Serious Boondocking Injury | Is this the end of Full-time RV Living?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Well, this is a video we never expected to make. Darlene sustained a very serious injury while we were boondocking in Wyoming.This video explains what happened and if it will put an end to our full-time travels and future boondocking.
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As an RN, I was yelling oh my gosh don’t move her, don’t move her! And you said you went inside the RV. Holy cow! Never ever move someone with a spinal injury. EVER! Thank God you didn’t paralyze yourself.
SAME!
Exactly Im an er nurse and screamed “why did you move her”
Unfortunately most not medical, and do stupid things, plus most don't know CPR, or helping someone choking, sad but true.
It's a miracle she is even alive...😊praise the Lord she is moving around and handling her injury well😢😅😢thankyou jesus for her actually moving around wow😮 Jesus please heal her body in the name of Jesus!!
It's a miracle she is even alive...😊praise the Lord she is moving around and handling her injury well😢😅😢thankyou jesus for her actually moving around wow😮 Jesus please heal her body in the name of Jesus!!
My great grandmother cleaned the fireplace and carried the bucket outside. She tripped, knocking some embers from the bucket. Wind kicked up carrying hot embers to the house. House burned down. Reason for this little story:
It's not your fault you got hurt. Accidents happen. Thank God you're alive.
😯
NEVER move a head/neck/ spine injury - even if it seems minor.
- also -
NEVER remove a motorcyclist's helmet after a wreck - even if it seems minor.
Most dispatch offices don't have ability to view a "pin" directly. Make sure you can view the actual lat/long or MGRS coordinate numbers to give to the dispatcher or EMS responders.
We came across a cyclist who had crashed his bike and the guy who got there before us removed his helmet! Luckily his neck injury was not serious but his other injuries were. He was confused and tried to get up several times.
As a flight nurse who responds to this type of calls regularly, my first thought is NEVER move someone. You can easily make a treatable injury into something far worse. I’ve seen it so many times! If there was only one thing that I could teach everyone in the world who comes upon an injured person is; NEVER MOVE AN INJURED PERSON. People with injuries very often don’t realize that they are actually injured. It sounds strange, but your body protects you. You may not realize your injuries until hours or even days later.
You are truly blessed that your injuries weren’t worse. I’m so glad that you will be ok.
Btw: I’ve never seen your channel before. You just showed up this morning.
Thank you for your insights.
at the same time ,noone was going to come help so you cant leave them to die rather than move them
My first time seeing these guys as well but I love them now.
As a nurse, I am sorry this has happened. And I am sorry our health care system is so messed up in regards to obtaining insurance, and quality and affordable insurance that we should be entitled to as tax paying hard working Americans. ... I'll keep yall in my thoughts and prayers and hope you heal up soon and the financial hit doesn't hurt worse! 🙏
Thank you so much and you are so correct about the state of medical care.
Medical insurance is a joke. My husband and I have separate plans because I have a pre-existing condition. I'm sorry. I didn't ask to get an autoimmune disease. How am I at fault? My outlook now is get what needs to be done to be healthy and worry about the bills later.
@@floridasunshine330 After the passing of the ACA (Obamacare) pre existing conditions aren't considered. Your rate is based on age, tobacco use, and your zip code. I'm self employed and have been purchasing my own insurance for almost 20 years. If you're on Medicare there might be different considerations. Yes, it's crazy expensive, but it's not based on your existing conditions, have Hashimoto's so also know what it was like before the ACA to get insurance with an autoimmune disease.
Glad you are not paralyzed. Hope you have a quick recovery and we will be praying for you.
… that’s what I was thinking. This could’ve ended in a tragety
Could still happen!! 😲😞
As retired Trauma and neuro Rn agree with not moving any person with a head and spinal Injury without stabilization...always aim..for the biggest trauma hospital as closest to you...
****when it comes to the hospital bills contact the billing department and ask for a financial assistance application. Fill it out and provide all info to see if you qualify thry will probably also make you fill out Medicaid paperwork first but the financial assistance is for people who make more than Medicaid will allow so fill it out because it could take a lot off if not all of the bill away. Every hospital has financial assistance but you have to ask for it they don’t usually tell you about it.
I’m a new subscriber, but what is so doggone interesting as I slipped on water three weeks ago and fractured my back so I can relate to what you’re going through. I am in a sticks and bricks. I really like your channel and wishing you a speedy recovery the one thing I do know20 years older than you take things slow. Good luck to you too. Enjoy your.
@@Jarheadcampingjunkies yes. More people should take advantage of this. The hospital I worked at always worked with the patients to get them on Medicaid and a payment plan often part/most of the bill would be “written off”. So if you didn’t have enough of a hospital stay the people who do this work may not have seen you while you were in the hospital. Call the billing department. Many hospitals just want to help.
Yes, please look into financial assistance as it won't hurt to check at the hospital because they base your accumulated medical bill expenses on your yearly income plus assets. It's detailed paperwork with your proven documentation, but well worth it. I'd think you'd be eligible. My husband had no insurance at all and was hospitalized 50 days and miraculously received financial assistance because our combined income as senior citizens was at such a low status he qualified and his entire bill was paid by one or more charity organizations who contribute for such cases like our situation. I'll pray for this for you too. 🙏 🤞
Right! They have charities. They can also make Medicaid retroactive for 3 months back if you qualify
What about insurance- like if it happened at home your homeowners could cover some of the cost
This is why those led head lamps are invaluable in off-grid situations where you need both your hands.
Absolutely! We have a bunch but dummy me didn’t think to put one on. lol living and learning over here
@@liketheresnotomorrow Totally understandable. Like, you're just dumping water. What could go wrong??? Thank you for the reminder about knowing your coordinates every time you stop because things will happen when you don't expect them. I hope you continue to recover well.
@@liketheresnotomorrow I'd be right there with you! My first thought is always, "I got this." Often, I don't. It's called an accident for a reason. Prayers for quality care, quick healing, and total recovery with no residual nerve damage. As me how I know. (ACDF 5-6-7) 🥴
I know this video is a couple weeks old, but hopefully you will see this. There are small solar powered lights at Dollar General and Family Dollar for like $3. They work kinda nice for light. You could install them really easily.@@liketheresnotomorrow
My wife & I just watched this clip. We are thanking God that it wasn't worse and praying for healing, peace, comfort and strength as you go through this. We enjoy your content and have learned so much from you both.
Thank you
@@liketheresnotomorrow I came across this video earlier and commented. I just found another video of yours : Is it worth it from 1 month ago. I am interested in doing solo Rv’ing lifestyle. My reason is I had to put a hold on purchasing home because (HO Insurance crisis) high expense. I work from home for 19 years, how do you connect to the internet when on the go??? What is actually getting me nervous is all the videos on unpredictable expenses/ Rv breaks down. Many say it can be time consuming and one needs to have $$$ for place to stay, repairs…… Suggestions??
I just LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED ❤ You two are an inspirational couple , ty for keeping it real.
Praying for a speedy recovery so you can continue your RV life journey. God Bless.
@@AZMare😂 #yourbeliefsareajoke #yourprayersmeannothing
I super happy for you! ❤🙏🏻✨
Thank you Jesus for being there for her and family.
I'm 65 years old and the two most serious falls I've had is when I was carrying something in front of me similar to your bin where you can't see... Even if it is light out.
Thank you for the great tips.
Praying for a miraculous and speedy recovery.
I too had a fall carrying something in front of me.. caught one foot in a loop of rope I didn't see...
Fortunately I only hurt a shoulder which fully recovered over a few months..
But having had a car crash years before which left my upper back and neck vulnerable I was lucky I didn't have more damage than the shoulder..
Now I absolutely check the ground ahead of me if carrying stuff with two hands.. so easy to trip..
Truly an accident that could happen to anybody, so sorry it happed to you! Virtual hug from a virtual stranger and saying a prayer for your your healing, both physical and emotional.
Hugs back. Thank you so much
Darlene, I wish you speedy recovery. Please don't rush the healing process. Take the time you need to recover. Your true fans will be here waiting for you both.
I had a similar injury from downhill skiing and what I learned is that a stable fracture of the vertebrae can quickly become unstable and paralysis inducing if the patient is moved incorrectly. Immediately after my accident I had similar tingling sensations. I was transported to the ER via ambulance and once there I had to remain laying down until I was cleared to sit up with a CT scan. While I am SO GRATEFUL that your injury remained stable and didn’t progress, it would probably have been better if you had let the paramedics stabilize your spinal cord and then transport you via ambulance to the ER because that painful ride over bumpy roads could have resulted in a much more devastating injury.
Darlene, I couldn't be sorrier for your fall. My stomach was in my throat for you as I listened to how it all happened. I will be keeping you in my prayers for sure. Thanks ever so much for sharing your story. Lotsa love your way and prayers for a speedier than expected recovery and for you to get into the gosh dang doctor's office. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. Good news, it’s been over a month and I’m doing much better. Looks like no surgery and everything is healing. I update in our Thursday videos. Appreciate your kind words.
Thank the good Lord was watching over you. My mother in law fell on her head and her neck injury caused a spinal cord injury, she fractured her C4 and C5. So glad you are up and walking!! My MIL became a quadrapalegic. So very thankful you are o.k. even though you are recovering! Pray you heal completely from this fall. It's hard but protect your neck while healing. Hugs, I teared right up along with you as I became the care taker of my dear MIL until she passed. Glad you are healing!!
It looks like you will be fine. Thanks for sharing your very interesting story. Recently I was in the hospital overnight. The bill was $23,000. It is funny how Medicare can pay a small fraction of the over inflated costs and get away with it. My responsibility was about $600. When I was injured in Iraq, by enemy fire, I was hospitalized for 14 days. I had the helicopter medevac from the scene to the hospital, emergency surgery. Then the next day I had a C 17 medevac ICU flight to Germany, with a nice stay in the ICU. Then, after 7 days, I was stable enough to be flown home in a private medevac jet, (I had been a contract employee) to a hospital in Boise. Then I was in that hospital for another 7 days. Followed by several years of physical therapy and out patient doctors/specialist doctors appointments. It took around 10 years to get to my "full" recovery. Luckily, I did not have pay a dime for all of that. Good luck and have fun out there!
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 I hope you are doing well now.
We have a lot of greedy and corrupt politicians and drug companies in the US. We really need a revised system, one which limits the terms of the politicians and one which takes the power away from drug companies and hospitals. Things were much better before Obama got into office. His "affordable" health care system is anything but affordable.
Hospitals that accept Medicare essentially have contracted with the government for a payment that is usually a fraction of the list price resulting in a substantial downward adjustment in the charge to a standard Medicare patient.
WHat are you doing next week? Id love some help sorting through this ..: I’ll be on standby. I can’t get through the web- id love your help! Thank you in advance.
@@terrysteward6765 Trumps Healthcare plan is a lot more affordable .
I am so sorry for your accident. Being a Paramedic, when I broke my neck at C-1. I dove into a backyard swimming pool I thought had a deep end. I heard the brake, the electricity in arm and legs was scarry. I let my daughter take me to the ER while trying to convince me I didn't need an ambulance. A spiral fracture into 3 pieces caused spinal shock, it was scarry. I had the same neck brace once I got out of the halo. Years of surgery finally got mee back on my feet.
Wow. That’s so scary. My dad did something similar diving into a pool. Glad you recovered. Praying the same for myself. - Darlene
I've watched a lot of videos about living full time in an RV. My wife and I are planning to live full time soon. So, we're educating ourselves. This video ... THIS video is unlike any we've seen before. THANK YOU for producing it. There are potent lessons in this video! One I would add on; always put things (like tables!) back where they belong and are expected to be. I've added the tips about coordinates and knowing where the nearest hospital into our ever growing list of things to know.
I'm very sorry about your injury and I pray you have a speedy recovery!
Yep: ya better believe we’ll be putting things off to the side now. Funny thing is that it’s exactly where the table
Is always at. I just forgot we had laid it down so it wouldn’t blow over in the wind. I’m thinking of getting rid of that dang table now!
lol
Hands down what awesome folks for sharing the good and the bad.
Always have a go plan. Not just for intruders folks. Have a go bag and a plan out of every area. You are in the wild. Think about this. How few truly horrific accidents do you hear about in nature living compared to daily day life in Phoenix? Things can happen bad out there and knowing what to do makes it much easier. Well you earned a subscriber. I raised my kids near Cody, WY.
@@liketheresnotomorrowstill though. I would think you wouldn't be able to fall over or open the gate like that. It is for looks only right? That is absolutely insane and scary.
@@movingforwardfco1587 not really, we’ve had this rig for over two years and no issue with either patio. It was just an accident. Nothing more. Could have happened walking down the front steps just as well. We really only cook on our black stone out there, sometimes I sit and read. We don’t hang out there. . It lets a ton of light in and the 86 lb dog loves to sit out there. Thanks for all your comments. Appreciate ya
Glad you survived and weren't paralyzed. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.
OMG....buy a solar motion lights...so any movements you will have lights. Take care you both
***PLEASE READ*** My husband was in a rollover semi wreck on 5/8/2024 he injured his neck / upper spinal are. There is a test that can be ran if warranted (I am copy and pasting it here)>>> EMG stands for electromyography, a diagnostic test that measures muscle and nerve health. It assesses how well muscles respond to nerve stimulation by measuring electrical activity in the muscles. The test can help detect neuromuscular abnormalities, such as nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction, or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission. This test did show some sever nerve damage that may need surgery to help. My husband is currently undergoing physical therapy still hoping and praying this will help him stay away from surgery. When you get set up with the doctors you need, this may be a test they will run on you or you can ask them about this test.
Prayers for you and Berry. Denise
Thank you.
I had nerve damage in my neck and was in so much pain for 4 months. I finally found a NERVER SPECIALIST and ended up having EPIDURAL INJECTIONS, and it changed my life. I had no pain at all, and the pain was gone before I got home from my doctors. Just keep them I mind, if the pain doesn't go away...😂
THANK YOU I WILL TALK WITH GOD TO HELP.
When I was 19, my odontiod bone was broken, and I walked away from the rear-ended car accident. You are a very lucky lady.. could have been worse. I had to have a cervical fusion and a halo on for 3 months. God bless you, and may you heal all better!.. I'm 55 now and still upright, walking.. ❤ Get better soon..
I am so sorry this happened to you. It really is amazing that it wasn’t worse. My husband saw your picture and said oh my gosh what happened to her? So we immediately turned on your video. I sat and cried as you both told the harrowing story of what happened. I had a similar accident by falling off of a ladder and messed up three discs in my neck. I knew what was wrong when you described your symptom’s. I had surgery and wore the neck brace for 12 weeks. That was almost 20 years ago and my neck has never once given me any more trouble. Don’t be afraid to see a neurosurgeon. I swear that mine saved me from a lifetime of pain and suffering.
I was thinking maybe someone could start you a go fund me page. I would definitely donate. Please take care of yourself and do everything the doctors tell you. Praying for a speedy recovery. A faithful follower, CF❤
Thank you for sharing. It’s encouraging, ❤️
It's a blessing that your daughter was there at the time.
So happy you are on the mend. So sorry you are going through all of this. However, don't hide behind the camera. We all love you for who you are....a strong woman, a survivor. Own it girl. You've got this, I know it will be a long journey but you have lots of prayers and positive thoughts headed your way. We want to see you...brace or no brace!
3:44 I am so sorry this happened to you!!! Praying for you.
I work with radiologists and did transcription for 30+ years before moving to the I.T. side for them. I also worked for a group of neurologists/neurosurgeons. When it is a neck/spine injury, it is best to have a neurosurgeon, even when surgery isn't necessary. Also, with the head injury, even though minor, it is good to see the neurologist or neurosurgeon. Degenerative changes in the spine are normal with age, and usually show up as early as your late 30s. You are very lucky that you did not have more serious injuries, and I'm so glad you were not hurt worse. Oh, after-hours, most hospitals will send images out to a service like StatRad that has radiologists who read studies remotely and give preliminary reports until the staff radiologists can read the studies...but with no internet, they couldn't do that. Take care of yourself, and an orthopedist can actually deal with the degenerative changes in your spine and give you advice on how to try to keep it from getting worse.
Thanks so much. I have an appt with a neurosurgeon later this month
So sorry, that's a horrible fall! Prayers for your recovery.
Darlene - New to your channel. I too did something unbelievable last month. We were at home. On 7/3 we were watching my son’s dogs and they cry at nite because we don’t let them in the bed. My husband was with our dogs in the master and I was in the guest bedroom adjacent to the room their dogs were in for the nite. I was in the same bed we slept in for 40 years before we bought the new one…so not unfamiliar. But, for some dumb reason, I came into the dark room, went to the other side of the bed and climbed in, sat cross legged on the bed and reached for my iPad. It was when I sat up that I realized my butt was not on the bed and I fell backwards off the bed, crashed into a chair on the way down…. It is a high rice bed so it was a long way down. Like you I started screaming and my husband came running. I kept saying - like you - what have I done…. We went to the hospital not too far away. They have the CT scan etc. I have 2 jagged totally broken ribs and a small broken bone in my back. A month later I don’t think it is healing so back to the ortho this week again. We have 2 trips planned this fall and hopefully I can still go. Been in the recliner for a month now. Such a similar story to yours….doing something different than usual caused a huge mess. Hope you heal well and quickly.
We win the bonehead awards. lol Fast healing to you as well.
One of the reasons in are 20 years of full time RV’ing we didn’t do much boondocks camping. On our 52 wedding anniversary I lost my husband to a fall he had taken from the moterhome the year before but he never went to doctor believe me I tried but no go. On this day where he had cracked his neck which we didn’t know he had it broke and cut the spinel cord. I begged him to go to the doctor his head looked bad where he hit the concrete and black eye, so please any bad fall go to ER if he had done that could have more than that one year left.
@ireneeickenhorst2326 It's sad that the USA is the only country that the medical system is all in private hands with no national medical system where everyone gets treated without worrying about the cost..
Even in other countries most people working take out an additional private health insurance - nothing the cost of in the USA - which gives them access to more options of treatment if they want it.. faster treatment maybe..
But treatment in the national hospital system once there is top notch..
Also cost of medicines is capped etc
I would be terrified to live in the USA knowing that no matter how hard one worked that all could financially be lost with one major illness or accident in the family..
The stress of that would be too much..
Darlene, I wish you a smooth and speedy recovery. I sure wanted to reach through the screen and touch your arm to comfort you when you started crying.
Awe thank you. I was such a mess that day. I’m happy to say a little better now.
That is traumatic. It takes time to get over. I hope you will heal well. 🤍
Thanks so much
I am so glad you are doing better. I know exactly how terrifying neck injuries are. I fractured my neck when I was ten after being thrown from one of our horses while out riding with my dad. Back then they connected me to a stryker bed in traction for 1 1/2 months. Fast forward 20 years and my dad suffered a much worse neck break from a faulty inversion board. He was in a halo for over 6 months. Thank God that neither of use had nerve damage, were paralyzed, or worse. You've got this! Sending you prayers for fast and full healing.
Thank you for sharing this and your prayers
Thank you for sharing your story. I was a volunteer EMT in our area (remote Alaska). Most visitors don't know how inaccessible emergency help is. Our ambulance service is mostly volunteers. Knowing your GPS coordinates is very important to relate to 911 dispatch. I will share this with others. Thank you. God bless. Prayers for your healing. ❤
I have fallen twice in the past month, I’m 62 and it’s such a shock when it happens. Thank goodness you’re ok. Prayers ❤❤❤
Let’s pray that we have less falling in our futures. ❤️
I'm so sorry you had this happen, and that you realize how very fortunate you still are. Many years ago now I was involved in two very serious accidents in a relatively short period of time (neither was my fault- just unfortunate luck), but both left lasting damage- the second one I was pinned beneath a power & light truck and was cut out with the jaws of life. Life has brought on many other things that occur as a part of living and on Friday I see a neurology pain specialist. After we do what we can for my neck and spine, they will operate again on my leg, But those are things that can be planned for. As a result of these injuries, my falls have done much more damage...so the repairs are the best idea. Don't wait like I have and waste 30 years of life in pain and danger. And the most important advice I can give you: View this as a speedbump- not a roadblock! Attitude sincerely helps!
Thank you sooo much for being vulnerable and sharing a very personal, intimate life event for both of you!! So many things you don’t think about until it happens to someone you know. We are all much wiser for your courage to talk real. Bless you and may your healing be full and complete. In addition, I believe that your wisdom and depth is increased because of your accident. You are a blessing to me. Thank you! ❤
Thank you so much. We learn from adversity. It makes us stronger.
Prayers for a full and speedy recovery ❤️🩹
As an older lady, I'm very frightened of falling. I think when you're young, you can catch yourself more easily when starting to go, but not so much at my age. Prayers for full recovery.
Glad u r healing up and prioritizing your health. No rush take your time to focus on health and healing, us UA-camrs will be here when you come back.
I'm glad to see you up and moving. And able to smile. I'm still praying for your speedy recovery.
Thank you so much!
Y’all are in our ongoing Prayers ! Sending hugs!
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this💔 praying for healing; both physically and emotionally. Thank you for sharing. Such a great reminder for us all to be prepared with coordinates of where you're at so that you can get help if needed. Totally the kind of thing I could see happening to myself🤦♀️
We are so sorry this happened. We are thinking of you and hoping for the best. ❤❤❤❤
So sorry this happened to you! Praying for a quick & thorough recovery🙏 Take care of yourself!
I will and thank you!
I had the same C-5 injury as a teenager and had to lay flat on a board for about 6 weeks but I’m 66 years old and have only rarely experienced any discomfort in all these years so there is hope for a pain free, fulfilling life. I do all the things I used to do but I am very cautious of horseback riding or anything that causes great vibrations. You know, just in case. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!❤️🩹
I love your videos and the lessons you give. My wife and I are doing a lot of research before we pull the trigger. I'm glad you're doing well and hope you completely heal. I'm blessed to be retired from the military and have great insurance for my wife and myself, but this still opened our eyes to something we hadn't considered. Thank you!
How traumatic! I'm so sorry. I hope with time the sound and shock of it all eases soon. Prayers for full healing. We will be thinking of you.
Aunt Darlene! I am so sorry this happened! How traumatic. To fall like that could happen so fast and would be so scary. I am praying for you and love you! Also, I loved hearing about Sophia. What a sweet, smart, beautiful girl she is. I miss her!
Whitney!!!! Thank you sweet girl. Miss you sooooo much. I’m doing a little better. It’s just going to take a while.
You are so lucky.
Little advise, DO EXACTLY WHAT DOCTOR TELLS YOU.
Even if you feel better, DO NOT LIFT, PULL THINGS OR DO ANYTHING NOT MD APPROVED.
You will get very frustrated during your recovery, be patient.
Bills will wait.
Set up a monthly amount YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY AFFORD. Make this payment monthly for the next 20 years & forget it.
By making this payment religiously & nobody can hurt your credit score.
Live Life & Do Not Fret the Bills.
God Bless,
Continue the Journey, the Destination Does Not Matter. Life & Love Matters.
Sending prayers your way we will be praying your recovery heals quickly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So glad you are on the road to healing! Thank you for sharing this important information.
You are welcome. And thank you.
Most insurance will cover transport to the "nearest facility" that can provide the level of care you require. Most people don't know what they will need so go to the closest and they can determine if you will need transport to another facility and it's documented. (Old RN here).
Accident happened, I pray that you start feeling better soon, and lots of love hugs, may God be with you all!!❤❤
So thankful that it wasn’t any worse. Hoping you will get great doctors to take care of you.
Oh, my word! Bless you! What a fall! Thankful you lived to tell your story.
Yes, everyone, turn the lights on & watch your path. Hope several people benefit from your terrible experience.
Praying you recover fully.
My heart goes out to you, Thank you for your sharing your experience and keep up your positive attitude. Feel better soon.
Thank you. I’m trying.
My heart breaks hearing about your accident. 😢
Praying now for healing and peace that passes all understanding.
May the Lord bless you and keep you
May He shine His love and light upon you and fill you with His Shalom
🙏🏼🤗💕
Darlene, so thankful you are on the road to recovery. I am famously challenged by space and could see myself doing that exact fall. You suffered a trauma, so let yourself cry if you need to. I hope you can recover physically emotionally and financially. Hugs to you both.😊❤
Ma’am, I was so sad to learn of your horrible fall. You are, indeed, a blessed woman. I think you’re going to heal quicker than you think. You are doing all the right things. I’m just glad it’s not going to make you quit traveling and enjoying yourself. You’re a young, beautiful, lady, and you will be dancing the night away with your husband in no time!! Blessings to you both! ♥️🙏🏼♥️
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am doing much better now.
The body is great at repairing itself. I’m sure part of what you’re feeling is the body working overtime. You really were lucky, and that is a blessing so try to stay positive and this too shall pass.
So true! Thank you
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. I always have to keep myself in check because I am so clumsy to the point of being a walking disaster. Hope you recover well!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you
You will heal. Just Thank God you are still alive, GOD bless your husband with courage.
Indeed and thank you
I literally had a neck injury 9days ago. At 45yo I’ve never considered that it could happen much less how close I came to being in a wheel chair. I understand your pain and your mental anguish about the possibilities. I’m glad your gonna be ok our thoughts, prayers, blessings, and of course well wishes go out to you !!
Wow. You do know then. I’ll pray for your recovery as well
I’m new here, your channel came up after I watched another channel I follow. I’m so glad you’re ok and staying positive. I hope you heal with no further issues.
Just happened on your video. Thank you for sharing. All the best healing energy going to you. I travel solo boondocking fulltime for 6 years. I'm 75. You helped raise my awareness about having your coordinates and nearest hospital locations. The truth is, you never know when you may need that info.
I am so happy you had good people with you. ❤
Thank you so much
Stay strong, and I am praying for you and your family. Cheers, and I hope to meet you on the road somewhere. Good Bless!
Oh no! Sometimes the silliest thing can cause the worst outcome. I'm so glad you're doing better; it definitely could've been so much worse. Very grateful you had your family with you!
I know that pain all too well and that neck brace is highly uncomfortable, hated mine, lol. In 12/2019, I was rear-ended and felt perfectly fine until the next day I started feeling dizzy, throwing up and having numbness tingling on my arm down to my fingers, along with severe headache, MRI revealed significant injury to my C4-5 that needed surgery, I was in pain (without pain killers as I'm allergic to them) for almost two years until I found a surgeon I felt comfortable doing spine surgery, which was done on 08/2021, took a long time because of the pandemic, but I felt immediate relief after the surgery. It was because of that accident that I decided to go full time RV living, live like your channel "like there's no tomorrow", tomorrow is certainly not promised.
As a solo traveler, a bad accident like this is one of my biggest worries but won't let that stop me from living.
Sending you my best wishes for a full recovery!
Thank you
We are brand to your channel but wanted to say that we’re praying for you. What an amazingly positive outlook you have. Take it one day at a time. It will get better.
Just found them today as well.
Yes stuff happens. I fell trying to move a sprinkler without turning the water off. I am 94 and not able to right myself but I did because I had too. No broken bones, plenty of bruising , thank goodness it all turned out okay.
Hard that this happened, glad it was not as bad as it could have been!! We will keep you in our prayers that your neck will completely repair itself. Prayers also for financial provision for the bills. - Michelle
In addition to the pin on the phone, We have a Spot that we can push sos and it will send our location to emergency services. This is especially important to have when traveling due to lack of, or poor phone service. I'm so glad you are ok and not terribly far off grid! My husband used to be a volunteer on emergency services and those people that respond are amazing! And a Blessing as you say.
What is Spot and how do I get it?
Guys remember that when a bone is broken or fractured it sometimes does not show up right away on x rays CT, or MRI. Why? Because as the break heals it makes calcium that shows up on our machines.
Now here is the kicker. Even if not broken or fractured. The way you landed is probably not the best.
You wouldn't normally fall in this manner. Nerves compressed from potential bulging herniated discs in the neck from the fall are gonna be painful.
So I don't know how you feel about trying natural stuff but from someone who knows try pressure ponts, learn how to read you body and your neck.
I don't take any pain pills. No thanks. I am how ever in a state where THC is legal.
But look all the oils the mint, eucalyptus, even tea tree oils relax all those muscles.
But watch yourself keep a journal from today on.
I had a doctor tell mr to do so. How you feel, pain level, stretching, exercise, anything. Mood changes, head aches. Write it down and take to all appointments. A neurologist might be able to help. But please try to relieve w natural stuff. I take garlic, Apple cider vinegar, pro antibiotic,. cayenne and multi vitamin. These just keep my blood pressure and keep fungal away from invading me. I had an invasive fungal.
But seriously stretch, pressure points find where it is rooting from. I can't imagine being out there w that bad of an injury out there. I can rough it too. But each bump is pain hun. And remember you have to be careful and that is hard to fo there. Hey keep your mind busy on something you can do from a resting point. One of the best ways to control pain is to have something you are passionate about.
You seem like such truly good people. Look it you need anymore to talk to at 2am and are depressed and just mad about the pain please call me. I own a business so answer. And look I did not have anyone to understand. I get it lady. Do not let them pill you to death. And yes you will be sad, mad. But you absolutely should be. Please don't forget Moving Forward FCO Phoenix.
I’m so sorry for your accident. I’m sure you will be fine. The two of you hang in there. Gave you a thumbs up, felt strange doing that but you gave a lot of good advice for the rest of us. Look forward to seeing you getwell and moving ahead on your journey in life. Take care.
I hope you heal quickky!
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I'm so very sorry you fell like that; I will pray for you...
Health care is totally free and very good in Australia. We are the lucky country. We have the best lifestyle. Sad the USA can put people into bankruptcy due to sickness or illness, so not right.
Get well soon take your time getting well. ❤❤❤❤❤. Life will get good again.
I wonder if all of the people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence in Australia know how lucky they are to live there.?
I fell while walking around Seattle and went face first, I can still remember the sound and the feeling, I will sure pray for you, I hope everything goes well
As a retired personal injury lawyer I suggest you consult a board certified personal injury attorney. The culprit in your accident was not the table but the flimsy fence and gate that should have but did not prevent your fall. It was foreseeable to the rv manufacturer that users might stumble against the fence and gate and it should have been sturdy. I would be surprised if there are not other similar toy hauler failures. My best to you both.
✔️Absolutely!
What? She went through the gate …it wasn’t latched as I understand it. She tripped, the tub opened the gate and she went overboard.
It actually was latched but these gates aren’t strong. I’m not sure we would pursue the brand over it but they certainly need to make them stronger. A child or a dog can push it open while it’s latched.
Vultures looking for someone's injury and pain so they can get some money. Smh. This is no reason to sue an RV or gate company. Give me a break.
@sarita5572
Well, if there’s a problem, potential danger, and it isn’t brought to their attention and redesigned etc- someone could die. 🤦♀️ I respect your opinion. However, I respectfully disagree. Also, this lady doesn’t know her long term health issue and medical Expenses. This lady stated it was indeed closed and secured, with their provided ways of doing so. It failed.
Thank God you wasn’t alone. And God is with you it could had been worst. So glad to hear you are ok. 🙏🙏❤️
Affordable medical care act, your votes are important.
Hi Guys! I am in Florida praying for your speedy recovery! You are my hero’s. I love your videos and your heartfelt ways of sharing your lives. We just bought our first travel trailer and are considering the RV life. Your video about the financial aspects of full time RV life was very helpful! We are cheering for you and we love you!!!
Awe. This almost made me cry (joy tears) Thank you so much! -Darlene
We love you guys! I am sorry this happened to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Awe thanks so much. ❤️
Darlene, I wish you a speedy recovery. Sending hugs your way and sending you lots of healing energy vibes your way.
Make sure you have a lot of lights around your rv, it is dark at night.
You can always turn off the lights before you go to bed and don't put little tabl re s in a walkway . So glad your recovering. 😊❤
Thanks for the tips!
Prayers sent your way for a speedy recovery, be strong, and this is just another season that you will get through. God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much!
I am so glad that you weren’t hurt worse. I’m praying for quick and complete recovery.
Thank you
I hope you are feeling better at this writing. You are in my prayers. 🙏✝️💜
Oh my goodness I can see how easily this could happen. Take care of yourself, take it easy and heal
So grateful you are still with us!!! I'll be happy to watch you in a neck brace... you be YOU. THAT'S why I'm here!!!
lol thank you for that encouragement
I’m so sorry this happened! Hoping for a full and speedy recovery…in the meantime, it will take some time for the raw emotion of this to even begin to subside so please take time for yourself.
You are stronger than you know, because you have a strength that's not your own!! Praying for y'all.
So sweet. Thank you
You poor thing. Thank you for your honesty and heartfelt words. Puts a lot of things into perspective…
I appreciate that
I was rear ended while stopped in a Toyota Corolla wagon by a huge Ford Bronco who was going 60 mph and was unconscious for a few moments. I experienced every symptom you had with the same diagnosis. I can totally sympathize. I’m so glad your survived. Ts a horrid experience and one I’d wish on anyone.
So sorry this has happened to you. You're strong ... you got this. Take care!
I do:! And thanks
Scary, as that could have ended much worse. Family friend fell off cleaning his RV roof and died. We treat our gray water with a little bleach and then use a Milwaukee M18 pump and long hose to pump it away from camp. Blank tanks fill, time to head to a dump station. We have a separate M18 pump and 40 gallon water bag for fresh water refills. We fill when we head to town
I’m so sorry this happened to you Darlene. So terrible, hoping your prognosis is good. Heal perfectly and be patient. Thank God you are still with us and your intact as much as your! Like you said, feeling thankful is so important. Rest, heal and feel better. Gods blessings.
Awe thanks. I’m doing so much better.
Life certainly is full of it's challenges! Things sure can happen that we'd never expect. I recently injured myself simply by sitting on a plastic stool in my garden, just reached too far to pull a weed, the stool came flying out from under me becoming air-born while I went flying off of it & came down hard on a wooden garden stake in the ground & I received the worst bruise I've ever had in my 64 yrs. ( at the top of my thigh). (This is nothing compared to your injury, but wow, the pain was excruciating & I thought to myself, that'll never happen again in a million yrs!) I'm so sorry for your injuries but I do pray that your neck will completely heal itself & you will have no lingering effects from it. God bless you as you recover.
My prayers are going your way. I appreciate your openness. We just started our full time adventure and your videos are helpful. Pls take care ❤
Thank you for sharing this. Makes me aware and a safer RVer. Never thought about knowing your coordinates. Thanks for that tip. So glad it wasn’t worse, but it still sucks to have this happen. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Big hugs and lots of love.
Thank you