All,
Was going to lay low on the site till the docs kicked me outta here, but that day has come and I'm being discharged today. Julie and I will stay in Chattanooga tonight and tomorrow before we start the drive home Thursday.
Both Julie and I thank you for all the prayers, support and well wishes sent to us. It was a horrific fall from eyewitness accounts and probably shook up those who saw it more than me. I was conscious throughout and when I finally rolled to stop, I knew I was ok except for some bad road rash and bruises. No broken bones, head trauma or any other internal injuries. Remember: WEAR YOUR LEATHERS AND A REAL HELMET! There endth the lesson!
Have had nothing but time to think about what happened and now think I have a pretty good idea how it happened which I will share when I get home. If my "experience" can prevent something like this happening to someone else, then my fall will have been worth it.
One last thing to leave with you, after the accident as cars were passing by the scene, one car stopped with parents and a little boy inside. This little boy had cancer and he removed his "Super Ben", "Couger Strong" bracelet and asked Howie to give it to me because I needed it more than him.
Thank you all so much.