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Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Any good thoughts sent this way will be appreciated. We just found out that my ex-husband was in a bad accident on his jobsite today; basically he was crushed by a piece of machinery. He's in the critical care unit with a broken arm and 3 or 4 broken ribs. Some of the arteries that run from his heart up to the collarbone were injured - the doctors have put stints in them to keep them open. His lungs were also very bruised and they're worried about his breathing. As I told my husband, I don't like my ex-husband, but I certainly don't want my kids to lose their daddy. We haven't told them yet. We're hoping in a few days there will be some good news and we'll tell them then.

space opera

[ November 17, 2004, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: Space Opera ]

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

(((Space Opera))))

You haven't been having a good run of it lately. [Frown]

My best wishes and hopes for you and your family.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Nato (Member # 1448) on :

Ouch. That's going to he bard on the kids, I imagine. I hope he does okay for their sake.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Good thoughts sent. (((kids)))

I hope things get better soon.

Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :

I'm sorry. [Frown]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

((Space Opera & family))

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

good wishes your way - and healing thoughts for the kids' daddy -

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Frown]

*hugs*

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

Prayers will go out to him, poor man.

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

{{{{Space and family}}}}
{{{{gentle healing hugs for Ex-Space}}}}

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

Oh no! [Frown]

Prayers and hugs coming your way.

~Jane~

Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :

Hope everything turns out o.k..

You are in my thoughts.

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

I hope he recovers quickly and that your kids will be ok when they find out.

Posted by Uhleeuh (Member # 6803) on :

Something very similar happened to my uncle a few years ago and he managed to pull through. Here's hoping your ex-husband does as well.

[Group Hug]

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

(((Space Opera and kids)))

Sending good thoughts.

Posted by Bean Counter (Member # 6001) on :

We are so fragile...

BC

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

I went ahead and called the hospital to check on his condition. His nurse was very helpful. She said that in addition to the the injuries I listed in the post above that he also has a fractured clavicle, a crushed artery, and 2 chest tubes. They haven't had to put him on a ventilator, so that's good. She said he's doing "okay." When pressed she said that he's expected to recover.

space opera

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Here's hoping she's right about that. [Smile]

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

(((Space Opera & kids))) I hope he gets well soon.

Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :

(((Opera family and ex-Opera)))

I hope you get some more good news soon.

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

Hopefully she knows her stuff and he will recover. Wishing the best for your kids sake.

Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :

Best wishes going out to you and your kids.

(((Opera & Kids)))

Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :

Oh, dear. I hope everything goes well for your family.

(((SpaceOpera and kids)))

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Prayers from us to your family, especially your kids, Nicole...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Space Opera~~~~~~~~~~~~

Farmgirl

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Gosh, it just keeps coming. It seems like almost everyone I know is going through some sort of crisis or tragedy right now. What is going on with the world?

(((((Space Opera & kids)))))

~~~~~Ex-Mr. Opera~~~~~

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

I just got an update from his mom. She said things are looking really well. He's breathing at 50 percent of his capacity and improving, and they're going to try and get him up to walk today. Umm, I have no clue how! In addition to the other breaks, he also has a broken shoulder blade. Thanks for all the healing thoughts!

space opera

Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :

I'm glad he will be OK.

How are the kids doing?

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

We haven't told them yet. We wanted to wait till there was some good news to share, since we know they're going to be very upset.

space opera

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

(((Space Opera)))

Posted by ssywak (Member # 807) on :

(((((Space Opera & kids)))))

Good luck to you & yours, and to your ex.

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

I told the kids, stressing the positive parts, of course. There were some tears, but overall they took it really well. Operaetta immediately wanted to call, so we did after explaining that he might not be able to talk. They spoke for a few minutes; he couldn't talk long due to the pain and trouble with breathing. Boy Opera didn't want to talk (I think b/c he knew it would make him more upset). Right now they're making him cards that we'll mail tomorrow. Their dad said hopefully he'll be out of the hospital early next week.

space opera

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Smile]

*hug*

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

(((Space Opera & family))) I hope he continues to improve.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

SO -- any chance you can take the kids up to see him? Or does he live a long ways away?

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

He'll still be in the CCU this weekend, and I don't think that would be a good place for the kids to visit. They'll be with his mom for Thanksgiving, so they should be able to see him then.

space opera

edit: I guess he had a really bad night. His chest tube got clogged with a blood clot and one of his lungs filled with blood. However, his mom said they took care of that, gave him some blood and a new pain med and he's a new man today.

[ November 18, 2004, 04:01 PM: Message edited by: Space Opera ]