How I’m feeling now
I’m feeling relieved and joyful.
Last month, I had my mishap. All your prayers and wishes have put me back on the road to wellness.
A few weeks ago, my 85-year-old Dad took a spill and went to the hospital with a broken leg. Two of my sisters are with him now, as is my Mom. He had surgery today and the surgeon came out with two thumbs up! He’ll be in recovery and therapy for 2-3 weeks.
We really haven’t been a medical drama family so this is something. We’re dealing with it, though.
So, please point those loving thoughts and prayers towards my Dad and sister!
What happened
My Dad was in his home office and took a spill, falling to the floor with a thud. Mom came in and managed to get him up and into his chair. When they decided to call 911, it took 5 paramedics to get Dad down the stairs. Dad said he felt every step and bump.
Here’s what happened to me: I was riding the waves and did a face plant (aka “pile driver), breaking two bones in my neck and one in my back. The ER doctor says I’m “stable” – about time?? 
Requests
I’ve received a generous, loving outpouring of support. I have everything I need. Thank you! To help make things even smoother, here are some things that could help.
Some theories
I’ve heard a couple suggestions about why this might have happened.
- The shirt I had on earlier that day with the surfing skeleton might have given the ocean the desire to show me who’s boss.
- The water would have gotten colder and colder and since I’m of Norwegian descent I probably wouldn’t have known when to stop for the season so this was like a wake-up call.
- Since I recently shaved off my moustache, maybe it threw off my aerodynamics.
- The night before I was in a Halloween costume – Superman. Some have suggested I had forgotten that it was just a costume, or maybe I came across some ocean kryptonite.
Anyone else have theories?
Back to the scene
Nov 7th – I took a little visit to where it happened. I was happy to be standing and feeling the warm air. Don’t worry, I didn’t go take a little dip!
Back at Moonlight
Oh my goodness, to think I was one of the last to see you feeling good. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
love
Natalie
By: natalie on November 3, 2008
at 1:48 am
I do energy healing work -let me know if you want me to come by. michelle.
By: michelle mann on November 3, 2008
at 3:56 am
dan, i hope you are able to keep getting rest and all the help you need to keep healing…let me know how i/we can help. i know you are strong and will do a great job recuperating…just wish you hadn’t tempted fate with that shirt!
love,
heidi and family
By: heidi on November 3, 2008
at 4:43 am
Dear Dan,
WOW….Where did this happen? Are in San Diego now? You are very lucky considering what could have happened…take one moment at a time…let as many people help you as possible…do you need a food rotation? Can you drive? Let us all know how we can rally together to help you with anything…you are such a wonderful and beautiful soul and I know you will use this to grow deeper than you already are just like I did….there will be some deep fear and some incredible joys…as Pema says…”Lean into whatever comes …lean into the fear and the joy as it comes”
Love to you …Summer
By: Summer Autio on November 3, 2008
at 3:28 pm
Yes, I am lucky and blessed. I have many angels watching out for me.
This happened at Moonlight and I’m home.
At the moment, I’m not driving. Once I get an appointment with a specialist, I may need a ride.
I’m set with food. As a matter of fact, I had just taken a raw food workshop with amazing Michelle Mann just a few hours before it happened. That’s great because with this enormous collar/brace they have me in, it’s hard to chew. So, my juicer and blender are working overtime. I’m probably going to be healthier than ever. I’m already off coffee.
Thanks for the warm words and loving energy.
By: viewpacific on November 4, 2008
at 3:00 am
Dan,
All those women that were at the party on Friday are going to be wondering now about that “man of steel” story you kept telling.
Seriously, though, I’m really close by, so please call me if you need a ride. I can usually come over pretty quickly.
Dave P.
By: Dave Peiser on November 4, 2008
at 4:17 am
Hi Dan,
I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Love
Z
By: Zsuzsa on November 4, 2008
at 3:47 pm
Dan,
Yikes! you are so lucky, loved, and supported by many who love you.
call or email if you need help or want to chat.
keep me posted with current info from your dr(s) appointments and what about day to day stuff like
shopping, carpooling, cooking for the girls…are you needing/getting help with that
speedy recovery
Lois
By: Lois lane on November 4, 2008
at 7:48 pm
Dan,
I was very worried when I heard you had been hurt. I’m glad to hear you are on the mend. I love you, Cousin and am sending positive thoughts and good karma your way.
Arne
By: Arne on November 5, 2008
at 4:12 pm
Hi Dan: Bob and I were so very sorry to hear about your accident. I am available to help out in any way you need me. I was glad to take care of
Veronica’s clarinet lesson yesterday. We will be praying for a speedy recovery but please feel free to call us so we can help out.
Love, Pat and Bob
By: Pat Hale on November 5, 2008
at 6:41 pm
hi again dan,
just noticed that the space in the middle front of your neckbrace in the moonlight beach shot looks like a heart (to me)..may love support you as you take time to heal
prayers continue to be sent for a peaceful and full recovery
i’ll try to get by some good dvd’s & books on tape this weekend…any other needs or requests?
love, heidi, john and lilia, too
By: heidi on November 14, 2008
at 4:36 am