Damn. Email from my dad re: his wife's granddaughter, hit by a car.

[Bertha Venation]

The child's name is Hialeah. She's 14, a freshman at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, CA. Yesterday she was jaywalking on the way to school and was hit by a car.

My dad, Dennis, writes, "She has multiple skull fractures and is in a coma. Yesterday was a series of bad and good news. She almost died but God placed a neurosurgeon there who was able to relieve pressure which spared her life. If she survives, she may be handicapped in some way.

"If any of you are on speaking terms with God, please pray for a complete recovery."

My dad & his wife are evangelical Christians, as it's plain to see, but we all hurt the same, fundy or atheist. It's worse for his wife, who has always suffered from depression but lately it's been very bad for her. Good thoughts for Dennis & Nancy, and of course for Hialeah, are appreciated.

[Metatron]

1. I'm sorry to hear this.

I hope she has a speedy recovery. Best wishes to your family.

[Lefta Dissenter]

2. Oh my gosh,

that's just HORRIBLE! I wish her the very best in her recovery, and I hope the whole family can find the strength to get through this.

I am SO, SO sorry.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

3. Thoughts and good vibes headed in that direction...

and a big :hug:!

[Midlodemocrat]

4. Prayers and good thoughts for your family and you.

[bearfan454]

God Bless you and your family Bertha n/t

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. Here's a whole lot of good thoughts heading your way...

:hug:

[Phillycat]

6. my god, I'm so sorry.

My thoughts are with your family at this time. Please keep us updated. :hug:

[roguevalley]

7. sweetie, I am so sorry. I will think good thoughts for all of you. Hugs,

sweetie. God bless your family.

[Fenris]

8. That's horrible, dear.

My thoughts are with you and your family Mrs. V.:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

9. you know, there is so much scary stuff on here lately

Health problems and such, sick animals, job & unemployment situations.

God fucking bless us, every one.

/whine

We now return control of your television set to you.

[commander bunnypants]

10. so sorry

kaema and peace for your family- all of them

CB

[galadriel]

11. Sending you light

What a terrible tragedy. I do hope Hileah recovers.

[Bertha Venation]

12. Friday kick

Got a long email from my stepmother this morning, describing exactly what happened, the girl's surgery/treatment so far, etc. She is still in coma.

No really good news, but no new bad news, either.

Keep up the thoughts & prayers for Hialeah, my friends. Thanks so much.

[flamingyouth]

13. I didn't see this yesterday

I'm so sorry, and of course I will keep her in my thoughts. How horrible.

[auntAgonist]

14. Bertha, I didn't see this yesterday ..

I will certainly keep her and your family in my thoughts as the days pass. It's SO hard to see so many young people being hurt and hurting these days. Dennis, Nancy and especially Hialeah, have a lot of good people here praying, thinking and sending good thoughts for them to whomever (whoever whatever deity, or higher power) they look to. May your Dad also have strength to look after his wife in the days to come.

sincerely

AuntAgonist.

[gypsy11]

15. I'm sorry

I will keep them in my thoughts.
I hope all turns out okay.

[skygazer]

16. What a horrible thing to happen

Every parent's worst nightmare. My thoughts and good vibes are going out to that poor child and your whole family. :hug:

[mac56]

17. So sorry, Bertha.

I didn't see it yesterday either.

Prayers and thoughts to Hialeah, the family, and you.

[Lavender Brown]

18. I'm sorry

I'm hoping for the best for her and her family, and you. :(

[auntAgonist]

19. Still keeping Hialeah and your family in our thoughts

[UrbScotty]

20. Many warm thoughts.

:hug:

[gollygee]

21. Oh no

I'll be thinking of them.

[JimmyJazz]

22. Of course. I'll be keeping good thoughts about your

family. :hug:

[peekaloo]

23. Best wishes for a full(!) recovery Hialeah.

:hug: for Dennis and Nancy.

:hug: for BV

[salin]

24. Prayers for a recovery

and for all loved one's who are suggering as well... :cry: