My son was the victim of a hit-and-run accident

[thomryng]

Tristan was struck by an SUV while crossing the street in the early morning hours of last Saturday while I was in Pittsburgh. The driver left him in the road, where another vehicle ran over him. Only then did a witness to the second hit-and-run call 911.

His pelvis was badly broken, both legs were damaged, his right ankle was crushed, and two tiny bones in his left wrist were broken.

In addition, there are numerous bruises and scrapes. Big ones.

He also suffered a concussion and some minor damage to his right eye. A week later and he's still seeing double out of his damaged eye.

He's been through at least fifteen hours of surgery in the last few days, and his prognosis is good. He may have another surgery on Monday.

There do not appear to be any life-threatening injuries, or brain damage, for which we are all very grateful.

The pain medication his making him slightly loopy, but his biggest complaint is that he's not allowed to eat or drink for a bit due to some minor damage to his pancreas.

Tristan's Mom has been at the hospital more or less constantly, and he's had a long line of visitors. Francine and I have been there quite a bit since I returned from Pittsburgh, and I anticipate that we will be spending quite some time there into the immediate future as well.

Those interested in updates on Tristan's condition can go here: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/SupportTristan

We will try to update this daily. For privacy reasons, registration is required.

Please pray for my son, and for the drivers of these vehicles.

thom

Comments

[garpu.livejournal.com]

Holy crap. It's just not his (or his family's) year. :( (And that I'm praying goes without saying.)

[garpu.livejournal.com]

Y'all need anything?

[thomryng.livejournal.com]

About a gallon of gin and tonic.

Seriously, I think what we need most is prayer.

And possibly to figure out why Tristan is allergic to motor vehicles.

[garpu.livejournal.com]

God yeah. how's he feel about horse-drawn carriages?

[jaynefury.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough, the Amish did come up in conversation with him.

[queen-in-autumn.livejournal.com]

Oh Thom. . . just this morning I was thinking about you and Tristan and wondering how you were all doing. . . I'm so sorry that this is the answer!

I'll be praying for all of you.

[contemplatio.livejournal.com]

Prayers on the way. And that was very gracious of you to include the drivers of those vehicles in that request.

The conversion of Ignatius of Loyola while his leg healed just came to mind and I will ask that he continue his intercessions for your son. It's comforting to know and to believe that when a saint comes to mind like that, that it's the first sign of their intercession already at work.

Deep Peace + Deep Healing to all.

[volare.livejournal.com]

........^%$@^%@^@#%@#%@$#@!$#@

will keep you thought of.

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

All best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. And let's hope that 2009 provides a major upswing in family fortunes.

[deadrose.livejournal.com]

You have my prayers.

[squid-ink.livejournal.com]

oh Thom.. I'm so sorry

my thoughts and prayers are with your family and especially the young man

[maleghast.livejournal.com]

Man, I am so sorry to hear this, and yes prayers for you all are indeed offered. I'm glad that the outlook is basically good even though right now is pretty horrid; at least this particular piece of truly crappy luck will fade into memory and life will go on.

I look forward to better news from you, as then I will know that the tide is turning for you and yours.

[jadecat9.livejournal.com]

Oh geez.
My prayers are with Tristan and your family.

[cloewen.livejournal.com]

<br?Prayers you have. I'm grieved such misfortune has happened to your family.

[beneficient.livejournal.com]

Oh man. I am so sorry - you've got my prayers!

[pax-draconis.livejournal.com]

In my thoughts, more than ever.

[jfs.livejournal.com]

You're all in my prayers, Thom. I hope Tristan recovers quickly.

I am so sorry!

[scifigal.livejournal.com]

You are all in my thoughts. I wish him a speedy recovery. I hope you guys are holding up well with all the misfortune from this year. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear of this, so much seems to be happening to him. My prayers, for what they are worth, go with you and your family.

[nyarbaggytep.livejournal.com]

It's hard to know what to say beyond that you are all in my thoughts.

[ursulav.livejournal.com]

Oh, man...I'm so sorry. This has NOT been your year, has it?

Thinking good thoughts...

[morrigansword.livejournal.com]

Hello Thom, I've been keeping up to date on this through Robins lj, it was a few days before I could even cobble together a response there... My thoughts and prayers are with Tristan and Family... I have other thoughts for the drivers who essentially left him for dead!

[ladyeuthanasia.livejournal.com]

OH NO!

Oh Thom. This is tragic.

Seriously, though, do you need good alcohol or some other something to help the body while the soul is coping? I mean it.

[captainweasel.livejournal.com]

Holy Crap. Thinking of you all, hope he's on the mend.

[spasmsproject.livejournal.com]

Oh, Thom.

Is there anything I can do? Donations, cards, anything at all?

My heart is with you and your family.

[bork.livejournal.com]

He, and you, are definitely in my prayers. Take care.