This is a forum to help provide information to all of the people asking about Mark's condition.
You can imagine the amount of stuff that Erin has going on, and everyone wants to know exactly what's going on, but Erin doesn't have time to explain the situation over and over again.
You are welcome to post any messages on this blog, please keep them tasteful. We're hoping Mark will pull out of this, but even if he does, it may be a tough road back!
TO POST A MESSAGE, JUST EMAIL YOUR MESSAGE TO TERIBABBITT@AOL.COM, and TERI WILL POST IT ONLINE JUST AS YOU TYPED IT!
Here's what we think we know:
Saturday or Sunday at around 11:00 am, Mark W and Mark Angell were riding their motorcycles through the mountains in southern Colorado. They passed a group of motorcycles going up a big hill and had just crested the hill. Mark Angell was in front with Mark W just behind.
As they were coming down the hill or mountain, Mark Angell let off the gas a little bit and didn't see anything. Somehow a deer came out from the side of the road and was able to run behind Mark Angell's bike and run right in front of Mark W's bike. Mark hit it straight on. I'll leave the details out.
The Mark's were lucky in that the accident happened on top of a hill, because the phones wouldn't work in the bottom of the hills, so Mark A was able to call for help. Right after the accident, a medical truck, a nurse and an EMT happened to be driving the road and were able to help before an ambulance arrived.
They think Mark suffered a broken hip, collarbone and maybe an arm. The big problem is the brain swelling.(Mark wasn't wearing a helmet). They had to relieve pressure in the skull, and can't tell anything until the swelling goes down. That's why we don't anything for sure.
They think they'll know a lot more by midday on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Erin is down there with Vaughn, her dad, Pete, who is a surgeon and has been an invaluable help, Mark's sister, and I believe Mark Angell is still there.
Mark's family is on their way down there, and I am planning on going down on Thursday.
They are at San Juan regional hospital in Farmington, New Mexico. There is an email service at
the hospital I believe here: http://www.sanjuanregional.com/index.cfm/fa/category.display/category_id/359/emailPatient.cfm
If you leave an email, a volunteer will run it up to the room. The nearest airport is Durango Colorado.
Please leave your posts online, and if you want more information, please call Teri Hoogenakker at 763-213-2412
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1 comment:
We have been blessed to have the opportunity to have Mark in our life. Mark was an wonderful friend, person, co-worker, and family man. Like many, he was an influential role model for me working in the landscape industry, always encouraging and teaching those around him. I am thankful for the many memories I have had with Mark over the years and he is missed.
Erin-You are missed too and I am not speaking of the endless hours of work. Its you that we miss, and in our little family here we look forward to assisting you during this time of healing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Vaughn, know that we are here for you.
Love John, Jennifer, Seth
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