Now I say pause for reasons that will become clear to those who don't already know.
At appox. 4.30pm on Saturday 21st May it was the end of the world as we knew it for all those closest to Alan, my father and author of this blog.
He has fallen into the dry dock and has suffered a life threatening head injury, his skull is fractured, he has multiple broken ribs and other minor injuries. he has a bleed onto his brain and is in the critical care unit, he is in a coma but stable all that can done is being done.
I'm Matt, Alan's son I wanted to take this chance to inform you all and also to ask you to use the comments option at the end of each post to show your support for this amazing man, he can read them later (your stories or just well wishes) thank you.
My dad has taught me most of what I know however I am, was, four years into a very important subject to me and him ,he has been teaching how to be a father, dad, role model and best mate to my son Thomas and to those of you who have met Thomas will know that Grandad and I are doing a good job, so dad fight hard lets get back to school and teach me to be the the man, the dad, the role model and best mate that you are. xx
Finally my thanks to the all the people out there in the boating community, and you know who you are, fantastic above and beyond, thank you so much, the emergency services , hospital staff thank you.
So as I said in the opening line someone has hit the PAUSE button not stop or eject just PAUSE
Matt
28 comments:
Just a quick message from all the lads at R&J to let you know we're all thinking about you Al and family. I'm sure the play button will be pressed sooner rather than later and you can keep us posted on your travels on "Buggerlugs"!
Just to let you know we are all thinking of you and know you are fighting hard, we are sending all our love and prayers, get well soon lots of love, Sarah, Nat, Joe and Suzy ,Olivia, mum and Chris Dad and Diane (Bambers) xxxx
So sorry to hear about your accident Al, I saw the report on the BBC news website yesterday before reading your blog by Matt this evening.
I send you my best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to full health as soon as possible. All the best to you and your family.
Kevin
We were all so shocked to hear about your accident, but to let you know that everyone at fettlers is thinking of you. We all send our love to you, noreen and all the family. Keep strong and we will see you back here soon, your all in our thoughts and prayers love sarah, wayne, luke and lilly xxxxx
We are thinking of you Alan and wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Our love to you,Noreen, Matt, Mary Ann and all the family.
Martin, Jane and Josie Barron.
Thinking about you Allan - Get better soon and make a speedy recovery..... sending you all our love Mark Gill Hoyle and family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
All the best Uncle Al. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with you, Aunty Noreen, Matt, Mary-Anne. Love from Tony, Annie, and the kids.
Get well soon Alan, we are all sending you love and good vibes from across the miles. Love to all the Hodgies. xoxo Mark, Nadene and Scarlett
Hi Al, keep fighting and get well soon please, we are thinking of you every minute of the day and send you and your lovely family our best wishes and prayers, Gerry & Chris Marchant (NB Minnie-Claire) xxx
shocked and so sorry to hear of this accident it never seems fair when bad things happen to good people. our thoughts and prayers are for a speedy recovery, ian kimberly,net,mark and wee emily.
To a very special unique person, thinking of you, in my prayers daily, please get well soon, lots of love, kisses and cuddles xxxxx
Wishing Noreen, Matthew, Maryanne and family lots of love
Liz, Alison, & Mark
xxxxxxx
get well soon uncle alan
thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery
love to noreen matthew and maryann
love juliexxx
Matt we are so sorry to hear the news today about big Al, we are absolutely certain that the play button is just stuck at the moment! Keep fighting Al. Our hopes and thought are with you all
Lots of Love John, Lesley & Crew
Hi
Have just seen the blog post and wanted to add our wishes for a speedy recovery. We've never met, but we moor at Stourport and will be at the boat at the weekend. If there is anything we can do to help, just let us know.
Debbie & Bill
Sorry, this is us. Need to look before I click!
All our love, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery Alan. Keep fighting. Janet and Ian xxxxxx
We have never met but like a lot of others who follow blogs, you feel you know each other.
I do hope things work out well in a very short time and that you are soon afoaton your boat again.
All the very best
Brian
Just to let you know we are all thinking off you all. Get well soon big lad. love Aud and family
Just to say we are all thinking about you all. Get well soon love Aud and family xxx
Just to let you know we're all thinking of you. We're keeping in touch with Maryanne and Gregg and are available for any help as and when required!
Get well soon Alan.
The Booths x x x
Good luck to all the Hodgkins family. I went to school with Matt and I am sure you are very proud to have such an amazing man to call your son!!
Hi everyone i'm al's brother keith and i'd just like to thank everybody for their kind comments on al's terrible accident. People who know al will know what a strong person he is , both physically and mentally so i can see no reason why our kid will not pull through this ordeal, God willing we'll soon be pulling out fish together and puttig the world to rights.Thats it really just agreat big thank you to you all out there for your kind comments because i can assure you this guy deserves every one of them.
( piphodg )
Keith Hodgkinson.
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Hi
wishing you a speedy recovery, love and best wishes to you and the family.
love Helen, David and Emily. ( i am harolds daughter, my dad is alans cousin)
All my love to the most amazing and gorgeous family. Much love Hodgies. X
For the 1st time in a very long time I am lost for words and Al you know that dosent often happen !However I just want to remind you how much we love you. You are one of the most significant people in the foundaton of my life.In 1981 you became the "father" figure I was missing.Since then you have been there everyday, always the person I can depend on to show me how to change a plug, fix the boiler and ask for advice. You are the best listener, never judging just guiding me. When Elliot was born in 1999 I couldnt think of a more suitable "God Father" I new you would be the one to help Elliot through the difficult job of growing up. I new you would be the guy that did "boy" things like fish, shooting, whittleing wood and so so much more. Elliot loved to shoot tin cans from the back wall at 119 just like so many of us have done before.Everyday Elliot uses one of the skills you have taught him and I want to thank you for all your patience, skills and love you have shown him. So I said I was lost for words and maybe that isnt true as I could write to you forever. No words can ease the pain Aunty Noreen, Matt & Maryanne feel at the moment but I send hugs and love to you all. You have a Husband and Daddy in a million, luck after eachother. Love Vicky xx
Dear Mrs Al,
Well I hardly know what to say apart from how much I have enjoyed the blog and had many laughs reading it all, enjoying your photos too.
I have experience of sitting at my husbands intensive care bed, its ghastly, you have a good family to carry you through it.
We are now several years down the line and narrow boating again. Have faith and take heart.
Best wishes to you all,
Lisa Carr
Noreen,
We met you and Al last summer at Ellesmere and I bought one of Al's watering cans. It will be a reminder for me to pray for you both whenever i see it.
I pray that God will be with you and that you will know His love which is with you through this black and horrible time.
God bless you and your family,
Catherine
Speedy recovery Al, and what a lovely family you have giving you the support you need at this difficult time, If love and determination is what it will take to get you fighting fit again, your halfway there. I only know of you through your blog, but us bloggers have a kind of unspoken connection, and we are all rooting for you. Debbie.
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