706 German Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I don’t post much but just thought I would share what happened to me the other day. Day started out normal heading to work after doing a few things around the yard and taking the new dog out. Stopped at a stop sign and had a water bottle laying on my passenger seat that rolled on the floor. I remember thinking to myself just leave it alone you don’t need it. Mile and a half down the road instincts took over and I reached down to grab it and felt the pickup lunge to the left as my leg hit the steering wheel. Looked up and I was heading for the ditch. I didn’t roll and I don’t have a scratch on me but I hit the ground hard. They airlifted me to Sioux Falls where they determined I crushed L1 vertebrae in my back. The neuro surgeon elected not to do surgery and sent me home with a fitted back brace for the next 3 months. I am alive and very fortunate that nothing worse happened and I have a great group of friends and family that will put my crop in for me. Moral of the story- I am 35 years old have a wife and 4 kids and granted my life has changed greatly for the short term it could have been over just for a bottle of water. It happens in the blink of an eye. Please be safe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Wow, i am very glad it wasn’t worse, you have much to live for. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandhiller Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Never hurts to be reminded from time to time with stories such as yours. Very glad it wasn't worse and wish you a speedy and complete recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes806 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Glad it wasn't worse. Wishing you the best. May you have a complete and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeper61 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Glad you are still with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Praise God for avoiding worse outcomes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfred54 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 May you have a speedy recovery. Prayers sent for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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