*written by Paul*
Friday May 22nd 1:30 PM- Family on US-60 still not sure if we will be spending the weekend in Rocky Point Mexico or St George Utah...Responsible parents decide that Mexico is not safe...so we turn north to go to St George.
Friday May 22nd 9:00 PM- Arrive unpack and go to bed.
Saturday May 23rd 9:00 AM- Fun family hike...photos pending (check for update later)...having a great time with the kids... don't fall or you might get hurt etc...
Saturday May 23rd 11:00PM- Swimming...kids are having a blast.
Saturday May 23rd 2:00 PM - Late lunch at a place called "Marv's", great food...Max eats a full foot long corn dog.
Saturday May 23rd 2:30 PM - I take Jack and Max golfing...photos pending (check for update later).
Saturday May 23rd about 5:30 PM - On the last hole Jack and Max are now more interested in bugs and rock than golf. Jack and Max each found what I remember as a kid as a potato bug, but my kids call them rollie pollie bugs, see photo. They each had a "lava rock" and a "rollie pollie bug" as we entered the golf cart. At some point there was some confusion as to who's bug was who's...which one was still alive etc... Photo of the boys and bugs moments before the fall.
Saturday May 23rd about 5:35 PM - We are cruising top golf cart speed on the cart path with Max and Jack focused on the bugs etc... Max falls off of the cart and onto the cement path. He is a tough kid...and just a sweet boy...I pick him up...brief exam, no bleeding, alert, crying, but still my little Max that I love so much...No big deal right??? Just a fall...right??? After all I'm a doctor with some training in head trauma...I should know...right???
Saturday May 23rd 6:45 PM - Start of Night At the Museum 2 movie... What a fun day for the Kelly Family...Hike, Swimming, Golf, good food, Movie... Max is on my lap and getting a little sleepy...Yet still waking to ask to go #1 about 3 times in a 2 hour show. I re-examine him. Max do you feel tired? Do you feel like you need to throw-up? Can you remember falling? He always answered the questions quickly and correct. No mental changes!!!
Saturday May 23rd 9:30 PM - Kara starts to worry more and more about Max. Should you take him into the ER? She always knows best...the credit is hers. He now has some swelling in his left temple area, yet no color changes... still alert...We decide that I should get it checked out. I had a neurosurgery rotation for 3 months, I should know best right? I got Max into the car thinking...Kara wants me to take him in, and I could not live with myself if I missed something on my own child.
Saturday May 23rd 10:30 PM - Max, myself and a St George ER doc spend 15 min or so talking...nearly direct conversation...(ER Doc) "he is so alert, his eyes are tracking, no nausea, no vomiting...Paul I think you should take Max home and wake him up every couple hours to check on him", (me Paul) "Ya that's what I was already planning on doing...", (little voice inside my head) "Paul ct scan your boy", (me Paul) "Doc you know I think we should scan him..." (ER Doc) "we could?", (me Paul) "I want to..I would feel better about it", (ER Doc) ok.
Saturday May 23rd 11:00 PM - Max in ct scan see photo
Saturday May 23rd 11:03 PM - The scan starts to come up on the computer in front of me...(me Paul) "no way!!! There it was a sub dural hematoma." (CT tech) "I think your right...lets get the ER Doc back in here" (ER Doc) Good call...I'm glad we scanned him...SLC, Vegas, or Phoenix (possible but longer) where do you want to fly into tonight? Not Max's film, but you get the idea.
Saturday May 23rd just before mid night- Max and I had quite moment to be alone... we talked, he was feeling fine and was not scared, still no symptoms...I prayed, he prayed, and I gave him a priesthood blessing.
Sunday May 24th 1:00ish AM- see photo, Max and I flew life flight to SLC Primary Children's Hospital.
Sunday May 24th 3:00 AM- Max is re-scanned in SLC and it shows that the SDH is actually getting a little smaller and not progressing. Still alert and charming the pants off of the nurses...that is Max not me...They could not get enough of his smile.
Sunday May 24th the rest of the day was pretty quiet as family arrived and visited. We have the best family on both the Kelly and Poelman sides. We are blessed!!!
Monday May 25th 10:00 AM- Max still doing well...re-scanned and he continues to improve.
Monday May 25th 2:00 PM - Max is discharged home.
Monday May 25th 10:00PM - I land in Phoenix alone...and have some time to reflect on how much I love my wife and kids...each one of them. We were watched over...no doubt about it!
Monday May 25th 11:45 PM - I'm off to bed after the Kelly family vacation and my couple hours of sleep all weekend...but not without dropping to my knees to thank God for MAX.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Family Vacation...We are so blessed to have Max in our family
Posted by kara jayne at 10:18 PM
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Whoa, what a weekend. I think this is the same injury Natasha Richardson had?. I'm so glad that your little guy is doing fine. Way to follow the spirit.
Paul this is so sweet. I'm so glad Max is ok. He's been on my mind ever since I talked to Kara yesterday. I'm so glad you both had the instincts you had to get him taken care of. Let us know if you need help with anything.
you guys must be EXHAUSTED! i am just from reading this. i am so sorry. i have been thinking about this since i saw the update on facebook. when kids or spouse are in danger there really is nothing more traumatic or scary...thank heavens for the priesthood and you being worthy. you are a great dad, max was lucky to have you with him. kara must have been going out of her MIND! i'm so glad that that cute little head is well :)
At least you had a really fun day on Saturday!! Sorry it had to end the way it did. Thank goodness you listend to the spirit. I don't know if I would have done that. Nice job. By the way, I was in the St. George ER a couple days before you all with Owen. Our issues were not as serious as yours of course, but it is funny to think that both of us "out of towners" were there within a couple days of eachother! I am so glad he is okay!!! Get some sleep!
This post had me a little teary thinking about the scariness of it all and also the promptings received. I am so glad he is ok!!!
What a blessing of the spirit. I'm glad Max is ok!!
Brought tears...the promptings of the Spirit and the priesthood in action. What a beautiful blessing in our lives. We love Primary Children's they are the best and we're glad he is okay!
Oh you guys! I'm so glad Max is okay and doing well. Hopefully you are all recoving from a crazy and most likely stressful weekend. And I agree with the fact that you have amazing families!
HOLY CRAP. That is so scary. Glad he's okay.
That is quite a story!! I'm glad it had a happy ending. You showed me that even a dr's kid could have his dr parent guessing and it is always good to just get it checked out anyway.
I know all too well the dangers of a subdural hematoma. Glad he's okay. Scary, so scary.
What a trooper! Hope everything continues to improve. What a scary day. Thank goodness for those quiet little promptings. I will miss you this weekend Kara!
Oh my goodness! Glad he is improving and things have calmed down a bit.
Thank goodness for the priesthood and Paul's worthiness to use it. Our great-niece on Wayne's side was in a car accident about 3 weeks ago, just before finals, and she is on a slow road to recovery. Probably about 3 months! Sounds like Max was lucky! Thanks for sharing the details - we will pray for his quick recovery.
We are so glad that Max is doing well. YOu are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Liv was on my lap last night while I was looking at this and was so distraught over the pictures and the idea that he had to ride in the helicopter. She made Brandon call to get some more details...we'll try again tonight. What a blessing!
Oh my gosh, this post brought tears to my eyes! I am so glad everyone is doing much better. What a scare, I am so glad you listened!
So scary! I hate it when my kids are hurt/sick--it sure makes you appreciate all hyper craziness.
Paul that was amazing. I'm crying. Great job documenting the trip, your testimony of the Spirit and Priesthood, and the love of your family. SO glad Max is okay. Much love from us to you all!
Wow. What an ordeal! But yeah for the Spirit and yeah for the priesthood. I bet you guys are feeling so blessed now.
Your summer break has sure started off with a bang! We all love that Max and are so thankful he is doing so well! I will surely show Max's true love, Charlotte these photos tomorrow. Tell Max to be looking for a letter from her over the next few days! xoxo
Paul, Thank you for sharing this blog. Thank you for your faith in God and in prayer and in the priesthood. Thank you for your love for your family. Thank you for giving us Max. We love him with all of our heart!
oh my goodness kara...glad everything is okay! i told matt just so that he doesn't get any crazy ideas about flying around on a golf cart with our kids---something i'm sure he'll still do!!
I am so glad that Max is OK! Let us know if you need anything!
I'm so glad he's okay. What a frightening and testimony building experience all in one.... ((HUGS))
What a cute little guy, and so scarey. Way to follow your instincts! So glad he is ok.
Listening to the Spirit really works! I'm so glad your little Max is okay. What a scary event for your family. I'm so glad it has a happy ending!
Same thing happened to our across the street neighbor in a golf cart! Scary stuff!! Glad he is okay!
What a terrifying ordeal for you all. I am so glad Max is doing well and recovered quickly.
Rich sees these things every night when he is on call and I'm so glad you went with your instincts (and spirit) and took him in and had the tests run. You can never be too safe when it comes to your children.
How scary! I am glad Max is alright. So glad you had training and the spirit!
I'm so glad Max is OK. He is such a sweetheart! He does have an amazing smile.
Kara,
I've enjoyed reading your blog. Scary story about little Max but I am glad it had a happy ending. You have a beautiful family!
Love,
Abby Thornell Holmes
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