After the pie run - prayer request
Folks,
I just wanted to ask for your prayers and let any concerned passerby's know her status.
Along with several other riders, my girlfriend Jo and I came out to our first TWT event. Been around for a while, but finally got to an event.
We had a great time eating pie and getting to know Nixx, Muppet, Voyagerrider, and ladyride?
On the way back, the good times ended. Jo was riding her Virago and I was behind as we rode home on 1431, when an oncoming SUV swerved over into her lane and stuck her. I then watched as she slid across the pavement. I hit the brakes, swerved off the road and missed hitting her/her bike by what felt like less than a foot. After riding to almost a stop, I dumped my bike and ran back to see her. She was alert and able to talk, but had lost part of her left leg. The EMT crew did a great job stabilizing her and getting us quickly to the hospital where she was well cared for. Surgery was able to save only a portion of her leg above her knee. Other than that, signs look good - some road rash and some pain, but as of right now, it looks like nothing else serious - she will be staying with us.
We are grateful that she was wearing a helmet (based on condition of helmet - she would have been a LOT worse off), riding jacket, gloves, boots, and that the lord was looking out for her - it could have been a lot worse.
Please say a prayer for her to continue healing and for the best recovery possible. She has many friends nearby but no family. Her friends and I love her very much and are being supportive.
I just got back from the hospital (been there since yesterday). I will be leaving soon. Just wanted to ask for your prayers and any words you have for her. I will probably be back here tomorrow or Tuesday and will collect your prayers and words to share with her.
Things aren't great, but they could be a whole lot worse. I still get to spend the rest of my life with the woman I love.
Mic