It may be that I’ve down played the extent of the Scooterist accident. As he is still in the Hospital, although doing much better. In the days following the accident he’s had a couple of blood transfusions and lots and lots of Morphine.
Why, simple. Internal bleeding. Until the Medics get this figured out he will not be going anywhere. Unfortunately this means that there is still a slight chance of a spleenectamy. Of course, you can live comfortable without a spleen, but the preference by the Medics is to keep it in.
With some quick recovery the Scooterist may be out of the hospital by the weekend. So keep your fingers crossed.
All this drama, really make you think about things like giving Blood and Life Insurance.
I must admit that I used to give blood on a semi-regular bases, and then let it slide. It really takes no effort to donate every few months and only takes a few minutes. The down side of the donation is the time and the needle, the upside, the lives it saves… Maybe even someone you know.
Since the Red Cross is in a huge shortage of blood donors and blood, I’ll be getting back on the truck next time they are in my area. You should to.