Pullstart 59,694 #1 Posted January 23, 2019 About 5:30 last night my father in law called, my jokingly nature was quickly distinguished when I learned that my mother in law had been hit by a truck checking the mail. I made the 6 or 7 mile trek to their house in about 4 minutes, to find her in the ambulance and police taking statements. A vehicle was stopped in the road to turn left into a private drive directly across from their driveway so she proceeded to open the mailbox. A too fast to stop truck decided it safe to pass the Tahoe on the right, clipping her. I was so relieved to see her in that van moving her legs and able to focus and speak. Those are things we brag about when babies start growing. We shouldn’t have to be excited when the rest of our family is able to perform those functions because someone wasn’t paying attention, or driving too fast. She’s got 6 broken ribs and a punctured right lung with some air in her chest cavity, but expecting 6-8 weeks of intense pain and a full recovery. Call your parents, or kids or siblings. Remind them that you love ‘em. I’m glad to still have that ability today. 14 3 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,116 #2 Posted January 23, 2019 Good reminder Kev. Hope everything goes okay. Thank you. Well wishes... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,767 #3 Posted January 23, 2019 So sorry to hear of this, but glad it was not worse. Sounds like this was inches from a fatal accident. Prayers and best wishes for a complete recovery. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #4 Posted January 23, 2019 Hope she comes out of it alright and that the driver is punished to the full extent of the law. Sending positive thoughts up north. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #5 Posted January 23, 2019 My thoughts and prayers going out to Kevin! I cannot agree more with you brother. It can all happen in the blink of an eye. God bless 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,550 #6 Posted January 23, 2019 Prayers sent your way. I hope that her healing is fast. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 250 #7 Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks for the wake up call to show our love and support to friends and relatives. Each day is a gift and we know not the hour or day that will be our last. The world keeps going faster when what we really need is to slow down! Prayers for your mother-in-law and your family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #8 Posted January 23, 2019 Sorry to hear this happened. Hope she has a speedy recovery and mends well.. prayers coming your way.... Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,663 #9 Posted January 23, 2019 Kevin, so glad you daughters will still have their grandmother. I pray the there will be complete and rapid healing with the least possible amount of pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #10 Posted January 23, 2019 Hope she's soon up and about again, Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #11 Posted January 23, 2019 Prayers for her and family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,261 #12 Posted January 24, 2019 Prayers being sent for your mother-in-laws recovery and for the rest of the family through this time. I will never understand why people cannot put the distractions aside and slow down a little when they get behind the wheel, That 2-3 seconds saved by hurrying is not worth anyone's life. As a towing operator I see far too many accidents caused by distracted drivers or drivers who are in too much of a hurry and make senseless mistakes, both in the accidents I've worked as well as a few close calls on the side of the highway myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #13 Posted January 24, 2019 Prayers sent and thank you for reminding me dont take things for granted. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #14 Posted January 24, 2019 Godspeed Grandma Pullstart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,610 #15 Posted January 24, 2019 Hey Kevin, sorry to hear that. sending some healing prayers to your site. hope she recovers quick and full without late follow. best wishes Stefan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,129 #16 Posted January 24, 2019 Godspeed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,694 #17 Posted January 24, 2019 Thank you all for the kind thoughts. She is stable, with good pain meds and working on keeping healthy lungs. We’re hoping she will be able to go home soon, but will have to prove she can get around on her own first. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #18 Posted January 24, 2019 Very lucky...prayers for you and your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #19 Posted January 26, 2019 I'm glad she's OK overall and pray for a speedy and healthy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,756 #20 Posted January 26, 2019 Missed this one somehow dude ... prayers.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #21 Posted January 26, 2019 Prayers coming your way Kev for your MIL, you, and your family. We never know when we get on the road what or who might come our way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,694 #22 Posted January 28, 2019 Update on MIL, she’s fairing well in the hospital. For other news, their house burnt down last night. My wife and I went to try getting the cat but the smoke was already too much. It’s a total loss and deemed unsafe to go inside. The roof was collapsing and the kitchen floor is gone. I have a funeral for a family friend this morning and up to 18” of snow predicted for the day. As mentioned, hug your family. Tell ‘em you love ‘em. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #23 Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, pullstart said: Update on MIL, she’s fairing well in the hospital. For other news, their house burnt down last night. My wife and I went to try getting the cat but the smoke was already too much. It’s a total loss and deemed unsafe to go inside. The roof was collapsing and the kitchen floor is gone. I have a funeral for a family friend this morning and up to 18” of snow predicted for the day. As mentioned, hug your family. Tell ‘em you love ‘em. Items can be replaced, people can’t. Sounds like no one was in the house, or got out in time. That’s the important part. Continued prayers for you and yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #24 Posted January 28, 2019 More prayers continued, Glad to hear she's doing better - the other stuff can be replaced. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,767 #25 Posted January 28, 2019 Wow, stressful times for you guys. Prayers sent for better days ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
