Connie B Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi Everyone! I just got a note from David P. and he asked me to relay this message to everyone, so here goes: David wrote: Hi Connie. Got a bit of bad news. I'm out of commission for a while- fell off a ladder Saturday morning. Broke a rib, punctured the lung - which then partially collapsed, dislocated my collar bone and popped a couple ribs next to my sternum. Spent a coulpe days in the hospital. I'm home now and off work for a week or two. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If anyone wishes to send David a Get Well card, please feel free to PM me and I will share with you his address. For those of you that don't know this, David only has ONE lung. Thank God he's okay!! We love you Daivd P., and I wish you well my friend!! Love & Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks, Connie. Well, David, I guess you will now get the rest your body needs. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I don't do ladders anymore -- get others to do that. Ha! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Card from Denmark on its way, and lots of love and hugs sent already!!! hehehe, get some rest David!!! and stay off those ladders! HUGS Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Connie--Thanks for letting us know. (((DAVID))) My goodness!!! OUCH!!! Please rest up, heal, and take good care of that lovely lung of yours. I think Don might be on to something re: ladders... Sending rejuvinative thoughts your way. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks Connie, Lots of prayers coming your way, David. Get well soon and no more ladders, climb on the bicycle, not the ladder... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks. Wow! Prayers going up! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Oh David P.. I am sorry to hear about this. Not good to hurt the remaining lung David...sorry...I am sure your wife has already chewed you up pretty good. Get well soon and REST (yes I'm yelling that). Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 My Goodness David, This sounds so painful. I hope you will be feeling much better soon. Positive prayers coming your way. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, Get well soon--you are such an inspiration==I hate to think of you being all laid up. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, Ouch, just think what you could have hurt if you fell off when you were on the second step. In all seriousness, get better pronto. Hope you have your old pillow from surgery to hold against those ribs when you cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David,I guess I have to yell at you too.GET SOME REST.GET WELL SOON.There now I'm done yelling.Hope you onlget minor pain and mend up soon. They broke some of my ribs when my left lung was removed.ouch for some time after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, David, David! You win! With one lung your collpsed lung and broken ribs beats my broken leg last year! Get better soon! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Ouch.... I hope everything is OK David P... Praying for a full recovery Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I'm shaking my head and giving praise to God that David came out of it as well as he did! How scary! As my husband said, " Well, that won't stop him!" and I also believe that to be true. Thinking of you with love and affection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David,,,,,,,Prayers for a swift recovery,,,,my goodness!!! Peace and blessings Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, Don't you know that you one-lungers have to take care of the one you have left? I hope you are breathing a little easier and have something for that pain. Next time, get someone else to get on that ladder....preferably someone with 2 lungs. Take care of yourself and keep in touch when you feel like typing. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, Ouch is right, broke ribs before myself, but please do rest and take care of yourself so you can heal. Praying for you to heal quickly and well. Try not to get into too much trouble while you are off work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 OUCH... Get well soon David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David!! You crazy guy! Hope you are feeling better soon - look after that lung! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I hope somebody hid all the ladders from you, David!! Keep your feet on the ground, please...and HEAL quickly! Hurry back....but meanwhile, take care of yourself and leave the handyman stuff to..........a handyman, okay!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, I am guessing this will keep you down for, like ---- a day or two! You are incredibly strong, but please rest for as long as is suggested to you! Hope to see you back soon and that the ouchies go away quickly! love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thanks Connie, You were so lucky David. I just had a friend who also fell off a ladder. He had to have his whole arm reconstructed. He's not doing very well, he's a carpenter. Hopefully you ARE doing better. Prayers and thoughts are w/ you. Please take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Gee, David, did you use up all your vacation days for the year and HAVE to pull a stunt like that to get time off?? Hope you're healing and come back stronger than ever (and a little more ladder-shy wouldn't hurt)! Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirus226 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Hoping for a quick recovery for you David. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 David, So sorry to hear this ...Please rest and I pray you will be on the mend soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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