UPDATE: Brian's wrist is fractured, found in an x-ray done by his regular doc. (big surprise) I've come to the conclusion that most ER docs and technicians are inadequate. Makes me think twice about working in ER, I don't want people to think I'm a half-assed nurse...
So Brian is doing well and his wrist and ribs hurt, but it sounds like he's looking for new work because this is just too dangerous for him and he doesn't want to push his luck anymore.
After class on Monday, I met up with Carl at his office and we went out to lunch together. In the middle of lunch, Carl's cell rings...Brian has fallen off a roof and is being taken by ambulance to the hospital. WHAT??! Check, please! On our way back to the office, I call mom, she's coming to meet us there and we're heading to the cities. Next, I call dad, jess, and try to call Kristi. In the meantime, Carl gets another call that Brian's being airlifted. Airlifted?? No one can get ahold of Kristi...she's at work. We page her at Luther and toss her into the van, and we're off. Another call, this time to Mom's cell phone. Brian is in ER, stable, sore, and waiting for x-ray results. He fell about 1 1/2 stories onto a gravel driveway...and NO broken bones. His angels broke his fall, I swear. What a relief. He lost consciousness for about 15 minutes, and we're not sure if it was hitting his head that caused that, or his fall knocking the wind out of him as he landed on his right side. He didn't his his head really hard, I don't think he even has a bump, but his ribs are sore as hell, and his right arm, and especially his right hand. Nothing is broken...amazing. I still think he should see his regular doc here and have a thorough checkup to make sure everything's ok...as we all know, broken bones can be sneaky, especially in the hand. He was working in a very rural area near Prescott, which is why he was airlifted to St. Paul, MN.
Time for Brian to find a new job...forestry? I worry about these guys up on roofs and high ladders...and all for TV entertainment? Hell with that. It's not worth risking your life. Three of Carl's guys have fallen off ladders in the last 2 weeks.
I'm so glad Bri's ok...that was a nervewracking trip to MN...I guess I got a tiny taste of what everyone went through when they got the call about my accident...
So, note to the rest of the family...we are putting Jess in a bubble and giving her escorts to everywhere except the bathroom. That is enough of this accident business, dammit! LOL
