ROC
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Posted: Feb. 22 2005,5:19 pm |
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ORIGINALLY POSTED ON HB AND RRL..........................
UPDATE - I went to the hospital last night and hung out with Mike (dad). Mom was still in the room with Madison. After talking to Mike, he gave permission for me to post info........
They were driving home from Havasu on Rice Road. His Expedition had a blow out and he tried to control the vehicle as it got squirly. He lost control and the vehicle rolled at least twice that he remembers. Alcohol was not a factor and all occupants were wearing seatbelts. The vehicle landed upright. When Mike looked in the back seat Madison, a beautiful 8 year old girl, was missing. Mom, dad and their other daughter were unhurt, just a couple of contusions and abrasions. Although Madison was belted in, she was ejected and was unsconcious the entire time. After about 45 minutes, professional help arrived and Madison and mom were eventually airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs (an excellent trauma center). Apparently the pilot wanted to go to Loma Linda, but, the weather was too severe. After being stabilized at DRMC ,Madison and mom were transported by ground amulance to Loma Linda where she remains today. Madison is in ICU with some pretty major injuries, and will continue to stay there for at least a few days. She has facial injuries and internal injuries to her lungs and liver and her brain is swollen. The doctors brought her out of a coma and administered a proceedure to reduce the brain swelling. The proceedure worked pretty well as of 3 AM Tuesday.
The family were being followed by river friends on Rice road so they had immediate personal help after the T/C. They eventually gave him a ride to his house where he picked up some personal belongings and went to the hospital
As of this writing, Madisons condition is such that the doctors induced a coma for 72 hours. I'm not sure what the prognosis is.
Mom, dad and the sister are obviously emotionally traumatized over this whole deal. They ALL need your prayers to get through this. Pray for all of them, the doctors and all involved in the healing of little Madison.
As Boxscore said, we have a pretty tight unio of friends here in the desert. It's also awesome how many of you that don't know the family have offered to help. I'm sure they'll be overwhelmed with the HotBoaters, HDF'ERS and RRL'ers support.
Frenchie, being that you're only five minutes away I may take you up on it. I know Mike and Sandy and there ain't no way in hell they'll leave Madison at the hospital alone to get food or supplies.
You're all good peeps, thanks for the prayers and thoughts and offers for assistance. I owe y'all a beer just for being cool peeps.
I'll keep ya posted
Roland
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