll be seeing him alot in the future, hopefully with no injuries that is. We laughed, he gave me his prognosis and explained everything . The good news is that no nerves were severed. I have good mobility and things are looking good. I may need more attention to the legs, if things don't improve it's MRI time. We just have to go one step at a time. I shook his hand, we both smiled and I hobbled down the hallway that lead to freedom, feeling oh so glad to be alive.

I left the office, again thinking to my self. What would be the odds of having an off duty EMT arrive at the scene just after impact, the choppers being grounded so I was forced to be diverted to the closest hospital, a decorated miltary Colonel specializing in this very type of trauma being right next to the hospital with an entire team of his staff that are comprised of highly experienced army staff? Its what they call a real long shot for those that like to gamble. That's a little help from the man upstairs.


Yes siree folks, I hurt like hell but I'm feelin oh so good.

oh, the body man say 10K to fix if he does it all. I'm having him crunch the numbers on just the roof and rear quarter panel. I'm thinking I'll have to do the rest.

[Joshu]

oh, the body man say 10K to fix if he does it all. I'm having him crunch the numbers on just the roof and rear quarter panel. I'm thinking I'll have to do the rest.

When so many things come together like that you know that there's a big man upstairs and its not just coincidence. Somebody up there must want you fixed up fast and well!

So are you telling us this car with the tree through it is coming back?

[Steel2686]

Yes siree folks, I hurt like hell but I'm feelin oh so good.

It's great to hear from you, Joe. Keep your spirits up. We're here when you need us.

[ryan34]

So does the other guy have insurance? If so, shouldn't they be paying for the damage?