Most of you already know Sue Krentz was hit by a drunk drive about 6 weeks ago. She and a friend were crossing the street in Douglas, AZ when they were hit.
Sue and I became friends about 14 years ago when we both started attending the Jaguar Conservation Team meetings. Through the years it became obvious the state and federal agencies were out of control and needed to be held accountable for their decisions. As a result of our dissention we got nicknamed the "evil twins" - a name we glory in!!
Last week I had the pleasure of staying with Sue a few days. Here's an update on her injuries.
As a result of the accident, Sue suffered 5 breaks in her pelvis, 4 in front and 1 in back. As her surgeon told her, "she got her butt busted". She now wears an external fixator (or halo) below her waist that is screwed into either side of her pelvis to hold her together as her breaks heals. She can not stand or walk but slides on a board from bed to wheel chair. Last week her surgeon said she had an abundance of new bone growth and things are looking good. This week he said she'd get the fixator off Nov 23rd. She will not be able to put any weight on her hips for at least two more months so she'll be wheel chair bound during this time.
Sue also had two cracked vertebras in her neck and a fracture at the base of her skull. She wears a neck brace to keep from compounding these injuries. I'm not sure how long she'll have to wear this contraption. Although she suffered some head trauma, it was not extensive and she's not lost a lot of memory or comprehension. She does not remember the day of the accident, but that's probably a good thing.
The tip of her right tibia was shaved off behind the knee. It was fixed soon after the accident and is healing well.
Add to all this, the man who hit her had 6 prior DUI arrests and no insurance. Her insurance has been pretty good but is now saying they may no longer pay for her therapy. Her stay in the Rehabilitation Center may soon come to an end too so pray this all gets straightened out and she gets the help she needs until fully recovered.
And then.... I called her today. She tells me the Coronado Forest Service showed up at their ranch yesterday with a Caterpillar. They intend to cut a road from the Krentz's forest allotment south through two of her neighbors' forest allotments to Hwy 80. The families were given no advance notice, no NEPA has been done and they have no say in what the Service is doing.
My first thought was why is the Forest Service cutting a north/south road through one of the drug corridors they warn everyone to avoid?? Nothing makes sense any more. What's the intent? Where's the accountability? Who's in charge of the asylum???
Sue appreciated all the cards, flowers and well wishes but she still needs your support and prayers.
ACGA has established an account to help the family with all the costs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact their office- 602-267-1129.
Wells Fargo - Sue Krentz Recovery Fund 5206283169
Keep everyone in your prayers!!
Judy
2 comments:
I hope you will give Sue our best wishes. We are praying for her and her family. I pray for ALL the ranchers and how they have to live on the border.
Please let Sue know that people ALL over the United States are asking about her and they wish her well, also!
I posted this link on Gretawire. People there have been asking about Sue. I hope that is OK. Thanks. Here is the link where I posted this:
http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/we-welcome-your-questions-and-comments-8/
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