BlueWater lives! A thank you.

BlueWater · 12-03-2003, 09:37 PM

Well it took a talented group of paramedics, including the life flight crew,a whole lot of caring nurses, many incredible doctors, 32 days in the hospital (7 of which spent unconsious in ICU),and most importantly help from the main guy upstairs so I can live to hunt another day! While I was in the hospital Jen mailed me a copy of the thread wishing me well and I must admit it brought me to tears. The one thing a guy does not realize until something like this happens is the outflowing of kindness and generousity from people in your lives and those you don't even know. I thank all of you for you thoughts and prayers and well wishes in my dire time of need.

I will follow soon with the "Rest of the story" but for now I am just thankful to still have my leg and to be alive.

Joel Glass aka BlueWater.

Point-of-Sale Clerk · 12-03-2003, 10:41 PM

It is nice to hear that you are on the mend after the "hunting incident" What caliber was it?

Good luck on your recovery

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Mello-Yello · 12-04-2003, 05:13 AM

Upright and taking nourishment! :grin:

Good to have ya back. You survived one of our greatest nightmares. Congratulations!

nitrobass · 12-04-2003, 05:17 AM

Right on!

Chromaflage · 12-04-2003, 05:19 AM

Glad to hear you're still with us and on the mend.

I'm sure we all look forward to hearing "the rest of the story." Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery!

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skein · 12-04-2003, 05:31 AM

Great news, Bluewater, and you better hurry. It seems we've got this cougar hunt planned and sure don't want you to miss out. :grin:

Actually, we're all just extremely happy (and relieved) that you're back among us.

Thanks for the good news!

Skein

fishuntr2 · 12-04-2003, 05:35 AM

Glad to hear you are still with us Bluewater. I guess you met my son above the timber junction cafe the day of the accident? I live close to you so if I can help ya out with anything, just ask.
Take care.

12-04-2003, 05:49 AM

:smile: Glad to hear things are going well :smile:

WildHawg · 12-04-2003, 05:52 AM

WHEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back among the living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The power of prayer works brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so thankful you're back up and runnin' (er jogging), on the road to recovery.
I layed in a hospital in traction for 6 weeks--I know how ya feel :grin:

tag-a-long · 12-04-2003, 06:13 AM

Great to see that you are up and about!!!!!

Bait O' Eggs · 12-04-2003, 06:33 AM

Joel - Glad you pulled thru and I wish you a speedy full recovery.

I am really interested in how it happened. Gun caliber, distance, point of entry and angle, bullet weight etc.... Write us a book and tell us about it.

Fshklr · 12-04-2003, 06:50 AM

Joel,
Great news to hear of your on going recovery. How happy your family must also feel!! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

A story may be nice but it might be better left alone. It may open the door to the I told you so's, finger pointers, and PC reckless. I'm sure many are curious including myself, and some good info may come of it in how to avoid such an accident, but this could be a very heated topic good or bad when posted. [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]

This is just my .02 for some thought before posting your story.

Continued prayers to you and your family.
Dan

id. painter · 12-04-2003, 06:56 AM

Good for you Blue water . I hope things go better for you now. good news. id. painter

Lured In · 12-04-2003, 07:08 AM

BW...it is moments like these that can often define the rest of our lives. Giving us a new appreciation for life, the people we love and the things we love to pursue. Praise God that you have another chance and I wish you the best in your continued recovery. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] :smile:

RichH · 12-04-2003, 07:09 AM

Glad your back!

WaterDog · 12-04-2003, 07:36 AM

Welcome Back.

I too am interested in your story.

Snapset · 12-04-2003, 07:41 AM

Welcome back, Bluewater. Your presence here is the answer to a lot of prayers.

SLEDDER · 12-04-2003, 12:22 PM

Thank God you are still with us!! Welcome back to the family!

Ragnar · 12-04-2003, 12:59 PM

Blue Water,
Glad to hear things are better for you and yours especially this time of year. Certainly one for the memory books as "a year to remember."
Welcome back,
Ragnar

willametteriveroutlaw · 12-04-2003, 01:55 PM

Glad to hear your doing well.. :grin:

puffins crew · 12-04-2003, 02:29 PM

BW, Thanks for the update. So glad to hear that you are on the mend!!

Much is to be said for the power of prayer, my friend!

Peace, Tom

Wishin' I wuz Fishin' · 12-04-2003, 04:04 PM

Right on! Haven't heard the whole story, but from the tone it sounds like a close one. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

Norski · 12-04-2003, 06:05 PM

Bluewater,

I have been there too, and I am glade to here you are comming along OK, It well take some time to be up and running, and take time to mend.
I don't need a story, as like I said, been there.
Just get well and when time says it's ok to fish, hunt, GO----GO----GO, LIFE IS TO SHORT.

RIVER-RAT.

KingFisher85 · 12-04-2003, 06:52 PM

BlueWater
Glad to hear that you are doing good [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] I'm looking forward to hearing your story :smile:

24 on/ 48 off · 12-04-2003, 08:00 PM

Great to hear from you.

--spud-- :smile:

night stocker · 12-04-2003, 11:58 PM

i too,am glad your going to make it and i hope no permanent effects.regardless of the i told you so's and the finger pointers,i think maybe we all could take this story and learn from it.please tell if you will as i also am interested.i want my young son to read it as it was his first time with a rifle this year and i was nervous.he sometimes forgets and he was scolded a couple times.