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Posted by Cass on March 25, 2002, at 16:53:58
Sorry I didn't email you this week-end. A friend of mine fell, broke a bone and had to have surgery. I'd like to talk to you soon though.
Posted by Mark H. on March 25, 2002, at 17:47:23
In reply to To Mark H., posted by Cass on March 25, 2002, at 16:53:58
Hi Cass,
That injury sounds serious! Take good care of your friend. Is he/she out of the hospital yet?
Don't worry about writing until you have more time. (But thank you for remembering.)
Mark H.
Posted by Cass on March 28, 2002, at 1:20:39
In reply to Re: To Mark H., posted by Mark H. on March 25, 2002, at 17:47:23
Yes, he's out of the hospital, but he had to have surgery, and he had a plate and a bunch of screws put in the bone. BIG ol' ouchie.
Posted by Mark H. on March 31, 2002, at 10:01:42
In reply to Re: To Mark H. » Mark H., posted by Cass on March 28, 2002, at 1:20:39
Cass,
When I was very young, I actually thought that breaking a leg might not be so bad -- the attention, the experience, etc. Yikes! In my early 20s, I was a Red Cross first aid instructor and among the first group of EMTs trained in our county. What I saw was the terrible effects of trauma, the cost to families and businesses.... In short, I resolved to be much more careful with my body and not treat the potential for injury with such a cavalier attitude.
(By the way, I'm saying this about me -- I'm not suggesting in any way that your friend was careless or incautious -- just pointing out my own foolishness.)
All of which is to say, I have a great deal of painful empathy for your friend and his suffering, and I realize all too well what a HUGE event this is in his life, and therefore in yours. He is so fortunate to have you as a friend, Cass. I know your positiveness and loving concern will help him heal much more quickly.
My good thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.
Much love,
Mark H.
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