July 20, 2011
Lakeside Ward/Tucson Arizona
Dear Family and friends,
We didn’t hear from Ryan until Wednesday this week. I felt something was wrong yesterday and was trying to put all those emotions aside. I was going to call the mission office on my way to work. Then, I got a call from the mission office… This is the second call from them the first call was when his first bike broke after being in Tucson for one week. I have to say I was a little worried. Elder Mortimer had an accident while riding his bike on Monday night the18th of July. He has officially been in the mission field for two months as of the 18th when his accident happened. I have included his short letter below which was typed by his companion. I got a few details and have not talked to him yet. He will be seeing an orthopedic doctor in a few days after the swelling of the elbow goes down. Possible that surgery will be needed. Then I will be able to talk to him if surgery is needed. He was blessed that he did have his helmet on because he has injuries to his face. They did a CT Scan and an MRI of the head and facial bones. The ER doctor said he is blessed not to have any facial broken bones especially around his eye sockets and he is banged up really good with facial swelling and thirty stitches. He also has scrapes and cuts on his arms and hands.
I will share this story from Elder Mortimer’s past. We lived in Milwaukee on 83rd Street on the corner and he was practicing riding his bike with no training wheels. We think he was 5 years old. We will have to pull out the photo album to confirm the date. He had his first bike accident and hit his head hard and cracked his helmet. He had a head concussion and broke his right elbow. When we took him to the ER at Children’s Hospital they said it was a good thing he was wearing his helmet.
He will be on exchanges for a while with an Elder who has a car and not on the bike. We haven’t heard yet about the damage to the month old bike. If anyone who wants to send him a get well card I am sure it would cheer him up. The healing process and restrictions will get old quickly.
Elder Mortimer 939 Chapala Drive Tucson, Arizona 85704
Note from Elder Mortimer…
Well I am broke! I fell off my bike and received 30 stitches in my face and have a broken radial head on my elbow. I am doing great. I have a lot more time for studying which I really need. Thanks for your prayers. I know I will have a speedy recovery. My companion takes really good care of me and cleans my face wounds. We work and teach really well together. I didn't get transferred this week. That's all about my accident and fun p-day.
How is everyone? I miss you all. We gave a blessing to one of the Cortinez daughters because she was super sick and the next morning she was healed. What a cool experience! We are trying to get a baptismal date with the oldest daughter and father soon.
For answer of questions: Send some contacts. I'm doing fine with razors. I need a new white shirt because my other one got destroyed. My daily schedule... I'm getting used to it. I really can't type much because my arm is in the way. Just know that I'm ok and that the Lord blesses His missionaries and takes care of them. So have no fear. When I email next I will share more. I'm having another Elder type this for me because I deleted the first one because of by hand that is all splinted up.
I love you all,
Elder Mortimer
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