On May 1st, Janet and Brian had a car accident in Challis, Idaho, on their way from California to Montana. Their car flipped over. They were air lifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls for treatment. Brian has some abrasions. Janet has multiple broken bones. She has broken her leg (femur), pelvis, arm, thumb, a vertabra in her neck, and a vertebra in her spine. So far there is no paralysis, brain injury, or damage to internal organs.
The people of Challis were wonderful and supportive, and the vet there has Sylvia the cat, who is doing fine. Rita the cat escaped after the accident, but everyone will continue looking for her at the site.
Janet had surgery the evening of May 1st to put pins in to stabilize her leg, pelvis, and arm. The surgery went well, and today (May 2nd), she has another surgery scheduled for her back. They will remove bone fragments and put some pins in her lower back, and attach a halo to her neck and head to immobilize the fractured vertabra in her neck.
Jill, Barry, Derek and Anna drove down from Hamilton the night of May 1st, by way of Challis. They got Janet and Brian's things from their car and put food out for Rita by the accident site. Jill thinks she might have heard a meow, but it was dark and Rita didn't come out of hiding. They are now staying in a room at the Hampton Inn Idaho Falls right next to the hospital. Brian spent the night keeping Janet company in Intensive Care.
Jill and Brian are attending a doctor's meeting right now before Janet's possible back surgery. Amy is flying in tonight. We will keep you all updated, especially when Janet gets a room and a telephone. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers.
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.
4 comments:
Hi, thanks to Amy for calling and informing me of the accident and the web address for this blog site. I hope that all continues to go well with Janet's surgery and recovery. Please let Brian know that if he needs anything, let me know. I can drive over, fly to help or anything else that would be of use. Give my best to Janet and let her know that our prayers are for her swift and compelte recovery. Please take care, Bruce.
I hope that Rita makes it back, she is my fav.
Amy, Thanks so much for keeping us posted. We will keep Janet and the rest of your family in our prayers and will be reading about her recovery. She is strong in many ways and we certainly hope she can channel this strength and her boundless energy into herself for this challenging period. She is such a giver that it will be hard for her to give to herself! Sending love and healing thoughts your way, Sheri Brown (Sterling, VA)
Thanks for forwarding the blog and letting me know what is happenening. I will keep checking in and please know I am thinking of all of you. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Niki
Hiya Hansens,
Have zipped a quick e-mail to Amy and Jill, but will repeat myself here. Thank God Brian and Janet are alive and the power of love and prayer will keep Janet fighting and pull her through. She is one tough lady! I wish I could hug you all, but hope you can feel it.
Frank and I have had a busy week golfing and gardening and yesterday I had 8 ladies here for a tea. They are the ladies that I volunteer with at the hospital. On Friday night we went to see Colby in his school play, "A Raisin in the Sun". He graduates from high school in June.
We do hope you are able to find Rita. Just keep your chin up and know we are thinking of you all. Much Love, Linda and Frank XXXX
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