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Our dear friend Manolo in serious accident

shari - 3-27-2008 at 05:26 PM

For those of you who have shared our family gatherings in Asuncion...our "chef" Manolo was in a serious accident near Vizcaino this morning and is fighting for his life at his moment. I ask you all to send some healing energy his way and pray to your personal great spirits for his survival. His son Ismael and our nephew Noe were also in the vehicle but are very banged up but OK. Manolo is a dedicated father, wonderful friend and loyal church member...fantastic electrician and plumber here...loved by the whole village...he was flown to La Paz a couple hours ago...so join us in praying for his life...thanks amigos

bajajudy - 3-27-2008 at 05:36 PM

I am with you in your prayers.

DianaT - 3-27-2008 at 05:56 PM

Shari,

We are just sick hearing this news. He really is such good person. Our thoughts are with him and his family. We will definitely keep positive thoughts for a full recovery.

John and Diane



[Edited on 3-28-2008 by jdtrotter]

toneart - 3-27-2008 at 05:56 PM

Even though I donīt know Manolo, I join you, Shari, in sending out my good energy, prayers and best wishes for a fast and complete recovery.

Diver - 3-27-2008 at 06:11 PM

Really sad news.
I've met Manolo a few times; a very nice man.
Our thoughts are with him.
And SOOO glad that the kids are OK.
.

[Edited on 3-28-2008 by Diver]

Gadget - 3-27-2008 at 07:28 PM

Copy that Shari.
Prayers for mercy and healing for Manolo

Lauriboats - 3-27-2008 at 07:39 PM

Shari,
Jim and I send our very best and positive healing energy to your friend Manolo. So glad to hear that Ismael and Noe are going to be alright.
Your friends Jim and Lauri.

Bajaboy - 3-27-2008 at 07:52 PM

Manolo is a very generous and kind person. He has done a number of things for us around our casita but more importantly he's been our friend. We visited with Manolo, Mimi, and his son Isamael a few weeks ago. They stopped by our place to see if we were happy with the electrical work he had done and also to give us some abalone.

Tracy and I are pulling for Manolo. And Shari, please let us know if we can do anything financially to help out.

Zac

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fishbuck - 3-27-2008 at 09:54 PM

Prayers sent for Manolo and the boys.

amir - 3-27-2008 at 10:15 PM

We join the community with our prayers.

pascuale - 3-27-2008 at 10:25 PM

Im prayin for him, sounds like a wonderful man. Im sorry for your family and his. It must be horrible to worry day and night for his recovery.

Mulegena - 3-27-2008 at 10:35 PM

Positive-Positive-Positive Prayers to Manolo, Family and Friends

Paulina - 3-27-2008 at 10:39 PM

Ditto all that was posted above. I'm sorry to hear of his accident and wish him a speedy recovery.

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Bob H - 3-27-2008 at 11:36 PM

Shari, we think positive thoughts and many prayers for Manolo's recovery. I'm sorry to hear this bad news, but with all the Nomads pulling through - what more could you ask for.
Bob H

jorgie - 3-28-2008 at 07:17 AM

Manolo, we all need you let your life live long

Tiomiguel - 3-28-2008 at 08:02 AM

Manolo and family are good friends and part of our family down there for Christmas and New Years celebrations. We are all praying for him. I don't ever remember him not having a smile on his face and good things to say, nor Mimi, Noe, or Ismael. Truly a wonderful family.
I am reminded of the number of times that we stumbled through with my bad Spanish trying to get the work on the house done, laughing all the time In January we especially had fun with the installation of the UV system wiring and plumbing. His Octopus is to die for too.
Shari, let me know if we can help out any way. Can we send something to the hospital? I will U2u.

Tiomiguel - 3-28-2008 at 08:08 AM

OH and I almost forgot, just another reason to remember that driving in Baja can be dangerous. Another reason to slow down when you are down there and smell the desert flowers. This reemphasises that Shari is right all the time when she tells us to drive carefully. Its too risky down there to drive super fast. So for you Nomads, and you know who you are, slow down and keep your families safe.

Bajagypsy - 3-28-2008 at 09:56 AM

Oh Shari, that is just awful, we are sending all of our healing energy, and am so glad that Ismael and Noe are alright.

David K - 3-28-2008 at 10:13 AM

GET WELL and COME HOME Manolo!!!

Kell-Baja - 3-28-2008 at 12:33 PM

So sorry, I am sending well wishes to all involved. Please keep us updated.

Skipjack Joe - 3-28-2008 at 12:35 PM

Wishing and hoping the best for Manolo!

A reminder of how dangerous a place with almost no traffic can be to baja travelers.

venus - 3-28-2008 at 01:42 PM

Thoughts & prayers are with him... :saint:

Skipjack Joe - 3-28-2008 at 04:18 PM

If it's not too personal I would like to know what happened.


There are crosses and wreckage all along the highway. It would be helpful to know how these accidents happen. That is, what type of accidents are the most common and on down to the least likely. For example:

being clipped by an oncoming truck
driving at night
intoxicated driver drifts into your lane
not seeing approaching car on blind curve
driving too fast on a blind curve
cattle crossing or asleep on highway
not wearing seat belts

It would help to know when danger is approaching.

Iflyfish - 3-28-2008 at 06:26 PM

How is he doing?
Iflyfish

shari - 3-28-2008 at 08:49 PM

I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my hurting heart. Manolo is a devout catholic who never drinks a drop of alcohol, smokes or drives fast. The accident happened at 7:30 in the morning on that nasty pot holed road coming into Vizcaino from Asuncion...best we can understand was the driver swerved to miss a pothole and somehow flipped over...they were not going fast either. Don't know yet if they had seatbelts on or not. So you see folks bad roads=dead people another reason why we want better roads...now..Manolo was flown to La Paz and wasn't expected to see the new dawn...but he did...he has a punctured lung, internal bleeding and is on life support...our phone rang about 20 times today and each time my heart dropped...well a few minutes ago, I heard news that he started responding...this is very good news...so it looks as if all our healing energy and prayers are working...keep up the great work amigos...I love you ALL

DianaT - 3-28-2008 at 09:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my hurting heart. Manolo is a devout catholic who never drinks a drop of alcohol, smokes or drives fast. The accident happened at 7:30 in the morning on that nasty pot holed road coming into Vizcaino from Asuncion...best we can understand was the driver swerved to miss a pothole and somehow flipped over...they were not going fast either. Don't know yet if they had seatbelts on or not. So you see folks bad roads=dead people another reason why we want better roads...now..Manolo was flown to La Paz and wasn't expected to see the new dawn...but he did...he has a punctured lung, internal bleeding and is on life support...our phone rang about 20 times today and each time my heart dropped...well a few minutes ago, I heard news that he started responding...this is very good news...so it looks as if all our healing energy and prayers are working...keep up the great work amigos...I love you ALL


Thanks for the U2U---so glad to hear that Mimi and Ismael are with him and soooo glad to hear he is responding.

We are afraid that we will have to live and deal with those nasty potholes for many years to come. They keep filling them and it does not last long.

It will be easy for some to analyse all the ways maybe the driver swerved too quickly and or too sharply, but hindsight is of no value. But it sometimes convinces one how the accident that happened to another, won't happen to them. We have come too close too many times to not understand.

Just sending more positive thoughts Manolo's way.

Diane and John





[Edited on 3-29-2008 by jdtrotter]

Bajagypsy - 3-28-2008 at 09:14 PM

I am so releived that his family is with him, and that he seems to be doing ok. I sent every ounce of energy I had in me to him. Send his family, the gypsy family love. Please keep us posted.

Iflyfish - 3-28-2008 at 11:23 PM

Thanks Shari,
Iflyfish

Timo1 - 3-29-2008 at 08:33 AM

Oh No !!!
I just read this thread Shari
I remeber Monolo well and recall a very kind and gentle man.
You know that he and his our in Barb and my thots and prayers
Glad to hear he is responding
Keep us updated will ya ??
Timo

shari - 3-29-2008 at 10:03 AM

I want to pass on this story related to me this morning. Manolo was on life support, cold, blue, bloated...corpse like...and his family couldn't bear to even look at him. His wife last night was by his bedside softly telling him all the people who were pulling for him and suddenly some color came into his face and he started sweating!!!! She was overwhelmed with happiness...it was like he came back...doctors say the response is a positive one...very slight but positive...lets hope he can hang on and stay with us now. They also determined he doesn't seem to have a head injury which is great news too. We all finally slept last night and I feel Manolo is in there somewhere and striving to remain in this world. Thanks to all of you praying for him...it feels like a tug of war with God...WE need Manolo with us! Thank you Tiomiguel for your thoughtful action...I'm sure assistance will help with travel expenses, food, lodging etc.

Kell-Baja - 3-29-2008 at 11:22 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
I want to pass on this story related to me this morning. Manolo was on life support, cold, blue, bloated...corpse like...and his family couldn't bear to even look at him. His wife last night was by his bedside softly telling him all the people who were pulling for him and suddenly some color came into his face and he started sweating!!!! She was overwhelmed with happiness...it was like he came back...doctors say the response is a positive one...very slight but positive...lets hope he can hang on and stay with us now. They also determined he doesn't seem to have a head injury which is great news too. We all finally slept last night and I feel Manolo is in there somewhere and striving to remain in this world. Thanks to all of you praying for him...it feels like a tug of war with God...WE need Manolo with us! Thank you Tiomiguel for your thoughtful action...I'm sure assistance will help with travel expenses, food, lodging etc.


That does sound like improvement. I will continue to send healing thoughts his way.

Sharrone - 3-29-2008 at 12:30 PM

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. May they all heal quickly.
Sharron