Monday, January 19, 2009

Brother needs prayers

My older brother Doug fell off a cliff this morning and is in the hospital trying to recover. He fell 50 feet and had serious injuries to his head and other parts of his body. Thankfully he had a helmet on and is still alive. However, I think he may need some prayers to recover. May all your prayers be with him today and until he can return home to his family.

http://www.gazette.com/articles/climber_46501___article.html/firefighters_helen.html
Ice climber injured in 50-foot fall Comments 3 Recommend 0
January 19, 2009 - 11:18 AM
BILL VOGRIN
THE GAZETTE
A 32-year-old man suffered serious head and shoulder injuries today when he fell about 50 feet while ice climbing in North Cheyenne CaƱon Park, Colorado Springs Fire Capt. Dean Folkerts said.
The climber and a companion were trying to retrieve a rope at Silver Cascade Falls, above Helen Hunt Falls, when the man fell down a series of slabs, Folkerts said.
The injured man was able to walk, and his companion was trying to help him down the trail when rescue crews arrived, Folkerts said. He was taken to Memorial Hospital.
Check gazette.com for more updates on this story.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, I hope he is ok, he will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers! He is right by us!! Please keep us posted!!

Laney said...

I'm so sorry to hear that, Cort!! Hope he recovers quickly and I will keep him in my prayers.

Rebecca said...

Hey Courtney,
I am so sorry to hear about that! I will pray for him. Take Care.

Rick*Amber*Taryn*Bryant said...

Hey Cortney! We will definitly keep him in our thoughts and prayers! Let me know if you need anything!

Elizabeth Baldwin said...

Oh my heavens Courtney! We will definitely keep your brother in our prayers! Wish I lived closer so I could offer to help if you needed it, but if there's anything I can do from here, let me know! Love you all!

The Chang's said...

oh my goodness! i havent looked at ur blog in so long...i hope your brother is recovering well. how is your family? i dont run into you anymore. sending my prayers and love to your family. hugs!!!