Going Home

I was released from the Lander hospital yesterday. Last night we drove to Kimball, Nebraska and took a room at a Motel 8. After leaving the hospital, we drove back past the accident scene and there is no apparent reason for this accident. The paved road shoulder looked identical to paved road shoulder I had been biking on for hundreds of miles. As far as I can tell there's no mechanical failure with my bike that would cause the accident. I called a doctor friend and asked if I could have passed out, causing the accident. He said this was highly unlikely. The only logical explanation left is that I either hit or swerved to avoid a small creature on the road. I'll never know.

As long as I take my pain medication regularly, I feel decent. Each day is better than the last.
I don't yet know when or if I'll resume the ride. It's too soon to sort this out.

Here's the "It could have been worse" story. I had to wait before I was treated in the emergency room. Just after I arrived a one month old baby was brought in not breathing. The physicians weren't able to resuscitate the infant. I'll never forget the keening sobs of the mother.

Thanks for all of your prayers, emails and phone calls. Mary and both appreciate the support.