""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3487 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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Barb and Steve, thinking of you, and Adam. A parents wish...that you all come through well and strong.
John and Lyn
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-------------------- Frank Smith Frank Smith Signs Albany, NY www.franksmithsigns.com Posts: 807 | From: Albany, NY USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Thanks for the heads up Nettie. Steve and Barb, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your son.
-------------------- Ricky Jackson Signs Now 614 Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA (478) 923-7722 signpimp50@hotmail.com
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Sir Issac Newton Posts: 3528 | From: Warner Robins, GA | Registered: Oct 2004
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This has got to be hard for you both... wasn’t long ago I heard Steve had went through major surgery, now this. My thoughts are with you all. Hope you make a fast recovery Adam.
-------------------- Robert Lambie Glasgow Scotland UK
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The shortreeds continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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-------------------- Jon Aston MARKETING PARTNERS "Strategy, Marketing and Business Development" Tel 705-719-9209 Posts: 1724 | From: Barrie, ON, CANADA | Registered: Sep 2000
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Thank You for all your thoughts and prayers. We've had a real scare the last few days, but things are finally starting to sort themselves out.
It all started with a phone call early Sunday morning around 2am. Some of Adam's friends were on the line. There was lots of crying and hysterics as they explained that Adam had ran his bike off the road, and was laying hurt in a wheat field somewhere. Thank God he had his cell phone.
I had them keep him on the line while I drove across town to pickup the people with Adam on the phone. They talked to him while we speed out of town towards the general area he described. Adam was able to tell us what country road he was on, and that the motorcycle headlight was still on. That was our second big break.
We were just about to make a left onto the road Adam thought he was on when someone spotted a light about 50-60 yards back in this wheat field. We had found him.
Adam was sprawled out face down beside his new 1100 Yamaha Road Star. The bike was off, but we quickly turned off the gas. He was conscious, but obviously hurt. I had his buddy call 911 while the rest of us kept Adam from moving or trying to get up. Barb was at home watching our Grandkid Lydia, so I called to let her know the situation.
Within minutes, the ambulance arrived and the paramedics went to work. A short time later, 3 police cruisers and 2 firetrucks arrived at the scene. Adam was able to discribe pain in his left ankle and middle of his back. The ankle was braced and a neck brace placed on him. He was then loaded on a back board and taken to the Fergus hospital.
I headed home with a young couple to watch Lydia, picked up Barb and headed for the hospital. At this time, I assumed his injuries were minor and the worse was over. I was wrong.
After arriving at hospital, Adam's lung began to collapse. At first, it was just one, but then a second began to fail. As his condition deteriated, an air ambulance was called to transfer him to a trama hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. 15 minutes by air...an hour and half by land. We watched as the helicoptor lifted off and then headed for Hamilton. That's pretty well where we have been until now.
As I write this Adam is still in the ICU Unit at Hamilton General. His left ankle was fractured. That required surgery to insert a steel plate and screws. His left collar bone was also dislocated. He's been on a respirator, unable to speak, but that should be out today. Until they have his lungs working 100%, he will remain in the ICU Unit.
The bike has extensive damage to the front end, but looks repairable. That's the least of our worries at this point. On a personal level, I have learned some valuable lessons.
Our kids, especially our Sons, have a hunger for their Dad's approval. It's important we remember to let them know just how valuable they are to us. I know that my Dad has always had a hard time expressing his love. At 52, I still long to hear him say that I turned out ok and met his expectations. This whole deal has made me aware that I have work to do on myself before I start passing judgement on others.
Life is a precious gift. My other Son john and I revisited the accident scene yesterday. As we stood on the shoulder of this busy highway, I was so thankful we were not there to build one of those accident memorials you see along the road.
We have much to be thankful for. Our Letterville Family is a wonderful gift.
[ August 10, 2005, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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SSOOOOO glad things are looking up a bit. You ALL will still be in our thoughts and prayers. Those kind of experiences can really make you thankful for all you have, can't they? And they also remind you of how much worse things COULD have been! Glad to hear Adam is on the mend and will recover soon. Our best to all!
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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so relieved to hear that adam is on the mend...i'm sure he is just hankerin to get rid of that respirator and speak! keep strong folks...you have a bazillion shares of positive energy coming from all over the world!!
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Thanks for the Update Steve, My prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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-------------------- Mario G. Lafreniere (Fergie) J&N Signs Winter did show up! Posts: 1257 | From: Chapleau, Ontario | Registered: Jun 1999
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Glad to hear Adam is on the mend, our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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Thanks for the update, Steve. We're rooting and praying for full recovery for Adam. God bless you guys. You've been through so much together, your family, and have been keeping the faith and the strength. May your family be closer through these challenges.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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