One of my workers has a friend named Mike Martin who I met about 2 years ago when he and his brother did some engineering work on our offices. Back in October he hit a possum while riding his motorcycle and was severely injured. He cracked his back, broke some ribsand then some. It was questionable whether or not he would survive. He did, though, and walked out of the hospital after about 3 weeks.
He was recovering at home in back and neck braces and a lot of pain. On Nov. 1, he decided to take a drive in his Wrangler and went into the path of an 18-wheeler. He is once again in the hospital but now he’s really bad off. His injuries are extensive. He lost a kidney and part of his liver and he received over 900 stitches. he is currently in a coma.
Any kind thoughts and prayers y’all can send his way would be appreciated.
That’s some serious stitches, Paul. I can share your heart-felt concern. A few years back, a friend of mine hit a possum while riding a bicycle…going too fast at dusk. Slid down the asphalt and hit a rock and split her jaw open at the chin. She’s okay today, but what a difference the accident made in her life. Her memory isn’t at 100% I don’t think, due to head injuries, but she fakes it nicely with grace.
Wow! He’s in my thoughts and prayers too. But he’s come this far with two such serious accidents - maybe it’s a sign that God is preserving him for a special future.
I hope he fares well… he’s survived two really bad accidents - there must be some purpose for that… My thoughts and prayers are with him for blessings, strength and healing … and I promise, it was not me or any other member of the band that ran out in front of him… as much as I love possums, they can cause trouble at time… dang!
My thoughts are with him Paul. I had no idea a possum could cause that much damage.
Is it just me or have we had more than our fair share of tragic accidents and situations lately? Don’t ask me what our fair share really is but there seems to have been a lot of hard luck.
GREAT NEWS! I was just told by my Technician that Mike has been moved to a private room and that he is doing excellent except for a blood clot in his leg, and he says he’s bored and wants visitors. He is expected to make pretty much a full recovery. No brain damage or life-altering conditions. Thank you, friends, for your prayers and kind thoughts. Mike’s family also wants me to pass on thanks to all of you.
Well, I believe having a part of your body removed is pretty traumatic, but I guess the one he lost was not too critical and that is good news. Great to hear, he must be a very strong willed person.
He is expected to make pretty much a full recovery. No brain damage or life-altering conditions. Thank you, friends, for your prayers and kind thoughts. Mike’s family also wants me to pass on thanks to all of you. 