OT: A good man needed our prayers. 2 years later....

by **TRAGChick** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:30 am

Babyblue wrote:Thrilled to hear Jerry is getting better every day.Still saying prayers & good thoughts to him & you.

+1.

So glad to hear all this.....the Power of Prayer +

by **txfirefighter** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:36 am

Rick wrote:
We're having a big fund raiser at work tomorrow for him to help offset any costs this ordeal has and is going to cause him.

Hey Rick.....please let us know if there is an online site set up where we can make donations.

by **Rick** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:42 am

txfirefighter wrote:
Rick wrote:
We're having a big fund raiser at work tomorrow for him to help offset any costs this ordeal has and is going to cause him.

Hey Rick.....please let us know if there is an online site set up where we can make donations.

Gayle, you're amazing. Nothing of that sort has been initialized as of yet. If that does happen, I'll certainly post it here.

Thank you so much.

by **Rick** » Fri May 29, 2009 10:48 am

A blog page has been set up for Jerry.

http://www.jerrygallimore.blogspot.com/

by **artist4perry** » Fri May 29, 2009 10:53 am

Rick, sorry to hear about your friend. Seems so many senseless accidents as of late. The one that took my teacher friend, and yesterday a bus was hit here. It was full of mentally and physically handicapped adults. 5 were killed. The guy who hit them was going 100 miles an hour into oncoming traffic. Dan had cared in the past for one who died. I found out about it because my preacher called me and asked if my Dan was in the accident. I panicked and called his work, thank goodness he picked up the phone. It could have just as easily been him!

Three of the victims were mentally and physically handicapped. Some more were injured.

I understand your feelings about your friend, I will pray for him, his family, and for you.

by **Rick** » Sat May 30, 2009 1:23 pm

Thanks Ginger.

I read a post on Facebook today that said this:

Jeff Warner wrote:Update on Jerry: Moved fingers and toes.. Smiled.. Sister asked if he smiled and to squeeze her hand if he did.. He squeezed her hand hard and smiled .. Things are looking good..Still a long road, keep up the Prayers...

I also read that his body temperature was slightly elevated. The doctors said it wasn't a fever, but are watching him closely for any signs of infection.

These doctors at Parkland hospital in Dallas are amazing. That hospital has been around since the late 1800's.

by **Babyblue** » Sat May 30, 2009 9:37 pm

Rick wrote:Thanks Ginger.

I read a post on Facebook today that said this:
Jeff Warner wrote:Update on Jerry: Moved fingers and toes.. Smiled.. Sister asked if he smiled and to squeeze her hand if he did.. He squeezed her hand hard and smiled .. Things are looking good..Still a long road, keep up the Prayers...

I also read that his body temperature was slightly elevated. The doctors said it wasn't a fever, but are watching him closely for any signs of infection.

These doctors at Parkland hospital in Dallas are amazing. That hospital has been around since the late 1800's.

That is great news to hear early in the morning. :wink:

by **Rick** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:38 pm

An update:

I heard that Jerry was to be released from the hospital today. That would have made his stay there 18 days. That's an amazing thing considering the condition he was in when he was admitted. As was posted on the blog, he sustained several injuries in the accident that each on their own could have been fatal.

Jerry lives in Iowa and commutes to work at DFW, so he will be staying with a friend in this area so he can attend rehabilitation sessions.

It's uncertain whether he will ever return to work, but if his progress to this point is any indicator, and he has the desire to, I'm sure he will, and I look forward to that day.

Thanks again for all of the prayers and well wishes.

by **G.I.Jim** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:53 pm

Rick wrote:An update:

I heard that Jerry was to be released from the hospital today. That would have made his stay there 18 days. That's an amazing thing considering the condition he was in when he was admitted. As was posted on the blog, he sustained several injuries in the accident that each on their own could have been fatal.

Jerry lives in Iowa and commutes to work at DFW, so he will be staying with a friend in this area so he can attend rehabilitation sessions.

It's uncertain whether he will ever return to work, but if his progress to this point is any indicator, and he has the desire to, I'm sure he will, and I look forward to that day.

Thanks again for all of the prayers and well wishes.

Hey Rick, thanks so much for the update! I was thinking about your post the other day, and was wondering how he was doing. I'm glad to hear he's making so much progress, and wish him a speedy recovery! :wink:

by **Deb** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:22 pm

Rick wrote:An update:

I heard that Jerry was to be released from the hospital today. That would have made his stay there 18 days. That's an amazing thing considering the condition he was in when he was admitted. As was posted on the blog, he sustained several injuries in the accident that each on their own could have been fatal.

Jerry lives in Iowa and commutes to work at DFW, so he will be staying with a friend in this area so he can attend rehabilitation sessions.

It's uncertain whether he will ever return to work, but if his progress to this point is any indicator, and he has the desire to, I'm sure he will, and I look forward to that day.

Thanks again for all of the prayers and well wishes.

Thanks for the update Rick. He's blessed to have a friend like you.

by **artist4perry** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:34 pm

Rick wrote:An update:

I heard that Jerry was to be released from the hospital today. That would have made his stay there 18 days. That's an amazing thing considering the condition he was in when he was admitted. As was posted on the blog, he sustained several injuries in the accident that each on their own could have been fatal.

Jerry lives in Iowa and commutes to work at DFW, so he will be staying with a friend in this area so he can attend rehabilitation sessions.

It's uncertain whether he will ever return to work, but if his progress to this point is any indicator, and he has the desire to, I'm sure he will, and I look forward to that day.

Thanks again for all of the prayers and well wishes.

Here is to good healing for your friend. Sometimes getting to go home is half the battle. Keep us informed! Prayers will still be going up for your friend!

by **Peartree12249** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:35 pm

Oh Rick, That is such good news. I'm so happy for Jerry, his family and friends. It truly is a miracle he survived. God bless all the doctors and nurses who worked so hard to help him pull through.

by **Babyblue** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:09 pm

Peartree12249 wrote:Oh Rick, That is such good news. I'm so happy for Jerry, his family and friends. It truly is a miracle he survived. God bless all the doctors and nurses who worked so hard to help him pull through.

Amen

Rick that is super news to hear.When you get to go home it just feels better & helps so much. :wink:

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:12 pm

Awesome, Rick.

by **portland** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:13 pm

This is great news!!! and if something is set up for his family let us all know....modern medicine is an amazing thing, I witness this every day I work as we are a level 1 Trauma Center.

I will continue to send my prayers his way

by **Rick** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:58 am

portland wrote:This is great news!!! and if something is set up for his family let us all know....modern medicine is an amazing thing, I witness this every day I work as we are a level 1 Trauma Center.

I will continue to send my prayers his way

God bless you and people like you Portland.

And thanks again to everyone here. You people rock.

by **Rick** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:09 am

Here are a couple of pictures of Jerry's truck.

by **Rick** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:13 am

LLL wrote:
Rick wrote:Here are a couple of pictures of Jerry's truck.

I had seen these pics on the blog Rick. It is amazing Jerry survived. Did the cab of the pickup actually get knocked off the frame? It looks completely shifted out of place compared to the bed.

I'm not sure, but it looks that way. I didn't take these pictures, a friend emailed them to me. Very amazing, yes indeed.

by **JasonD** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:21 am

It's amazing what the human body can endure. So glad to see your friend is making progress. He's very lucky to have a friend as caring as you.

by **Michigan Girl** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:00 am

Rick wrote:Here are a couple of pictures of Jerry's truck.

Makes you believe in miracles, eh?!?!? :wink:

by **Rick** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:07 am

Michigan Girl wrote:
Rick wrote:Here are a couple of pictures of Jerry's truck.

Makes you believe in miracles, eh?!?!?

Most certainly so.

by **artist4perry** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:09 am

Amazing he got out alive at all...........wow.......puts life in perspective don't it?

by **Rick** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:14 am

artist4perry wrote:Amazing he got out alive at all...........wow.......puts life in perspective don't it?

Yes. I've said it I don't know how many times, and if it isn't prophetic, I don't know what is, but when people ask me why I smoke or engage in other bad habits, my usual response was something to the effect of, "I could quit smoking and drinking today and walk outside tomorrow and get hit by a bus."

Kind of makes you think a bit.

by **Rick** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:07 am

From Facebook, by the man himself.

Jerry Gallimore wrote:I am feeling very good this morning, hard to believe a little more than one month ago I was laying in a hospital bed clinging to life. I feel truly blessed to have all the prayers of my family and friends answered. Enjoy this Sunday everyone and take nothing for granted. I am humbled by the love of my friends and the power of the Lord. Thank you

by **StevePerryHair** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:12 am

Rick wrote:From Facebook, by the man himself.

Jerry Gallimore wrote:I am feeling very good this morning, hard to believe a little more than one month ago I was laying in a hospital bed clinging to life. I feel truly blessed to have all the prayers of my family and friends answered. Enjoy this Sunday everyone and take nothing for granted. I am humbled by the love of my friends and the power of the Lord. Thank you

That's really awesome Rick! I am so happy that he pulled through! Amazing!! Thanks for updating us!

by **mikemarrs** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:20 am

amazing

by **Blueskies** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:25 am

Rick wrote:From Facebook, by the man himself.

Jerry Gallimore wrote:I am feeling very good this morning, hard to believe a little more than one month ago I was laying in a hospital bed clinging to life. I feel truly blessed to have all the prayers of my family and friends answered. Enjoy this Sunday everyone and take nothing for granted. I am humbled by the love of my friends and the power of the Lord. Thank you

Fantastic!

by **Blueskies** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:28 am

Oh...and I just noticed your new AV....thats a great pic of you Rickster...looking good, my friend.

by **Rick** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:20 am

Blueskies wrote:Oh...and I just noticed your new AV....thats a great pic of you Rickster...looking good, my friend.

Thanks Phyllis.

by **Peartree12249** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:46 am

Thanks for the update Rick. I hope Jerry's therapy is progressing well. Nice picture by the way. You're way better looking than Jim Carrey.

MR

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