My mom was in a real bad wreck....I'm goin to be gone soon.

[spudz]

Last thursday my mom who I live with was in a bad wreck, she was on her way home, it was just dark, She came around a corner in her 94 infiniti J30 and there was a semi backin his trailer into a road the goes to his trailer park. the truck was in such a fasion that his lights and the cab was still in his lane and the trailer was accross the entire road. Well I guess my mom was lookin at the lights that she must of thought was coming toward her and she NEVER saw the trailer. It was a dry cement trailer with the three hoppers underneather it. Well she ran right under the trailer at around 55 mph, never slowed down. Smashed the roof. The tank on the trailer was like 9 inches from the back of the drivers seat. She hit the middle hopper so the car didn't go all the way under it. After they cut the roof and door off the get her out it took till midnight to get her car out from under the trailer. My mom was flown from the wreck to richland memorial in columbia. When we arived we were told my mom had sustained an unsurvivable head injury. That she was braindead.. We all went in to see her, it was the most horifying thing I ever saw, I couldn't recognize my mom, her head was so swolen it was the size of a medium sized pumpkin. I fell out then and everything for the next day was a blur. The organ donor vulcures were askin me and my two sisters questions almost instantly. Friday morning they came and told us that they noticed a few things that may indicate that she had a little activity in her brain and that we had to decide weather to do a surgury to remove the masive blood clot on the left side of her brain. He said if it was his own mother that he wouldn't do it. That there was only a 50% chance she would make it through the surgury and only 10 to 15% chance she would be able to have a purposfull life and not be a vegtible. We chose to do the surgury... after 2 days passed there were no changes, they told us we had to make a decision weather to take her off the ventalator or have a surgury for a trake and peg tube. But they advised us against the surjury becasue they said pretty much that she wasn't goin to get any better, that the rest of her body was so healthy that she could live up to 30 years as a vegtible. We chose to take her off of the ventalator but against there wishes we wanted to wait till the next day so we could all be there with her. We were schedualed to take her off the vent at 9am well at 8am my mom decided to hold up 2 fingers for the nurse and was answering yes and no questions but noding!!! So obviously we went ahead and did the surgury. The Neorosurgins said that my mom had the worst head trama they had ever seen since they been there since 1977. And that they don;t understand why she is doin as good as she is. Well the next day, the swelling went down ALOT. And she would barly open her right eye for just a second. At first they said she was blind in both eyes, then just the left one now she can see out of both but she hasn't opened her left eye by herself. But I can talk to her and she knows who I am and mouthed to me "Cole I love you" she is on alot of pain medication, and she had a suruery yesterday to repair her left arm that is broke in two places. Today they told us she had pnemonia and that it was common and they were treating it. She has so far surprised EVERYONE there. They just don't understand it. I just want all yall to pray for my mom. Its helped so far. We all know that we are probably goin to have to take care of her for the rest of her life. But thats ok. I am takin over the house insurance and all the utilities. So that being I am goin to go back to work tomarow. Tonight is the first night I been back home. And I'll prolly drive to see here after work. I am probably goin to have the phones shut off and the internet canceled. I have a cell phone so I'll just keep that on. If anyone needs to get in touch with me my cell phone number is 803-682-1152 and please don't give my number to spamers. Anyways please pray for my mom. and I'll be back one day. Take it easy cole. I'll be around for a few days maybe

[Roothawg]

Man I am sorry to hear that Bro!!!
My family will be praying for ya.

[Johnny Ace]

Spudz,
Please accept our heartfelt prayers at this time. We will keep your mother and yourself in our thoughts.
Johnny and Kali

[flamedabone]

I'm here for what ever you need, bro. -Abone.

[pikesan99]

Sounds like a strong woman.
Best wishes to you and your family.

[jerry]

spudz, all our thoughts are with you and your family. hoping for the rest of the miracle to come thru for your mom.


jerry

[G V Gordon]

You've got my prayers as well. Sounds like your Mom is a fighter. God likes a fighter, you can bet His hand has been at work here already. Please keep us posted when you can.
George

[McGrath]

I hope everything works out for you and your Family. It sounds like your mother has a strong will to live, and hopefully she is able to pull through and live a fruitful life.

Good Luck.

[Hackerbilt]

You got it man. Stay strong.
I'd consider a lawyer if I were you. Sounds like negligence.

Bill

[Jimmy]

Be strong.

Your mother's survival sounds miraculous.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for several more miracles.

[AHotRod]

May God Bless her and the family.

[spudz]

My mom is the most stuborn hard headed women I ever met. She is REALLY strong. and her favorite thing to do is argue and prove everyone wrong. The doctors said she is one of the strongest they have seen. They said they wouldn't be suprised if she got up and ran down the hall. I think me goin back to work is goin to be good. I have cryed so much in the last week from the ups and downs I don't think I have any tears left, I was almost numb feeling. like it was all a bad dream. But she is doin good and I put my mom in Gods hands and he is takin good care of her.

[BigJim394]

Prayers going out for your Mom and family Spudz.
Take care.

[jay]

prayers will be going out to your family spudz

[Meester P]

Man your MoM sounds like a fighter. Thinking about you.
John.

[Nads]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she has a full recovery.
My prayers are with you.

[fatassbuick]

I'm shocked. If there's anything I can do, let me know.

[spudz]

well he was charged with wrongfull backin and backin into an intersection. We got a really good lawyer to take the case. We should have enough to take care of her forever. HE said it should be well into the 7 digits. 1/3 of that goes to the lawer, and around a 1/4 of that should go into my moms rehabilitation. The rest for whatever my mom wants. She always wanted to be finainially in good shape, and most likly she will be.

[badpat]

all the best brother

[Nick32vic]

Spudz, you and your mother and the rest of your family are in my prayers.

[hotrodladycrusr]

My thoughts and prayers are with your mom, you and your family during your mothers very difficult recovery. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING us HAMBer's can do to help and please keep us up to date on her progress from time to time. Remember, if you need someone to "talk" to, we're here for you.

[Shiva69]

I wish you and your mom the best spudz.

Good luck and god speed
Garth

[Deyomatic]

You and your family are in my thoughts as well.

[34Fordtk]

Our prayers are with you and your mom.

[Fat Hack]

Wishing you and your family well.

Take care and have faith...you'll get through this.

[photo phantom]

Cole,
Thanks for sharing with us brother.
My prayers will be with you and your mom.
Feed from your mother's strength during this time.
It sounds like she's got alot inside her.
Be strong.
RICH

[Skate Fink]

Cole,
Thanks for turning to the HAMB. Despite all the bickering from time to time, I feel that when someone is in need, this is one hell of a great group of people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and your whole family. Pat & Erin Maphis

[Zeke]

Damn Spudz ol pal I feel for ya. :'( you've got my prayers. I know yer mom will pull through cause, correct me if I'm wrong, she kicked cancer in the ass recently. Keep the faith.

[Oilcan Harry]

You never know when your strength will be tested. Something like this makes the everyday problems seem pretty silly. My thoughts and prayers are with you for her full recovery.

[MercMan1951]

You bought tears to my eyes...hard to do...I feel for you brother, I don't know what I'd do...or be as strong as you, if my ma was in the same situation...I'm prayin' for your family...and I ain't a person to pray...god bless...

[CharlieLed]

We are keeping you and your mom in our thoughts and prayers. Sounds like she's a real fighter, let her know how many folks that she has never met are pulling for her. Keep your chin up and be strong for her...

[Greezy]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[CURIOUS RASH]

That is a tough thing to deal with.

As others have said, sounds like she is a fighter.

I hope she recovers soon.

RASHY

[Fatchuk]

Spudz: can't say that you or i have ever talked before, but your tradgety touched me also ...I too will pray for Gods intervention with your moms recovery and you take care of your self to you should not dissconect from the hamb souuds like most of these guys are part of your extended family and they will be here to help you with the ups and downs in the days ahead....you will need them so stay connected.....every one who is a believer will pray for you....and your mom and the rest of your family.....God Bless...Fatchuk

[Grumpy]

I read it to my wife. we're both praying for her. God Bless

[Jkustom]

Good Luck, Best wishes. Really. -Justin

[kustombypook]

Best wishes and good luck to your family.

[KnuckleBuster]

My prayers are with you and your mom.
Keep the faith and be strong.

[Rocky]

I'm pullin for ya, Spudnut! And I'll say a little prayer for you and your mom tonight before I drift off. Don't worry, it always works for me.

[D Picasso]

I'm pulling for your mom and you.

take care of yourself.

[JimC]

I echo what the others have said.
I know God has a plan for your mother, and He will
strengthen you and your family for the days ahead.
I surely will hold you up in my prayers.
Jim

[BARNETT]

Hang in there...sounds like your Mom has made up her mind to kick this in the ass! I'll think some good thoughts for her and your family.

Dan

[Jeff Norwell]

Godspeed bro..our prayers are with you

[james]

I'll keep you and your Mom in my thoughts and prayers....I nearly lost my sister a few years ago due to a car accident, it really turns your world around, but things get better, just keep going.

[29EHV8]

Cole,keep your chin up bro.The whole HAMB family is pullin for your mom and you.Take care,Shiny,Dolly and Blaze

[burndup]

Godspeed to your Mother and to YOU as well.

She's already shown that the "professionals" don't know HALF of what they claim to.

The strength and will of the human spirit is ALWAYS underestimated.

-Jason

[flt-blk]

Hang in there, I'll throw in a couple prayers for youre whole family.

Don't forget you can stop by the library and use a computer to get back on here and give us an update later.
TZ

[Fat Cat]

Place my thought with all those of everyone else. As a son I can only think about my own mother when I read that. Sounds like she has a solid base with you and your sisters.

[atch]

spudz,

you can count me among those who will be praying for you, your mother, and your family.

[ESnacky6]

Keepin' my fingers crossed for you and your Mother and family man...

Please keep us posted as to what happens...

[enjenjo]

Keep us posted, sorry to hear this happened to her.

[Hellbound_Hootch]

stay strong,,,
ask for help when you need it,,,
cry when you want,,,
and talk to you mom as much as you can about everything,,,

MISS hootch

[**DONOTDELETE**]

My prayers are with you spudz

[Docfranknstein]

Spudz, hang in there, and enjoy each hour You have with Her, My Dad passed away in 1997 and My Mom in 1999, I wish I could have just one more minute, or hour, or day to tell them the things that never got said, so enjoy the time You have now. It sounds like it was not Her time to go, just hang tuff. Von Doc

[Tony]

Spuds,
I'm terribly sorry to hear about the accident.
My prayers are with her and your whole family.

Tony..

[Crease]

God bless you and your family. Prayer and a positive attitude goes along way.

Chris

[RPW]

My prayers with your family.

/Per

[purple]

<font color="purple"> Chin up kid. I hope you can stay as strong as she is. I'll keep you in my thoughts too. </font>

[Germ]

Cole,,,
Call me if you need anything 916-599-7666, call anytime, I'm far away, but my people are everywhere!!
keep the number....

you need to talk about anything or whatever..

wish you well kid

[slazzen]

miracles have happened for you and I am sure they will continue for your mother best wishes

[Humboldt Cat]

My prayers are definitely with you and your family, Spudz, take the time you need, we'll be here for you when you come back.

[yorgatron]

don't give up hope ever! my friend Eric was in a similar wreck,drove a TR4 up under a flatbed,and sustained what sounds like similar injuries.he pulled through just fine,hang in there kiddo-george

[Baumi]

My prayers are with you and your family. I translated your story to my family, and all of them started to pray for your mom immediately, hoping everthing will develop to it´s best.

[wes]

my thoughts are with you. STAY POSITIVE.
wes

[Ron]

Sorry to hear that, I wish all you the best.

[Randy D]

Cole, I sure hope your mother makes a complete recovery. Take care of yourself. Our thoughts are with you.
Randy

[DrJ]

Wordless...

Hang in there.

[autocol]

good luck dude... you sound like a great guy to have as a son in this situation.

talk to your mum about whatever, whenever... i'm sure she will love to hear your voice, even if she can't respond.

[Cruisin']

Have Faith and be Strong.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

[Spike!]

God bless Spudz

Spike

[roadstar]

Hang in there bro. Our Mothers our very special people in our lives. Miricals happen everyday and it sounds like her survival is proof of another one.

[candyman]

Ouch... I feel ya... good luck.

[FencePost]

Spudz,
Hang in there, your an awful strong person! I my prayers are for you and your family.

Doug

[old beet]

Sorry to read this, good wishes to all......OLDBEET

[Mart]

Dont know what to say, just wanted to show support.
Mart.

[Rocket Scientist Chris]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sisters, cole.

[HOTROD30]

spudz... Good luck to your mother. She's in our prayers.

[krupanut]

My prayers are with you also.

[Sailor]

Im so sorry, my friend. I hope it all works out for the best in the end. Best of luck from up here.

[Django]

Prayers be with you.

[4t64rd]

Go Mom! It's so cool to prove doctors wrong.

Just keep talking to her and encouraging her, it's tough, but after a while the hospital crap fades into the background.

When my g'father was in CICU, I would put the date and time on a dry erase board were he could see it, I put the date and the time I was coming back (visiting hours) That way he had plans to do something, he said it helped.

Stay strong

[Killer]

[ QUOTE ]
I just want all yall to pray for my mom.

[/ QUOTE ]

Definately.... and you too Cole.

[dixiedog]

Spudz - You and you're family are in our prayers and wishes. It sucks having having all that dumped on you, but God doesn't put on you what you can't handle.
Best wishes - Brian

Not a dry eye in the house!!
Best wishes!!!!!
Clark

[plan9]

spudz. you, your mother and family are in my prayers. i hope she makes a full recovery.

mike

[tokyo]

keep positive, be supportive and pray. if you need anything call. 484-802-3433. tokyo

[Otto]

Sending some HAMB mojo your families way.

Stay strong....

[repoguy]

I can't even imagine what you're dealing with.

All the best to your mom, and to you. I hope she pulls through.

[Kevin Lee]

Nothing to say at this point but I wanted to show support. Looking forward to updates with good news.

[Kilroy]

Everything has been said already...

Terribly sorry that the accident happened but congratulations on having such a hard headed mom and Kudos for making all the right decisions for her recovery. With these kind of injuries, how she reacted in the first couple days usually set the tone for the rest of her recovery. So she's winning the war.

Continued good luck... And prayers...

[fuel pump]

I am so sorry spuds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep strong for your mom.

[38Chevy4door]

Spudz,
She's already done more than they expected, so she'll just keep doing it...it'll work out.
Take care.
Steve

[TV]

Spuds,Times like this are very hard,but GOD is faithful to answer our prayers and alot of Hambrs are praying don't give up hope, and you pray also,my wife and I will pray for your mom also.--TV

[lownslow]

spudz,
we i dont think have ever spoken . but that doesnt matter. you and your mom are in my thoughts .as i read this this morning i could not help but think what a wreck i would be if it had been my mom .stay strong brutha and tell her too also. i feel for you man . i just hope everything keeps going like it is for her.ya know beating the odds....i am not a religeous man but her improvement seems like a miracle......please try to find a way to keep us updated i know all reading this would like to know...good luck................

[El Caballo]

Cole, I remember meeting your mother and seeing how well you two got along together, some real love there my friend. As I read your post and things looked darkest I could feel the emotion building in me. What a relief that she has been so strong in her recovery thus far, and I sincerely pray for her and for you that she continues to get better. I am going to let Randaddy know so he can contact you. I am too far away to be there physically, but spiritually I am right beside you Cole. You and your mother will remain in my prayers.

Call me if you need anything 509-371-2743

[Neppy]

I don't know what to say. I know where you are, unfortunately I've been there. If you need to call anyone late at night I'm usually up til around 4AM. 918-***-****

If a grumpy drunk answers, just tell him to sober up quick. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Take care Cole.

[Boones]

bro, Sorry to hear... I am sending out a heart felt prayer for your mother and family... Stay strong..

[Mike Zenor]

Deepest condolences... hang in there, and good luck.

[W Vaughan]

My family and I will be praying for your mother and your family.
Will Vaughan

[sedan_dad]

I don't think anyone could ever hit you with anything more painful than what you have just gone through.I read your first post and went cold.Stay strong ,thats the only thing you can do.

[OG lil E]

Cole, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's accident. It sounds like she has a lot of fight in her. I know it's tough right now for you, but you being there for her is really what she needs.

I was just thinking about you when I was browsing the Hokey yesterday. I thought to myself I wonder where Spudzie is. There aren't many OG HAMBers that post much anymore. I'm sorry that the next post I read from you is such sad news.

I'm praying for your Mom, your family and for you--be strong! Your HAMB family can't be there for you in person, but we're with you in spirit. Keep in touch!

Ed

[Race1]

Cole, I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. My prayers are with you and your family.

[Toqwik]

Cole, my family and I will pray for you and your family. Stay strong.....Scott

[Paul]

be strong.

we share your pain.

Paul

[52plybizcoupe]

best of luck from the coffins keep it positive

[Jim Marlett]

My thoughts are with you. I hope the miracles continue.

[59BuickWagon]

Best of luck to your mom, your family and to you Spudz.

Dennis

[Elrusto]

I wish your mom and your family a strong recovery.My family's prayers are with you and yours God bless



Mike Cook

[Mike]

Bad news. Good thoughts for you mom. Hang in there, Spudz.

[FONZI]

WOW you got some serious STRONG genes there bud. Sounds like you got a lot on your shoulders. I have been there. It is tough. But, you will be a better man for it. Take Care Cole.


FONZI

[Kustm52]

Praying for you and your family....hope it comes out for the best. Keep us updated...

Brian

['Flyin' Dutchman']

Hang in there man! Stay strong!
I wish you all the best and hope your mom will recover ASAP!!
This must be about the worst thing that can happen to a family.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Maurice...

[Noname38]

Not much i can say bein a stranger and all but my prayers are with you and your family.

[SatinBlack58]

Hang in there, we'll be praying for you. Satin

[daign]

Spudz-

3 Months ago my sister died for 6 minutes with lack of oxygen to the brain due to a massive heart attack. She was in a coma for roughly a month and showed little if any signs of any brain activity for the doctors. She was awake and somewhat alert often during the coma and spent a lot of time communicating with our family and myself. The doctors never once saw these great signs.

We had a meeting after about a month in intensive care and the doctors informed us that she was a vegetable and it was time to begin thinking about "quality of life issues."

With everyone's positive attitudes, wishes, hopes and prayers. My sister is sitting at home right now chatting with me on a laptop. She walks with a walker, has memory issues, but she rocks and rolls like no other. She's all there and in some ways stronger than before.

If you'd like to read the entire story I can gladly provide it, it will provide you hope and give you an idea of the things to come and what to expect.

A doctor's job is to expect the worse, yours and all of ours is to expect the best. My prayers are with you and if there is anything I can help with please let me know. I will extend the same positive thoughts to all those that helped with my sister. I've been through the exact same thing the last few months. I wish I had read this post earlier...

Keep a positive attitude and be strong for your family.

-Dane

[sport]

hang in there, you and your family will make it.

[Jive-Bomber]

I read this post a few pages back, but did't post--
I'm praying for your Mother's recovery, and your peace...

All the best,

jay

Rom. 8:28

[Blue]

Strength and patience to you and your mom and family Spudz. Taking it one day at a time is the best you can do. God bless.

[spudz]

you all don't know how much all of this means to me. I'm tearing up as I type this. I told my mom that people all over the world, people she has never even met or spoken to are praying for her. She smilled opened one eye and shook her head yes. She is doing really good. She was moved to PCU "progressive care unit" and we can see her anytime we want from 9am to 9pm. She actually talked over the trake today, she looked down at her arm and the pins in her wrist and said "we've got to do something about this shit". She can't open her left eye. I think her muscle is really weak. Thats where the impact was. The doctors said she was blind in that eye, but guess what... now she can see out of it. She can't hold it open by herself but there is sight. She seems confused. A little disorintated. I'm not sure if she knows everybody. Its like she thinks she knows but isn't sure. But its only been 2 WEEKS!!! the doctors said she has done more than most minor injurys do in a year. She is hopefully goin to go to a rehabilitation place in NC that will really help her. She is doing nothing but getting better so our spirits are high. This IS ALOT to have dumped onto me. I just turned 18 on July 31st. I figure it took about 4 minutes for me to grow up and take on resposibilities when this happened. I just can't say how much all of your prayers mean to me! I've been on the HAMB since I was 12 or 13. And I love you all as family. And if I do shut of the internet, its not forever!

[tootallrodder]

It's truely amazing how the human body can repair itself with enough positive thinking and prayers. I've been praying for You and your Mom and family every since I saw the first post. They have some of the best head injury clinic's down in the Carolina's thanks in part to "CrashCar".

[4t64rd]

Morphine will affect your memory,

It's a lot like warm Dr. Pepper, only stronger.

Cursing is a good sign too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[fab32]

Spudz, I just got back from a short vacation and one of the first things I see on the HAMB is about your mom. First let me say how sorry I am for what she and your whole family are going through. It's going to be a rough time ahead.
Not to steal any of your situation but I feel I should share something. On July 13, 1988 an industrial garage door collapsed on me. It was 16' high, 14' wide and weighed about 1600 lbs. I was hospitalized for 3 1/2 years 1 1/2 yrs. in a rehab hospital, 7 head and brain sugeries. The doctors said after they knew I would live that if everything was sucessful I would be able to dress myself, eat 3 meals a day and spend the rest of my time watching television. They said I woul;d never drive a car again.
Long story , short version. They taught me how to walk, how to get dressed, how to feed myself, how to write, and use the phone. It took another 2 yrs of intense effort but I now have my drivers license back and am enjoying cars once again.
I guess I'm telling you this to let you know that nothing is impossible with a lot of prayer and hard work. I'll be praying for you and your mom and family. My best thoughts go out to you.

Frank

[autocol]

spudz, yer doin' bloody good mate! we know you're a young fella but like you say, this'll make you grow up faster than anything you could imagine!

dude, your mum must be really proud and grateful to have you, you sound like you're doing everything right... good luck to you whole family.

col.

[nor cal nic]

GOD bless you and yours. keep the faith,always...
nic

[38Chevy454]

Spudz, what can I say that has not already been stated? You are right that life can change in an instant. The doctors can only advise what they know, and most have only limited understanding of how the brain works and the body's ability to overcome such tragic injuries. You and your sisters are going to help keep your Mom encouraged, and she is already showing massive improvement. Keep up the good work.

As a side note, most of my close HAMB friends know this (and now all of HAMB land), but my father had a massive brain stem stroke about 2 years ago and is totally paralyzed from the neck down. I know how life can change in an instant. You do not realize how precious something can be until it is taken away. The road to recovery is a bumpy uphill one at best. I assume your mother is not too old and her younger age will help her dramatically in recovery.

[The_Monster]

Spudz, I'm new to the HAMB, but I'm sure you'll take my prayers and best wishes for you and your mom along with everyone elses. You're a very strong 18yr old, it sounds like it runs in the family. Best wishes to you and yours.

[Thirdyfivepickup]

I called my Mom tonight... told her I loved her. Told her the story and I know we will both pray tonight.

(Called Chris50's Mom too... told her I love her...different kind of love, though..):)

[Rooster]

We're pullin for your mom, and your continued strength and good spirits here too spudz. Sounds like your mom is going to pull through so far, that's Great news, glad she's so responsive.

[Curly]

Spudz if you're still here...howz about takin' a few seconds and lettin' us know how mom is doing. I've been going to school to become a R.N. and I've got to say I've seen some strange shit! People collapse from non-visible internal injuries and ones like your mom with, as the doctors put it,"no hope" pull through like a storm trooper on a mission. You are on the right track though. Time, patience and ALOT of prayers backing you dude ya can't go wrong! So far I've learned not to try to figure out what the body can, can't, will or won't do. School is tough but I relate things to the trusty ol' gasoline motor when I can...but when was the last time you saw flathead fix itself? Miracles dude that's what it is...pure fucking miracles. May you and your mom have a major fuckin' miracle dude!!! Sounds like she might be on one now. Hang on it's gonna be a tough ride. If you have half the tenacity that she does you'll make it just fine. I'm not a "religous" person so prayers would make me hippocrit so I'm just goin' to be straight up and tell you that there hasn't been a day since I read your post that I didn't send some good thoughts and wishes your way. Keep strong dude!

[NealinCA]

Has anyone heard from Spudz? I was wondering how his mom is doing.

Neal

[atch]

i think we all are...

[Kustm52]

bttt.....

[LIMEY]

Been watching this post, just to let you know our thoughts are with you &amp; your family from way over the pond.

[Deuce Roadster]

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I went thru Branchville last Friday...........was thinking of Spuds...........

Branchville had a LARGE town festival.

RailRoad Daze...... shuts the whole downtown area down. Sorta like a Carnival.......



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[Kustm52]

Let's not forget about spuds....anyone have an update?

Brian

[marq]

Hi,mate just like to say how sorry i am bout ya mom.I believe when it's your time to go ,you go.In this case it was'nt your moms time so she will be fine after all we are all put on this earth for a purpose and what that purpose is we will never know only GOD will know.A few years ago my mate henry had an accident on a motorcycle track day and the bike landed on his head crushing one side of his brain unfortatly it was this side of his brain that does all the motorfunctions for the body and the doctors wanted to turn the machine off.His mum was a nurse and she wouldnt let the doctors turn that damn thing off 4 months later he awoke 2 weeks after that he was speaking and moving and now he is walking and driving a car.The human body seems to have a very strong capacity for survival if you want to live,Henry now uses the other side of his brain because the side he damaged is dead.Now the moral of this is never believe what the doctors say and never ever give up hope if people are thinking of you and sending good thoughts and you are positive you'll do alright because we all have the power to heal ourselves and others we just don't know it.All my best wishes and thoughts and prayers go with you and you mum and your family infact i'll give you an hour right now as i'm off to church and i'll ask the reverend to pray for you and your family God bless you ..................Mad Marq

[spudz]

SORRY it took so long to respond. BEEN BUSY!! All of a sudden I had to take care of a house by myself, cook, clean, etc. But its workin out good. My mom is doin GREAT!! Even after everything they said she wouldn't be able to do anything, but she went to a rehab place for about a month and is doin great. She can't open her left eye and her arm is broke but other than that, she is physically good. She has almost regained her old personality. She gets confused sometimes but its getting better by the day. She is happy and is just thankfull to be alive. Umm not much else. SHe is doin GREAT!!!. THANKS to EVERYONE who prayed for my mom. I prolly wont be able to read the replys but if anyone wants to get in touch with me my cell number is 803-683-1152. Anytime is good. If I don't answer leave a message. I REALLY WANT to make it to the Goodguys show this weekend if I can get off work saturday I am COMMING. Flamedabone call me if you are goin. And if I go we gotta meet up. THANKs and I'll talk to yall later.

[Roothawg]

Great news!!

[Nick32vic]

That is great man! I am glad she is doing good!

[Tony]

Spudz....
man thats great to here!!
There's a long road to recovery, but it sounds like she's well on her way!
All my best man,
Tony.

[wingnutz]

Thanks for the "PRAISE" report! I love happy endings!

Mark

[Hackerbilt]

Now THAT...made my nite! EXCELLENT news!

Bill

[Bob K]

Great news Cole, hope she makes a full recovery.

Bob

[cornfieldrodder]

Glad to hear of here recovery, You do know who to thank, of course.

[Evel]

Awsom!!!!!!!


Evel

[hotrodladycrusr]

This is GREAT news!!! I'm so happy you had a chance to update us. Enjoy your weekend at Charlotte, you deserve it.

[BARNETT]

Very good news!

[NealinCA]

Glad to hear it!

We have been thinking of you and your mom.

Neal...inCA

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

This is great news! I hope she will make a full recovery and it sounds like things are heading that way.

May God Bless.

[briggs&strattonChev]

Hey thats great, keep your mom strong and yourself too!

Good News!!

Briggs

[jerry]

so glad to hear your mom's doing good cole. now go and enjoy the gg show.

jerry

[MrExotica]

Holy crap! You mom is a trooper! She'll be just fine. Our thoughts are with you &amp; your family.

[Rix2Six]

Really Glad to hear about your mom... I've been praying for her regularly.

[doodlebug]

Sorry to hear Cole, thinking of your Mum and you.

[Deyomatic]

I think we've all been on the edge of our seat, her story is the source of inspiration. Here is to continueed success.

[Boones]

Spudz, Hope you make it to the Good Guys this weekend, FlamedAbone and myself will be there.... We will be parked with FatAss and they guys from NC... Glad to see things are looking better for you and your family.

[G V Gordon]

Never underestimate the power of a stubborn woman and divine intervention. That is fantastic news!
George

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Hey, right on!!!!!

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[spudz]

Well people always ask me how my mom is doing. I figured I'd just leave an update here.
Its been over 2 years now. She is the most important woman in the world to me....
Anyways, she had almost a complete recovery. Her eyesite is a little messed up but not completly
gone. She doesn't drive a car but has a golf cart she drives across town.
She has since gotten back together with my dad and they have bought a house together IN eloree
SC. They are doin great. My mom is her same old self, she has gained a little weight but
who cares lol. But I wanted to post this for another reason too.. I REALLY think how good my
mom did was because of all the people here and around the world that prayed for my mom.
I honestly believe that.. After I came back here and read all the positive posts, I knew
right then an there it would all be ok. I just wanted to end this all by thanking each and
everyone here.. I mean that.. I am forever in debt... Cole

[Levis Classic]

The power of prayer - dont underestimate it!

[El Caballo]

I'm overjoyed to hear she's better and her marriage restored. I really am happy for you Cole and...

...you don't owe me a thing. A prayer is a gift with no strings.

[squigy]

good luck to you and your family.we will keep you in our prayers.
my wife is a trama nurse in the E.R here in town she goes on the roof to wait for the Trama Hawk Helicopter to land with patients,and some of the stories she tells me are very difficult to handle for me.
so,try to keep it together and stay faithful.it will all be alright brother,there is a higher power!

[PEDDRO]

Prayers?!...pftt! Don't sell yourself short! Put it down to you and your family sticking by your mum and making the right decisions, plus the skills of the people that worked on/with her. Awesome to hear such a positive outcome!

[Petejoe]

I love happy endings!!
Its amazing what a whole world of prayers can do.
Now.. guys and gals..what are we going to pray for next?..............

[Automotive Stud]

Well people always ask me how my mom is doing. I figured I'd just leave an update here.
Its been over 2 years now. She is the most important woman in the world to me....
Anyways, she had almost a complete recovery. Her eyesite is a little messed up but not completly
gone. She doesn't drive a car but has a golf cart she drives across town.
She has since gotten back together with my dad and they have bought a house together IN eloree
SC. They are doin great. My mom is her same old self, she has gained a little weight but
who cares lol. But I wanted to post this for another reason too.. I REALLY think how good my
mom did was because of all the people here and around the world that prayed for my mom.
I honestly believe that.. After I came back here and read all the positive posts, I knew
right then an there it would all be ok. I just wanted to end this all by thanking each and
everyone here.. I mean that.. I am forever in debt... Cole

WOW! I'm just seeing this today. At first I felt terrible for you, but reading through it is inspiring. God bless you and your mother, you are truely fortunate.

[Stone]

awesome. I'm glad i saw this post. I'll be praying for your family.

[flathead okie]

Have faith Doctors can be wrong. My brother was in a bike accident. the drs said he would be a veg. all his life if he lived. 6 mos later he was back at work. now he's head electrician at our plant. Have faith. Prayers are with you and yours.

[skyrodder]

Your mom and your family will be in my prayers...


Omar O.

[hotrodA]

"Praise GOD from whom ALL blessings flow!"

Thank you Lord, for miracles, big and small.

[Tony]

Cole,
GREAT news!
Thats the BEST thing i've heard in a while!!!!!!
:):):):):)

[unclescooby]

This is the first I've even seen of any of this. I'm glad to hear that your mother and the rest of the family is on the mend. We've had a lot of rough news around here lately and I'm glad to see a happy ending.

[Chrome Shop Mafia]

Thoughts and prayers will be sent your way tonight, Spudz.

Take care, man...

Troy.

[leon renaud]

I'm new here and just heard about your mom.the 2 strongest forces on this planet are faith and love !and love over rules all else faith may sustain you but I realy believe that the love you and your family and the folks here at hamb poured out to you and your mom is what pulled you both through this .may Creator continue watching over you and your family

[drhotrodmd]

Sending you my wishes and praying for your mother.

[primer]

thats great man good to hear:)

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Cole,,,it's great to hear your mom is doing well....prayer work's and your mom is proof of that fact!

Your folks getting back together is just an added bonus ! :) HRP

[FONZI]

Damn glad to hear that all is well Cole!



FONZI

[23 bucket-t]

Glad to here your mom is doing better, You are a good son. Keep praying it works. But I do not have to tell you that.

[hillbilly]

Man, I am glad to hear the update!

Yeah, Prayer works....even from us less than holy folk, The one answerin' them knows whats in the heart of the person doin' it...and why.

Keep in touch, man!

Mark

[repoman]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[muffman58]

We will all pray for her.

[fuel pump]

You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[CadillacKid]

Glad to hear of the great update! Prayers go out to you and yours, and to Repoman's family too...

[Roothawg]

Excellent.

[Lil John]

By gosh pray we will... Hang in there

[gasheat]

Nothing but good thoughts. Hope works.

[soontobe]

Prayers From My Family Will Be Forwarded To Yours. Hang In There hoss. Let Us Know What You Need.

[novatattoo]

Glad to hear of such a remarkable recovery. There are good people out there in this world that do care. God Bless

Bill

[48fordnut]

You and your mom touched lots of families. some will be taking a different look at someone close to them, because of you and your mom.Prayer,and faith have a way of preforming miracles. A continuing prayer for you and your family.Good Luck. jim:)

[drhotrodmd]

That's a great update. It's amazing how fast life can change.

[53Nailhead]

Spudz..... Amen!!

[Mike]

That's good news all around. Glad to hear it, spudz.

[Scott]

My family's prayers are with your family

[tikiranch]

Spudz,
Good to hear that your mom is doing ok. We all prayed for her. God Bless you and your family. I feel like I know you like a little brother with all the post and stories about your Cars. The power of the Hamb is Krazy.....

[49 Fastback]

My prayers are with you and yours. She sounds like a heckuva woman! But she'd have to be to have such a great son!

Tucker

[AaronP]

I will keep your family in your thoughts and prayers.

[50flathead]

God bless your mother. She is in our prayers.

[Chevychopper]

I know i;m just a new guy here but another prayer never hurt anyone. Here's a few more from my family to yours.

[choppedrod63]

Well it's all been said before but you and your family have our prayers and thoughts It's a tough road but one we have all had to go down at some point in our lives.... and friends make the journey much easier! God bless!

[Verbal Kint]

Prayer from my family to yours.

swd..

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Well it's all been said before but you and your family have our prayers and thoughts It's a tough road but one we have all had to go down at some point in our lives.... and friends make the journey much easier! God bless!

I hugged my Mom after reading this when you first posted this.... and I'm going to see her on Saturday just to hug her again. :)

I'm sooo happy that things are almost back to normal!

[Blue]

Excellent news! Love's the greatest healer to be found.

[Fast Elvis]

Great news..............I'll certainly keep your Mom in my prayers......best wishes!!!

[spudz]

Hello Everyone, I am Spudz's Mom!!!!!! Believe it or not I'm surviving!!!!!!!! Yay !!!!!!!!!!I wanted to personally Thank Each and Everyone of you for your prayers. It sure was a tremedous blessing for my Son!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You ALL. I'm not l00% but I am still able to function correctly. well maybe correctly. This was the first time I have read these pages and am so humbled by them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for caring for my son who needed you all. Spudz's Mom

[KoppaK]

Hi Mom, I missed the thread the first time and only read it yesterday, brought me close to tears. You are one brave lady and I hope you just keep on improving. Spudz is one hell of a guy also. Good luck. John.

[noboD]

Like Koppak I missed the first go-around with this thread. The human spirit is tough animal. Way to go MOM!! A friend was given a similar choice about his wife as Cole faced. His wife had an aneurism and was given no hope of recovery, no brain activity. He wanted the day to think about it and decided to have her checked one more time. This time there was activity and she eventually recovered. Tough lady

[A32Flathead]

The accident happened before I found the HAMB, but I have just read the whole thread, and wanted to say....congratulations on an amazing recovery, all the best for a long & healthy life.

dave

[Big A]

Hi spudz mom! Welcome to the HAMB (and very cool of you to drop us a note)! I'm really glad to hear that you're doing better, sounds like it's been a long road.

My thoughts are with you.

[59BuickWagon]

Great to hear you're doing so well Mom! Everyone here on the hAMB was pulling for you and Cole and it looks like it worked. The Big Guy upstairs must have figured you needed to have some more fun down here - so you go out and enjoy yourself.

How 'bout a metalflake roof and some flames for that golf cart? Need a HAMB decal for the windshield;)

[Kev Nemo]

Wow-I just read through this from the 1st post to the post from Mom and I'm just amazed and proud once again to be part of the HAMB. Ya'll are some really caring people and God knows the world needs more of that.
Mom-you have my prayers and thoughts!!!:D

[38fordcoupe]

Last thursday my mom who I live with was in a bad wreck, she was on her way home, it was just dark, She came around a corner in her 94 infiniti J30 and there was a semi backin his trailer into a road the goes to his trailer park. the truck was in such a fasion that his lights and the cab was still in his lane and the trailer was accross the entire road. Well I guess my mom was lookin at the lights that she must of thought was coming toward her and she NEVER saw the trailer. It was a dry cement trailer with the three hoppers underneather it. Well she ran right under the trailer at around 55 mph, never slowed down. Smashed the roof. The tank on the trailer was like 9 inches from the back of the drivers seat. She hit the middle hopper so the car didn't go all the way under it. After they cut the roof and door off the get her out it took till midnight to get her car out from under the trailer. My mom was flown from the wreck to richland memorial in columbia. When we arived we were told my mom had sustained an unsurvivable head injury. That she was braindead.. We all went in to see her, it was the most horifying thing I ever saw, I couldn't recognize my mom, her head was so swolen it was the size of a medium sized pumpkin. I fell out then and everything for the next day was a blur. The organ donor vulcures were askin me and my two sisters questions almost instantly. Friday morning they came and told us that they noticed a few things that may indicate that she had a little activity in her brain and that we had to decide weather to do a surgury to remove the masive blood clot on the left side of her brain. He said if it was his own mother that he wouldn't do it. That there was only a 50% chance she would make it through the surgury and only 10 to 15% chance she would be able to have a purposfull life and not be a vegtible. We chose to do the surgury... after 2 days passed there were no changes, they told us we had to make a decision weather to take her off the ventalator or have a surgury for a trake and peg tube. But they advised us against the surjury becasue they said pretty much that she wasn't goin to get any better, that the rest of her body was so healthy that she could live up to 30 years as a vegtible. We chose to take her off of the ventalator but against there wishes we wanted to wait till the next day so we could all be there with her. We were schedualed to take her off the vent at 9am well at 8am my mom decided to hold up 2 fingers for the nurse and was answering yes and no questions but noding!!! So obviously we went ahead and did the surgury. The Neorosurgins said that my mom had the worst head trama they had ever seen since they been there since 1977. And that they don;t understand why she is doin as good as she is. Well the next day, the swelling went down ALOT. And she would barly open her right eye for just a second. At first they said she was blind in both eyes, then just the left one now she can see out of both but she hasn't opened her left eye by herself. But I can talk to her and she knows who I am and mouthed to me "Cole I love you" she is on alot of pain medication, and she had a suruery yesterday to repair her left arm that is broke in two places. Today they told us she had pnemonia and that it was common and they were treating it. She has so far surprised EVERYONE there. They just don't understand it. I just want all yall to pray for my mom. Its helped so far. We all know that we are probably goin to have to take care of her for the rest of her life. But thats ok. I am takin over the house insurance and all the utilities. So that being I am goin to go back to work tomarow. Tonight is the first night I been back home. And I'll prolly drive to see here after work. I am probably goin to have the phones shut off and the internet canceled. I have a cell phone so I'll just keep that on. If anyone needs to get in touch with me my cell phone number is 803-682-1152 and please don't give my number to spamers. Anyways please pray for my mom. and I'll be back one day. Take it easy cole. I'll be around for a few days maybe


My thoughts and prayers are with your Mom and family.

[rubberrodder]

its new yaers eve and I will say a prayer of thanks and raise a sparkling cider toast to your mom and your family.my prayers were flowing as I read the post and the outpouring of love and support . (man,taers of joy make it hard to type!:D )I willcontinue to pray for good health and recovery for your mom. It was a really fantastic shock to go to that last post and find one from your mom.OH gawd how I love a happy ending.well I need to quit being a blubbering mushball and sign off r.r.

[old beet]

So nice to see this up again!! It's a new year, and happy to see you are doing well. Sometimes even guys like me pray for others? Startin to get the hint. Happy New Year, we both made it another year....GOD Bless.....OLDBEET

[fastroadster]

I said a prayer for your mom and your family. Keep the faith, God will always be with you and your family.

[kustomkolin]

I said a prayer for your mom and your family. Keep the faith, God will always be with you and your family.
Still getting over the loss of my wifes mum&dad last january in a crash.(drunk driver).Its great to know there are still survivors in this world.God bless you all.Kol & Sharon

[jakespeed63]

This HAMB brotherhood is very strong. Sorry to hear of your Mom's fatality. These things REALLY put a damper on the Holidays. My parent's neighbor, of 50+ years recently died on Christmas eve. He will be missed, he was a top notch, Ole' Skool Cleveland machinist. Anal before anyone ever used the word.
Will keep her in our prayers.
JT

[50flathead]

We'll pray for you both.

[40Standard]

This thread was started before I joined the HAMB, but after reading it through it is one amazing story, powerful and moving. You and your Mom will be in my prayers.

[Action Girl]

I can't think of a better way to start the new year than to read this thread from beginning to end. I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, but what an incredible and inspiring story. :D

Stacey

[TooMany2count]

like many others i missed this one along the line and after reading it, it brought tears to my eyes when i read about the wreck. i sat there & hoped that everything would get better for u & ur family and as i can tell it has.
Spudz's Mom i'm glad things are getting better for u & Spudz's was rite in saying u were one hellva fighter.


this post & many others like it just goes to prove that we all aren't as ragged & ruff around the edges as some would believe. if a newbie was reading through this forum he or she would mostly think that we're all a bunch of greasey, sleazy, ruff around the edges, wrench turning, jalopy driving hoodlums that didnt care about nobody but ourselves & the cars/trucks we work on & drove. UNTILL they got to this one, then they would find out what kind of folks we all really are. this post & others like it just goes to show everyone && ourselves that we all do have a soft side to us :eek: (i wont tell anyone though) and that we really do care about others.....joe

[Chrome Shop Mafia]

my thoughts and prayers are going to be with you and your mother, Cole.

Your mother sounds like a tough old one that one let-go, and you should be amazingly proud of that!!!

Take care, and God Bless, Cole...

Troy.

[38pickup]

Reading this thread brought tears to my eyes. Then when I saw the post by your mom cole it made thoose tears of sadness into tears of happiness. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

-Tony

[48p15]

God Doesent Make Mistakes. She Is Still Here For A Reason. My Prayers Go Out For You And Your Family Stay Strong Dude