Yes, he was very lucky!! My husband was in a motorcycle accident back in 2000 and he wasn't quite as lucky as yours. A truck turned in front of him, he hit it and flew clear across the highway. Yes, his helmet saved his head but nothing could save his leg from the mess it became. The dr. was very concerned that he might lose it but they managed to save it. He had a horrible break in the lower leg.... ended up with a steel rod in it (that surgery came later after the break had mended some), he had to wear a steel halo on the leg for a long time while it healed and then had to have skin grafts to cover the chunk that was taken out. He was off work for about 10 months. It nearly killed us financially but we made it through. He has a slight limp now and will need further surgery on his knee when the dr. determines it's time.
He has not been able to put his Harley back together because other finances have to come first but he still insists that he WILL ride someday again. Honestly, it's not the motorcyclists that worry me so much as the cars/trucks that just don't pay enough attention. That will always be my biggest concern so I hope that he gives up the "dream" before it gets him killed.
So glad that your hubby is okay. Give him extra lovin'!!!!
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