He came into this world with 10 fingers....

[minniecarousel]

...and now he only has 9 1/2.
Parents - even when your kids are grown - you never stop being a parent. DH & I sweated for a short time last Sunday morning until DH spoke to our oldest son. Younger son had called DH to say that a neighbor of the boys (they live together at college) called to say that older son was in the hosp. Turns out he fell right in front of their apt (how - he doesn't know) and lodged, then yanked his left "pinky" in a drainage grate. Somehow, his finger got cut - clear through! Thankfully, he heard a neighbor - called to her & she called 911. He bled A LOT. He had sugery Sunday morning and he now is missing the tip and distal joint.
Yes, he had been drinking. But he knew not to drive - a friend dropped him off. And, his neighbor said that he was very lucid when the paramedics arrived.
So, I'm not asking for pixie dust or anything.
Just remember: DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

A {hug}, Julie. So true, you never stop being a parent. My best wishes for him with his recovery.

 

[Do Re Mi]

Your a parent forever and with that comes those worries.
I hope your son has a speedy recovery.

 

[DonnaS]

How frightening for you, Julie. I forget, do they go to college in CA?

 

[minniecarousel]

They go to school up in Chico. He's a Senior & partied a little too hearty after finals!
He's doing fine. And he has plenty of time to recover before the next semester (his last!) starts.

 

[DonnaS]

Chico State was the party school when I was looking at colleges way back when.

I'm glad he's doing okay.

 

[fireplug]

I sort of know how he feels. While I did not lose a finger tip I have a 2 1/2 in. scar on my hand to remind me of my alcohol induced fall on a sewer grate well over 20 years ago. I hope he does well and try not to be too hard on him. He will feel bad enough.

Steve