Why I am not around...

[Kerr]

I just wanted to take a minute and let you all know, my other dsp family, what is going on.

Sunday, June 8th, my husband was in a very bad motorcycle accident. I just got him home and let me tell you I am beyond busy with three kids, and one very hurt kid. LOL.

Essentially what happened was is he hit a deer at 50mph and the deer lost and so did he. He ended up with a closed head injury, three broken ribs on the right side, the rest of the right side is fractured. One of the broken ribs punctured the right lung and it collapsed almost all the way. He had air all around the lung and it compressed the collapsed lung even further and we were lucky because they thought they were going to have to put in a chest tube but thankfully they didnt. He has extensive road rash up and down the right side which is healing nicely but requires my care daily to keep it clean and healthy skin.

He has several contusions and hematomas that are healing nicely but the ribs are killing him and he can barely get mobile.

We both have a long road ahead of us so please if your of faith keep us in your prayers.

I hope to be around more soon but cant promise you all anything. I will do my best to get the bonus out for the challenge on time. Bear with me guys I am a bit wore out but I miss you all like crazy!!!

Just know your all always on my mind and that I havent forgotten about any of you.

Thanks for all the support.

Kerr

[emandlivsmom]

WOW! What a terrible and scary thing to happen. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[DixieMama]

So glad to hear that he's going to be okay, albeit a bit beaten up for a while. Keeping you both in my prayers, and sending speedy healing vibes!!!

Come back when you can!

[Jill W]

Oh Kerri!!! I'll most certainly cover you and your hubby and kids in my thoughts and prayers ... wish I could do more!!!!!

[nachtstern]

Sending good vibes your way!
Don't overtax yourself with online stuff, all of us will still be here once your DH is better!!!

[~sarah~]

yikes I am so sorry to hear your bad news I hope your hubby is on the road to recovery I will be thinking of you at this time ((huggs))

[Leslie]

Kerri I am so sorry to hear your news! Family comes first, we will be thinking of you! :)

[carolyn d]

So sorry to hear of your DH's very frightening experience !! Luckily, there is nothing so badly damaged that it will not mend !! (not so the deer ! ) Ultimately, the only visible scar will be from the road rash.(I've had it and KNOW how rotten he must be feeling. ) Keep as rested as possible and I hope all goes well for you all.

[Scrapping4Him]

Oh how scary!!! You and your family have my prayers! We miss you but your family is first priority, we'll all be here when you get back!

[Fade2Pink]

Oh my gosh! That is terrible. I'm so sorry to hear about your DH, and hope he will be on the mend very soon. No worries about us here at DSP, you know we'll still be here when you are ready to come back. Can't get rid of us that easy ;)

[quanita]

All our thoughts and best wishes to you and your hubby and children Kerr!
We will all be waiting patiently for your return (no road rash stories kay!?)

[webfrau]

OOOH! Nasty! I hope he makes a quick recovery. Take care of you and yours.

[AliceAMattison]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Kerr! Take care of yourself and your family...we will be here when you return!

[LindaNPa]

I am so sorry to you are having these problems. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[RoadMap4Us]

Kerri -- I will certainly keep you and your husband in my prayers. Big hugs, dear.

[Sharon1313]

Whew, thank God he is mending. Sending lots of prayers and hugs your way!

[omiof5]

Tell your DH that he's on the granny prayer list -- and we have a heckuva great success rate!! :love2: :tup:

[carolat]

OMG - hope everything turns out ok with your DH - you spend your time with your family and we'll see you around as soon as you get back!

[MarsOlson]

oh Kerr how awful for you and your family. Prayers and hugs for a fast recovery and strength to get through it.

[Fulltime RVer]

We just never know, do we? Life can change our plans so quickly. I'm glad he's going to be okay. Hugs! and Prayers!

[caraffle]

Kerr, sending you good wishes and prayers. And the hope that we will see you again soon.

[GranFran]

Gentle hugs and lots of prayers for both of you AND for your children. I hope that they can jump in and help you with some little things. Just keep on doing what you have to do--everyone here understands. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[sands_healy]

So sorry to hear about this Kerr. Keeping you all in my prayers, and hoping your DH makes a speedy recovery.

[JaeDee]

Wow what a scary thing to have happen! Hope that he continues to mend!:pray: :pray: :pray:
JaeDee

[sammdc]

Kerr just take care of yourself we arent going anywhere so take your time to do what you need to and sending big hugs and prayers to you all that your hubby is as good as new before too long

[mommabyrd2003]

Kerr -

My heart jumped the minute I read motorcycle accident. My father was in a horrible one that didn't have the same blessed ending as your husband's. I'm so happy all is well and you've all started the healing process. Prayers for healing, guidance, and patience.

[Vallie]

I hope things keep progressing well and he recovers quickly. Big hugs to you and your family. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Lots of good vibes and heart felt prayers on the way Kerr..just take baby steps and keep on muttering the mantra "this too shall pass" !!! Be brave !

[HeatherL]

Oh Kerri my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care of yourself and hubby and do not worry a bit about us. We will be here when you return no matter how long it takes. Sending you big hugs and get well wishes for your dh.

[doda]

Oh Kerri, bless your heart! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know with your great care, too, your husband will keep recovering! Take care and don't worry about us.

[gail0423]

Oh, Kerri...how awful and scary for you both...thank God he wasn't worsely injured and that he is on the road to recovery. Of course he needs to be first - we will be here when you're able to - you are both in my thoughts and prayers!

[Kerr]

Thanks so much guys for all your well wishes and prayers. I tell you its a hard road with someone who is so hurt but we are both figuring it out.

He is doing better today so hopefully in a about two weeks we should be good.

Thanks again for thinking of us.

[Raphne]

Kerr, the very last thing you should be worrying about right now is posting bonuses! Take care of your DH, your kids, and yourself. Such a terrifying experience. I'm so glad he's on the road to recovery, even if it's a long road. He, and your whole family, will be in my thoughts and prayers!

[lizzanne]

I sure hope by now you are feeling a little better everyday and so is your DH! It's the strength of a good woman that gets a man through is troubles! Stay tough there Kerry.....the granny prayers work miracles too.

[coyotef]

My prayers for a speedy recovery! Those darn deer - I was scared witless once when I was flyfishing and a doe followed by a stag bolted past not 5 feet from me! Take it easy!

[Teecha]

I am so sorry to read this and pray that you all start to feel so much better and very soon. I can well imagine how very scary that was.
Love to you all
x

[Victoria]

Hugs and prayers comming your way Kerr. How awful for you and your family. Know that we love and care about you very much, and will look forward to your return after dear hubby gets better.

[Bocca]

I am so sorry to hear what happened, but I am glad to know that things will be better soon. I am sorry your family is having to go through this.

[HeatherH]

Sorry to hear your news! I hope he's on the mend and your life can get back to normal soon. Thoughts and prayers going your way!

[bandwife]

Use this time to be with your family, many prayer coming your way for you and your family.

[willjenni]

Oh that is so scarey! Thank goodness it sounds like he is going to make a full recovery! Everyone else has already said it, but DON'T worry about the DSP stuff right now. We will just be praying for you and we will be there when you are both back up and running. Take care Kerri!

[idtwinmom]

Oh, do so wish we could be of more help! Take care of yourself too.

[GrandmaScrap]

Oh, Kerr, I just heard of this. Your husband, you and your entire family will be in my prayers throughout his recuperation and rehabilitation. :pray: :pray: :pray:

[pinky7]

Oh, I am so sorry, Kerr! I have been looking for what happened to you! It was more than I could have imagined! :yikes: I am glad that you husband is going to be OK. That is soooo scary! :eek: But you have a long road ahead of you! Don't worry about us! We'll be fine! You just be sure you get enough rest! You won't be good for your husband if you don't take care of yourself!!:love2: :hug:

[Betsyfru]

Kerri, you and your family are in my prayers! Hope DH recovers well and you can keep it all together in the meantime!

[Corgi Lover]

Oh kerr how aweful. I am glad he is well on his way to healing and know that your husband, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!!

[idtwinmom]

Here are my thoughts and prayers.

What I Would Do (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=265557)

Take care, :hug:

[moog25]

I'mso sorry to hear about the accident. I cracked one rib once and could barely move so I can imagine how much pain he's in.Glad he's doing better, but you take as long as you need, family always comes first.

[Roberta T]

Oh Kerr, what a duh I am. I've been wondering what the emergency was, worrying about you, praying, and then this morning I found this thread. What a disaster. Poor you and your poor husband! But I also remember what it's like to have a husband who is healing, so nuff said. Take your time, don't worry about us, we'll stay loyal. I've been scrapping your kits and just loving it. Got all ten done. Loved the 5-layout freebie, used it already. We miss you alot though. Take care. Love and prayers.

[just-pjz]

Oh, Kerr!
I've only just found this! I'm so sorry for this accident. My thoughts and prayers are
most definitely with you and your family during this time now and the road that follows. As bad as it must be, I'm so very thankful that it wasn't worse. Sending lots of will and strength your way for both of you! Blesses.

[ChristineG]

Ahhhh Kerr, I have been out of the country on vacation so I missed this until now. Big hugs and prayers, hope things continue to improve.

[nettie76]

you and your family are definately in my prayers!!! i'm so glad that your dh is starting to heal!

[Klamb1111]

Kerri, you and your family are in my prayers! Hope DH recovers quickly and fully.

[paulaoneil]

Kerr, just found this, I'm hoping that he's well on the way to a recovery by now. Hopefully a little extra prayer will help him and you, the caregiver, along.

[amy!]

just stopping in to say, I've been praying for you and your hubby.
You don't need to be in the chat rooms to know you have friends here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family at this time.

[evergreen100]

Ive been away and have only just found this. Lots of magic Granny red threads for you and your hubby, Kerr.

[Beachcomber]

Sending hugs your well. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

[Kerr]

Thank you so much everyone I really appreciate the good thoughts and prayers.

Hubby is on the mend and doing better but still doesnt get around much and is still pretty dependant on me for food etc. I will probably not be around much for the rest of the month but just know I miss you all like crazy but I have had no time at all to sit at the computer so no designing has been done either! So now I am crazy behind, feel like I am leaving you all in the dark, and feel a bit stressed that I have nothing done! Bare with me ladies I have decided to start staying up late even it means not sleeping to get some kits done for next month because I MISS YOU GUYS! AND YOUR LAYOUTS!

I love you all for your support and look forward to seeing you all fill up the gallery again soon!

[flrebareba]

Aww Kerr You need your sleep more then we need kits. get your sleep and take care of your self so you can get your hubby healed. We do miss you though.

[peekerdo]

Hi Keri!!

I am Peekerdo, and I am new...

I've looked through your gallery and the store, and your kits are exceptionally beautiful...

I look forward to when you return, but for the time being, my thoughts are with you and your loved ones, hope to hear your husband come all the way through with all the healing to come...

Be good to yourself and your loved ones..

Peekerdo (Sherry)

[gail0423]

I agree with Reba....you know we all love you and miss you, but get enough rest so you can be strong for your family - they come first - if you're miserable and tired, your family and your work will suffer. We will be here when you are not needed as much at home. :hug:

[carolat]

Kerr - we'll be here whenever it is time for you to come back, but don't do it by sacrificing your sleep! Too often we figure, 'well, I can just stay up late' and don't realize that it really does a number on us :) So, anyway, remember that we love your kits and while they are important - your family comes first:) Lack of sleep won't help in that area.

[Raphne]

Kerri, your kits will still be beautiful, and we'll still buy them, if you have time to design again next week or next month. . . or next year. So don't sacrifice your family or your health!

But, sometimes it is nice to have some "different" time; so if it helps you unwind to design, great! Or, you can just come and hang out at some chats :-)

[RoadMap4Us]

Kerri -- So good to hear that things are going the right direction. You take care of YOU (and him... and them!). We'll be here when you get back.

Hugs and prayers.

[WoodsyWoman]

I remember hearing about this one. Can't remember whether I heard it on the radio, in the paper, or one of my firefighter customers.

God Bless all of you now and durning your husband's road to recovery.

[Dani B]

Sounds like a long road ahead for both you and your hubby, while you are takeing care of him - please remember to take care of yourself too. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

[allwright1]

Hey Kerri, your family is in my prays! I know how hard it is to be the caregiver... I care for my severely handicapped husband. Try and get rest whenever you can!!! Take a few minutes everyday for yourself!!! If you give everything to everyone else and save nothing for yourself you will burnout fast... believe me, I found this out the hard way!!!! My dh has lashed out at my children and me verbally... sometimes pain and the inability to do things he wants to do will just frustrate him so much he will take it out on someone for looking at him wrong. If this happens to you don't take it to heart... if your children hear the outburst explain to them that it wasn't daddy yelling, it was his pain... explain to your dh what he had done, when he has calmed down. I hope that doesn't happen to you, but if it does maybe my experence will help you out. You have a tough road ahead for your whole family... it will be very hard sometimes on all of you... just make sure everyone knows they are loved and you will make it through it. Hugs!!!

[sandygb]

OMG Kerri - I'm so sorry to hear your bad news, but thankful that your hubby survived. It sounds like he has a long recovery ahead. Don't fret about us. We'll still be here when you're able to play again!

[kathleen08]

Hope everyone is doing better - physically and mentally - every day, little by little! Hugs and positive thoughts heading your way!!!!

[just-pjz]

Kerr, I just wanted to pop in again and let you know that I'm still tinking and praying for you and yours. I hope the mending is still on track and things are getting better.
PLEASE! Please! Take time for yourself to rejuvenate! Hardships such as this are difficult for all involved. They are mentally, emotionally and physically straining in the best of situations, even and some times mostly for those "behind" the scenes.
We will always be here, regardless when you're able to get back. That's something you know you can count on...addicts never quit!!
So, you just concentrate on yourself, your hubby, your babies and your sleep!

Blesses.
~Pjz

[amy!]

hey kerri, Been thinking of you alot lately...hope you and your family are doing well. only good thoughts and prayers from your friends here at DSP.
amy!

[Roberta T]

Hi Kerr, just popping in to say Hi too. Hope you and DH are doing well. We miss you and hope you come back.

[Raphne]

Hi Kerr,
Been thinking about you and just wanted to pop by and say so! Hope all is improving, steadily if slowly.

[cj672005]

Wow
kerr. I just read this about your dh. Thats horrible! Hopefully he has recovered much more since this post! How aweful! I cant imagine what you've been going through! (and him). Such a blessing that nothing worse happened!

[RobbieR]

So sorry to hear the news of your hubby's accident. I pray that all will be well with your family. :pray::pray::pray:

[debilou]

So sorry to hear about the accident.. I will certainly keep your family in my prayers..