Well 50 miles in to our trip on a loose stone backroad and Jen took a tumble. Unfortunately she ended up sustaining a concussion and a broken collar bone. We were able to flag down a Bremmer Construction truck to transport myself and jen to the hospital in nearby Canmore. A very special thank you to the three guys in the truck. Jen is doing fine, except for being extremely upset and disappointed. Our plan is to go to Whitefish, Montana via a Greyhound bus, which will take 2 days. At that point John and Mary, Seth Moores in-laws will allow us to stay at their place as long as we need to. Seth is a friend and coworker from EMS. Again a very special ''thank you'' to Seth and John and Mary, who absolutely sound delightful on the phone and very accomodating. Thank you to Matt, another EMS employee, for your efforts as well as my cousin Ryan who also offered accomodations. Thank you to everyone for their support, Jen and hope to rejoin Nat and Keith in Jackson, WY around July 4. Keep your fingers crossed and keep us in your thoughts for Jen to have a quick recovery. We are both equally anxious to get back out there.
Keith and Nat keep on ridin and take lots of pics!!
Doug
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Doug and Jen--Oh my God! I am so sorry to hear about Jen. I hope she's not in too much pain (physical or mental) and that you are able to rejoin your friends soon.
It's still better than being eaten by a grizzly bear, though.
Take care.
Roni
Hey Jen......
Keep your spirits high! You and Doug will be rejoining Keith and Nat in no time at all. I wish you a speedy recovery as we need a girls point of view on this trip too! Hahahhhh!
Be sure to keep us informed!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
-Tam
Glad it worked out Doug. I'm blessed to have John & Mary as Inlaws and had no doubt that they'd do what they could to help a friend of mine. They're generous folks w/ big hearts and you're in good hands. The Yaak is a great place for Jen to relax and heal. Lot's of good people at the community church who'd love your company. Good food and folks down at the Merc too . . . . a pint of Moose Drool would do you some good. Take good care of the cat, horses, gardens, Jen & yourself. MB and I are among the many folks back here pulling and praying for both of you.
Seth
Sorry to hear about the accident, but somehow things have a way of working out. Hope Jen gets well soon so you guys can finish riding the Divide!
All the best!
- tim
Keith & co, really sorry to hear about the bad start. I hope Jen recovers quickly and can catch up with you two further down the road. Keep the spirits up and enjoy this incredible adventure which we are living vicariously through you...Toni
Jen,
Don't know if you got my email. I'm really sorry about your break - what a bummer. I hope you get to catch up with the ride later. The kids and I are keeping you in the bedtime prayers.
Eva
Hey Doug and Jen! Just checking to see how you are doing and how it is going with Jen.... Hope you are both well and enjoying the trip...Hugs and kisses from Michael and Shelby...Take Care, your big sister and Joe
Hey Doug And Jen,
I am so sorry to hear about your accident! I will keep you in my prayers and hope for a speedy Recovery!
Hope to hear from you soon!
AnnMArie and Marisa
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