BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:19 AM

good reports & good friends

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 10:52 PM

Little Hawk, I'll be keeping Raptor, his fiancee, and friends like you in the Light. Thank you for sharing this information. I'm glad he has the Canadian Health Care System and is already able to use a walker. I pay for one of the best available in the US and once was in an induced coma for almost a month. When the insurance money for my occupational and physical therapy ran out, I was just starting the transition from a walker to a cane. (I'm much better now because of what I've done on my own. Unless you saw me stepping off a curb or walking down stairs with no railing, you wouldn't know I'd ever had a problem.) Please continue to let us know about Raptor's progress. I'm glad he has you for a friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Janie
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 09:14 PM

Terrific! And I'm betting David will be a "star pupil" with the PT folks at the rehab hospital.

Thanks for keeping us updated, LH.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: akenaton
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 05:03 PM

A small Scottish voice to add to the good wishes David.....you have been very unfortunate in your accident and injuries, but very lucky to have a friend like George, it says much about you....Ake.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 02:47 PM

Yes, the Canadian Health Care System gets a lot of criticism in the US. Meanwhile, we have people robbing banks in the US so they can be locked up and receive prison medical care, and that's no joke.

But I digress. Back to Raptor and his recuperation. Keep your chin up, friend!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 02:37 PM

GREAT news!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: maeve
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 01:27 PM

Thanks, LH.

Walk, stretch, recover...then fly, Raptor.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: alanabit
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 01:25 PM

Lovely news. Keep us in touch and keep letting the good man know how much we value him.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 01:05 PM

Wow! What good news and what a fantastic health system and employer!! He is one determined guy!

Continued thanks givings and lots of Light and Love to all involved.

Thanks for the updates, LH.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: olddude
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 12:39 PM

Still praying my dear friend

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 12:22 PM

I pray for his speedy recovery!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Little Hawk
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 12:17 PM

The latest update from David's fiance:

monday 2220h:

Day 44. Last full day at the hospital!!! Yes, we are going to the rehab hospital tomorrow, barring any last minute problems with David's knee. They did the MRI this evening, and they will report by morning, but the plan is to send him to St. John's Rehab hospital in north Toronto at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. David is thrilled and terrified all at once. Today he walked around the floor twice with the walker and was very proud of himself. He got the cast off his arm and just has a bandage over the stitches now. Lots of good stuff, lots of new unknowns, but we are making a big step forward!!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Little Hawk
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 02:01 AM

gnu - I suspect that's exactly what happened. David was riding in the company of several other riders, and they were in a small town, not moving very fast. As David turned at the intersection, he appeared to hit a bump, and suddenly accelerated rapidly onto the sidewalk and piled into the wall of the ice cream shop. I know the place, I drive by it frequently. I'm pretty sure his wrist turned the wrong momentarily and he unintentionally accelerated the bike. He remembers nothing about the incident. His fiance was riding passenger on another bike close behind with a more experienced rider. David had arranged it that way, as he felt she'd be safer, since he's not that experienced. Good thing he did!

The first car on the scene had a registered nurse in it. Another good thing. She reacted fast and helped stabilize him and call for help, and he got airlifted by helicopter straight to Toronto. The helicopter landed in a field right behind the main street of the town.

Fortunately, all this is paid for by our standard Canadian public health insurance. Otherwise David would be wrecked financially as well as physically. His employers have continued paying him full salary for the duration of his hospitalization! He is a very well-liked man with a lot of friends, employers included, it seems.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 10:04 PM

That sounds like some accident, indeed! I used to babysit for the family of an orthopedic surgeon who lived a few doors up the street from us, and I remember one day my brother told him that he was thinking about getting a motorcycle. Oliver made it clear in no uncertain terms that he thought motorcycles were death machines; at that time he said he put an average of six motorcyclists back together each year. He didn't want my brother on his operating table. That seemed to end the desire for a motorcycle.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: ranger1
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 09:54 PM

Good thoughts from one birder to another. I meant to post my excitemet about seeing my first bittern last month, just never got around to it.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 09:49 PM

Still here...

Prayers a' comin'...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Donuel
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 09:23 PM

Shheee it, I shoulda knowd that rebel Spaw has been a midnight rider.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: CapriUni
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 07:31 PM

You know, the other day, these lines came into my memory, unbidden:

"Stretch your lovin' arms
Way out in space;
You do the Eagle Rock with style and grace
Put your left leg out, and you bring it on back.
That's what I call 'Ballin' the Jack'"

Maybe now I have a clue as to why they're there.

Step lightly, Raptor. If not literally, yet, at least in the mind.

May not feel like it now, but you'll find your rhythm again. I've no doubt.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: maeve
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 04:19 PM

David- I'm still working on regaining strength and flexibility in my left arm, after a break almost 2 years ago. Tell you what: When I play my guitar, strengthening that wrist, I will think of you and your healing.

Bluebirds are nesting here. Let's see how you are by the time the eggs hatch, eh?

Prayers continue both for your healing and for strength, rest and hope for Julie as well as for you.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 03:06 PM

A brick wall? That can happen easily if something else happens that causes a sudden swerve and loss of balance. I bought my first bike from a guy who hit a brick wall after swerving to avoid a dog in a parking lot... lost his balance at relatively low speed and his right wrist was at "that angle" and trying to correct it meant extreme acceleration... at the WRONG time. Buddy broke his neck.

I had some work to fix it but I got the bike cheap. It was a Rice Rocket... Kawi KH 500 2 stroke... "Go fast, straight line". Not much good on short corners.

Good to hear Raptor is doing better.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 02:31 PM

ClaireBear said: "Prayers and visualizations of returning health and strength are speeding to you on white wings, Raptor. They'll be kind of funny-looking, probably, cos bears aren't so good at prayers and visualizations, but they're deep and sincere nonetheless."

I didn't know bears had wings either..........


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Charmion
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 01:10 PM

As an ex-medic, I have a permanent grudge against motorcycles. I have seen way too many people maimed and/or killed in consequence of small mishaps that happened while riding them, especially (but not necessarily) at speed.

I so hope Raptor's recovery goes well. Thanks for keeping us in the loop, LH.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: ClaireBear
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 11:52 AM

Prayers and visualizations of returning health and strength are speeding to you on white wings, Raptor. They'll be kind of funny-looking, probably, cos bears aren't so good at prayers and visualizations, but they're deep and sincere nonetheless.

Blessings.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Art Thieme
Date: 20 Jun 11 - 01:34 AM

Raptor,
Very soon you'll be flying high again. Some of the residual twinges of pain may stay with you. If so, take 'em as warnings to not be so reckless. It is not good for your health.

Be well and live long.

Art Thieme in Peru, Illinois---USA

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Janie
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 11:06 PM

Thanks for the update, Little Hawk.

David, continuing to send focused thoughts for healing toward you. Try not to worry about that left leg and knee - worrying won't add anything to healing. You are just now in a position to focus intentionally on healing to the fullest extent possible, and what is possible is probably well beyond what it may feel like right now.

Hearing that you have been so grievously injured really hits home right now, with my own mother and sister in the process of recovering from being seriously injured in a car accident. Both are much further down the road to recovery than either they or the doctors projected for this point. both have a long ways to go, but they are getting there, inch-by-inch at first, then day-by-day, and now, week-by-week.

Healing will come!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Little Hawk
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 09:25 PM

Spaw - He lost an argument with a brick wall on the side of an ice cream shop. Put a nice big hole in it and darn near made his way through to the other side. Why did he hit the brick wall? That's a bit of a mystery. The bike may have malfunctioned...or he may have accelerated momentarily when he meant to brake...as can happen on bikes fairly easily (the same thing caused me to have an accident on one once when I was inexperienced, and David had only been out about 4 times on the motorcycle since getting his license.) He can't remember a thing about it, he can only remember from about 20 minutes before it happened. He was very happy that day, so it certainly wasn't a deliberate attempt at self-destruction.

David is continuing to improve markedly. He sends thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. He's quite worried about his left knee and leg which are not working well at all, so he asks for prayers in regards to that. It was mainly his left side that took the impact. It broke his left arm, collar bone, all the ribs on the left side, punctured lung, and he had to get his spleen removed. The fact that he survived at all is pretty amazing.

I figure he's got stuff to do here yet, and that's why he's still with us.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 09:21 PM

Oh, Raptor, you've been through so much. Sending light and love and healing thoughts to get you through this one.

Thanks, LH, for letting us know.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 07:10 PM

Hey, man. I'll send prayers, hugs, whatever. Please say hello from BM. And tell him he should get well. Soonest.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: KT
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 04:48 PM

Wow, Raptor! Sounds like you've been on quite a ride! May your healing continue and your recovery be swift and complete. It appears you still have work to do! Holding you in thought and prayer KT

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 04:28 PM

adding a prayer for a good recovery and thankfulness of a life preserved.asking God for spiritual insight for you both.hope you dont mind me saying so.
heres a text for a birdman,i hope will be raptors experience-

"but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strengh;they shall mount up with wings as eagles;they shall run,and not be weary;and they shall walk,and not faint."
isaiah 40 vs 31.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 02:30 PM

What a story!

I also had a bird observation that had me thinking about posting on one of his bird threads recently. I only ever see egrets flying alone, but last week I saw four or five snowy egrets flying together across the highway - it was magical, they are so beautiful! Pass it along, with my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: CET
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 01:52 PM

Thanks for letting us know, Little Hawk

Raptor is a very good musician, and one of the most generous and hospitable people you are ever likely to meet.

My prayers are on their way.

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: catspaw49
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 01:21 PM

With an experience of a half-million miles on bikes (with several feet on the pavement) and waaaay too many times with comas and the clinical death thing, I have some idea of whatcha' got going there Rap!

Did you high side, low side, or lose an argument with a car? Whatever it was, get better quick......but relax if it takes awhile............


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Donuel
Date: 19 Jun 11 - 11:41 AM

Raptor, keep recalling how it felt like flight when you would ride.
Don't let this keep you from riding again one fine day.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 07:37 PM

Raptor, wishing you a speedy recovery!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Mrrzy
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 05:02 PM

Little Hawk, thanks for starting this thread!

Raptor, we'll be pulling for you!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Little Hawk
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 05:00 PM

I had 2 accidents on motor bikes. The first one could easily have killed me, if I hadn't been wearing a helmet...and I was young and flexible at the time. I gave them up after the second accident and have opted to have 4 wheels under me since then.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 04:59 PM

!!!(((***David***)))!!!

* = prayer sparkles

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Ebbie
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 02:37 PM

I remember when my brother got rid of his motorcycle. He was speeding down a long grade at the Oregon Coast when a deer leaped out just in front of him. He kept the bike upright but fishtailed and twisted all over the place. He said that's when he truly realized that all that was between him and the unforgiving highway was two narrow wheels...

Hope you feel incrementally better today than yesterday, David.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 02:25 PM

I wrote a song featuring birds, and now, watching the Decorah eagles, I find it's about eagles. It was an accident, if there are such things.

Raptor, my mother loved to watch birds and, in large part because of your threads, I have been interested. A number of them have been fed because you inspired me to watch them, and I'm sure they'd thank you too. If they knew about you, and if they weren't birds...

Heal well!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 01:51 PM

Going in to light a candle and say a quick prayer.
Heal
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: gnu
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 01:03 PM

Indeed Kendall... last ime I dumped mine was the last time. I required a minimum of three wheels since then.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Monique
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 01:02 PM

Healing thoughts and best wishes!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 12:18 PM

There are two kinds of motorcycle riders. Those who have put one down and those who are GOING to put one down.
I speak from experience.
Hang in Mate, you will make it.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 12:14 PM

LH, thanks for letting us know and please tell David thanks for the privilege of doing what we can.

I am giving thanks for his strong spirit and will and the incredible body of healing which is his. Will keep him in my thoughts and thanks givings as he continues to a full recovery in Divine time; this or something better for the highest good of all concerned.

With much love and gratitude,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Little Hawk
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 12:05 PM

This is terrific! Exactly what David was hoping for. His fiance, Julie, is running a daily report on Facebook about how he's doing, so I will post a link to this thread on that page so they know about it.

Thanks, everyone!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 11:52 AM

As Townes van Zandt said "shake the dust off of your wings" and fly again soon, friend!

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 11:21 AM

What Freda said. He sounds like an incredible "man among men".
And if you love him so, LH, that's enough for me.

Wishing him a recovery as full, fast and pain-free as possible.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: bfdk
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 10:49 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery *winging* their way to you from Denmark!

Bente

Subject: RE: BS: Prayers and Thoughts for Raptor
From: LilyFestre
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 09:56 AM

The power of prayer from people you love is an amazing thing!!!

Rest easy and keep on healing Raptor...we've got you covered!!!

Much Love,

Michelle