Our prayers are with DSE…

[John Rofrano]

I spoke with Mannie today and Spot is doing well. They will be moving him from the hospital to a physical therapy facility soon. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family for a speedy recovery.

~jr

http://www.johnrofrano.com
http://www.vasst.com

[Steve Rhoden]

Wishing him a quick and full recovery and that he’ll be
back in the saddles soon.

Steve Rhoden
(Cow Leader)
Creative Arts Director and Film Maker.
Project Samples at:
http://www.youtube.com/hentys

[Ron Lindeboom]

Thank you for posting this, Terry. Kathlyn saw it go up and knew I was busy with a bunch of things and so she forwarded me the link to this thread and we were very glad to read that Douglas is recovering quickly and will soon be moved to a physical therapy facility.

Our thoughts and prayers are also joined with everyone elses and we look forward to a full recovery for Douglas.

Again, thank you for posting this, Terry. It was very much appreciated.

Ron & Kathlyn Lindeboom
creativecow.net

[Ralph Hajik]

DSE,

Wishing you a speedy recovery and our prayers are with you good buddy. The whole world is waiting for your return to the Cow.

Ralph Hajik Mooooooooooo!
Westmont, IL

[Danny Hays]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you get well soon. Plus the Cow needs you. Danny Hays

[Norman Willis]

May He heal you, and recover you fully.

[John Gleason]

This really upsets me. I really admire D. Spotted Eagle for his Vegas expertise. I remember seeing him at NAB doing a demonstration for Vegas and using his multicam plugin to edit his skydiving footage faster than real time. I really hope he recovers…

[Douglas Spotted eagle]

Thanks for the kind and encouraging words, guys. I was out of the ICU after 10 days, then to a “common” hospital room for a few days. I’ve since been released for home therapy/rehab, but am bedridden unless the therapist is here.
Final tally of destruction;
ACL Right knee-gone
MCL Right knee-gone
compression of femoral vein
Cracked hip
Pelvis split neatly in half so now I have large bolts, plates, and screws holding me together
Punctured bladder
Bruised kidney
Broken talus on left ankle
nearly 150 staples holding it all in place.
I’m somewhat mobile with a walker and working towards crutches. Sorry for the absence here lately; didn’t see this one coming. For those that are wondering, it was 100% pilot error, I dropped a control line during a high speed landing and my canopy had not planed out to flat yet. I still could have fixed the problem but was mentally occupied with “I’m gonna die right now” that I didn’t focus on fixing the problem. Amazing how much information the brain can process in 1-2 seconds of time. I’m surprised to be alive, and grateful for all the positive energy and vibes (plus the cards, emails, flowers, etc) sent my way. You guys are the best!

Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST

Certified Sony Vegas Trainer
Aerial Camera/Instructor

[Norman Willis]

You will be in my prayers.

[Douglas Spotted eagle]

Hi all,
I’ve been moved to rehab. Final tally:
Torn ACL (right)
Torn MCL (right)
Split Pelvis (1 bolt, 6 screws, 1 2×8 plate)
Broken Sacrum
Broken Coccyx
Broken transverse process L1
Broken transverse process L3
Broken spinus process L5
Damaged sciatic nerve
Compression of femoral vein
Broken fib (left
Compressed Peroneal nerve(left)
Broken Talus (left)

And a partridge in a pear tree.
I’m fortunate to be alive, let alone “walking” with a walker. It’ll be a while before I’m remotely “normal” but I still can breathe and when the meds aren’t too fresh, I’m even able to think somewhat. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. 3 weeks ago today, I was given a 15% chance of survival. Today I’m comparing myself to the Black Knight in the Holy Grail…”It’s only a flesh wound, come back and fight, you ninny!”
Thanks guys. it chokes me up to read some of the messages, posts, and private sentiments.

Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST

Certified Sony Vegas Trainer
Aerial Camera/Instructor