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Paradise Mountain, New York

Last night my son was out on his four wheeler with his cousin jumping jumps they have jumped hundred of times before. My nephew came and got me and said, Brian, Joshua has gotten hurt really bad on his four wheeler. I went in my truck out in the farmers field and there laid my son. His left leg was really messed up.Plus big scrap on his back and other scrapes and cut all over his body. Called 911. They took him out on a 4x4 truck. Anyways, he under went surgery. They had to put a stainless steel rod over a foot long into his Femur Bone. Thats the big bone in your leg that connect your hip to your knee.Never got home until 4:30 this morning. It will take 3-4 months to heal. He's Lucky he is a live.What a bad year. My carpentry partner died. lost some great pumpkins that ddin't grow. Really bad weather. Lots and lots of rain. Hardly any sunshine. Lord knows what else can happen to me with six months left in the year.

6/5/2003 5:07:50 AM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

Give your son our best wishes for a speedy recovery and you take care of yourself Brat. We're all here for ya.

6/5/2003 5:26:45 AM

Central Connecticut

Sorry to hear about your string of bad luck. If your son is still alive then I'd say your luck has changed. Count your blessings and God Bless.

6/5/2003 6:27:44 AM

Farmington, Utah

Brian, my prayers are with you and your son. There is a blessing here, he is alive. The best to you and yours. Kenny B

6/5/2003 8:01:39 AM

Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

Very sorry to hear of your bad luck, I hope it changes for you soon. Best wishes to you and your Son, I hope he recovers quickly.

6/5/2003 8:39:36 AM

Nova Scotia

sorry to hear of your bad luck and hope your boy makes a full recovery. if it's any consolation bad luck runs in 3's so your luck should change and by next year you'll likely break the 1500lbs mark.

6/5/2003 8:59:31 AM

Edmonton, Canada

I'm sure your luck will turn. I'm wishing you the best of luck.

6/5/2003 9:52:57 AM

Ga.

Sorry to hear..Hope he has a speedy recovery..Will keep him in Prayers.. Jeff

6/5/2003 10:33:24 AM

[email protected]

Brat, Sometimes bad things happen for very good reasons. These are the trials of life. Without them, we do not grow. Yet during life's trials, it can be difficult at times to see how & where the good will ever come of it. But then one day, the light comes on. It could be behind you when it does. Be patient please. It will happen.
You, your son, indeed your entire network of family & friends may benefit from this in ways as yet unimagined. Life is funny this way.

Our prayers for your son's speedy recovery & best wishes to all involved.

When he's ready, give that boy a hug & remember these words.

Have faith & believe. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I know. - Steve

6/5/2003 10:54:27 AM

Kuna, Id.

Brian,
Sorry to hear about your son, But as said don't look at it as bad luck look at it as your turning point. He's still alive. Hope he gets better soon. Heck at his age metal pins are cool. Take care buddy
Ken

6/5/2003 11:36:13 AM

syracuse, ny

all that everyone said, plus try not to ask what else can go wrong--for you may find out sooner by asking.

i sincerely hope everything gets better for you, and of course your son. may he recover quickly! 'pal

6/5/2003 12:49:03 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

I feel for ya! my son broke his arm in two places monday, after he crashed his bike over a neighbors kids bike. and i thought i was the only person that had the proverbial black cloud following him around!

6/5/2003 12:49:54 PM

Commack, NY

best wishes to your son for a quick recovery.

scott

6/5/2003 1:41:02 PM

Sequim, WA

Brian, I'm sorry to hear of your son's accident. Broken bones mend in time, maybe he'll learn something from this and come out better and stronger in the end. We'll all have pumpkins that don't grow at one time or another. Losing a partner of any kind is difficult. I have had the black cloud dogging me for a year now. My youngest daughter has been hospitalized numerous times and they still don't know what's causing her problems. Medical expenses are eating us up. It's amazing how much a supposedly "good" insurance won't cover. I was laid off from my job in April and am still looking for work. My old truck died on me the beginning of May. And Stan told me last night he has plants with 6' vines while mine are just starting to lay down. I try to look on the bright side though. When my daughter is doing well she is the greatest gift in my life. I still have a roof over my head and a place to grow my garden. My wife still loves me I think. And I was able to buy another truck and dig myself deeper into debt. Antidepressants are a good thing as well if you still have trouble finding sunshine in your life. At least I can't complain about the weather, 83º and sunny at mid day in Western Washington, for June 5th that is a huge bonus.

6/5/2003 3:14:01 PM

Wroclaw, Poland (51 N, 17 E)

I've broke my leg last year and I wish Your son to recover fast.

Mayby your bad luck will turn one day into good luck. You'll get up in the morning, go to see your pumpkins and you will see 1000 (or more) lbs pumpkin! :)

6/5/2003 3:32:12 PM

No Place Special

Sorry to hear about your son. Wishing better luck for you and yours.

Mike Frantz

6/5/2003 3:33:59 PM

wilmington,ma.

Sorry to hear about your son
Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Remember I cryed because I had no shoes,
untill I saw a man with no feet!

6/5/2003 3:55:05 PM

Webster, NY

Sorry to hear about your son Brat, I hope he has a speedy recovery and can soon help you in that garden.

6/5/2003 4:12:57 PM

North Ga

Here's to a speedy recovery Joshua!!
The Hildebrands

6/5/2003 4:29:11 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

That is some tough news.
Hope your son heals quickly.

Hang in there Brat.

Some warmer temps and sunshine are on their way.

6/5/2003 4:39:05 PM

Mastic Beach, New York

hang in there pumpkinbrat,i wish him a speedy recovery

6/5/2003 5:20:38 PM

Utah

hope the future holds good luck for you ...
... best wishes for a speedy recovery...
watch out for those 4-wheelers... almost everyone I know that has one has been injured on it. My buddy broke his collar bone this spring.

6/5/2003 5:35:02 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

Hoping for a Speedy recovery for you son.

Tom

6/5/2003 8:55:04 PM

Montoursville, PA

Holy smokes! Our prayers for all concerned. What is to be is to be or something like that. May you all recover stronger for the effort to understand and heal.

6/5/2003 9:12:02 PM

Liverpool , England

Feel for yer man...hope he heals fast..best of wishes

Alun

6/5/2003 9:13:02 PM

Amherst, WI

Keep your head up, Brat. Stay strong and happy for your son, he needs you now. May God bless.

6/5/2003 10:33:07 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

I'm sure your luck will turn. Wishing you the best

Don

6/6/2003 12:57:20 AM

Spanish Ontario

PumpkinBrat if it wasn,t for bad luck you,d have no luck at all be strong wish your son all the best Ken

6/6/2003 10:52:53 AM

Rm, Tn

I didn't write this poem But it has been a blessing to me. I hope it will encourage you. Bad times do get better !

My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me.
I cannot choose the colors as He weaveth steadily.
Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, and I, in foolish pride,
Forget He sees the upper and I the under side
Not until the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly.
Will God unroll the canvas, and show me the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful, in the weaver's skillful
As the threads of gold and silver, in the pattern He has planned

6/6/2003 12:07:37 PM

Puyallup, WA

Nancy and I wish your son a speedy recovery. Best wishes for a successfull season.

6/6/2003 1:03:43 PM

porterville, calif.

I am wishing you the best. I know what you are talking about. The last 8 months has been tuff for me too. But as they say you just have to keep going forward , things will get better for you and your son. Greg

6/6/2003 2:53:27 PM

Joliet, IL

sorry for the bad luck brat. like you said, it could have been a lot worse. keep on keepin' on and soon the good
luck will come.
jeff

6/6/2003 5:12:39 PM