It's hard to believe that three and a half weeks ago my mom was given +/-12 units of blood products to live. In celebration of her survival, recovery, and homecoming I am going to find a place today where I can donate blood. Didn't know if others out there would want to make a similar tribute and attempt to "pay it forward". As Mom's trauma surgeon told her the last day I was in Idaho "You're the norm for me". It is overwhelming to know that families are going through this every day in every city.
Rock on, Mom!!
Milepost 261
The car was going northbound on this road just north of Challis, Idaho, when it went down the embankment on the left side of the picture.
Car vs. tree.
The car impacted this tree and then flipped over its hood, landing on its side facing backward against some other trees.
Miracle
This is a photo of the front passenger side of the Camry after the accident. We're so lucky to have my mom.
Front view.
The bumper was put on the hood for towing purposes.
A good Toyota ad
Despite all the damage on the other side of the car, the driver's side was relatively intact. Thanks to the designers at Toyota, my dad is here to support my mom.
Janet's first helicopter ride
This was the helo that took my mom from the site to this hospital in Idaho Falls, about 150 miles away.
Our home away from home
This is Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Grandkid therapy
Derek and Anna cheer us up every day.
Gigi, Grandpa, and Anna
Taken April 26th.
Beach Babe!
Janet at the beach in NC with the Ramsay clan in July.
Janet's Favorite Activity
Okay, besides playing with the grandkids.
1 comment:
Rock on, Jill! You're one of the heroes of this story too, y'know. I've never donated blood but am seriously thinking about it based on your story. And thinking grateful thoughts for the trauma surgeon too.
Take care,
Carolyn
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