Monday, June 9, 2008

Jason...the Flying Rock...or should I say Falling Rock!

So as all of you know we were going on our Pioneer Trek this last week with the stake youth conference. We were doing the activities and Jason was doing the "stick pull" -the game that Joseph Smith played as a boy. Anyway, he got thrown over a guys head and landed on his shoulder. He couldn't move after he fell b/c his shoulder was hurting too much. So we had to take him to the ER in Evanston. He COMPLETELY separated his shoulder. He tour all 4 ligaments. He is having surgery on it on Wednesday. We got home about 1:30a this morning and then took him to the orthopedic specialist today. The good thing about it is he should have a full recovery and have full use of his arm. He won't be able to raise his arm above his head for 6 weeks and he won't be able to lift anything for 3 months...that's a hard thing. He's concerned that he can't play with Josh the way he's used too. That's going to be hard on him and I'm sure on Josh too. So if you could keep us in your prayers, we would appreciate it. Love all of you!

2 comments:

Robyn Cheney said...

I am sorry that had to happen. That is awful.
I am sure that it is going to be a long summer for him.
I hope that the rest of the trek was good, or did this happen in the beginning?
Our prayers are with you.

teresa and the boys said...

I guess that's one way to get out of any big chores at the family reunion!

Ouch -- please let us know how surgery and recovery go!