Lend Me Your Ear.....(and I'll sing you a song)
After another 30 minutes or so I caught a wave and rode it to the beach. Bev was just on her way out on a board that somebody lent to her. We both proceeded to paddle out, Bev in front and a bit to the side of me, for argument’s sake, let us say 2 o’clock. It all happened so fast I really don’t actually know what happened but all I know is that I got whacked on the head. I knew Bev’s board hit me pretty hard but I wasn’t quite sure what the extent of the damage was. I got up and shook it off ready to continue paddling out when Bev says, “Kev’s you’re bleeding!” Initially she thought it was “a mere flesh wound” but as she looked at it closer I asked her if it would need stitches. She proceeded to say, “You’ve got to go to the hospital.” It ends up that her surfboard hit my ear and sliced right through it! It was weird because I couldn’t feel anything except for some blood dripping off my ear. After seeing it I feel lucky I didn’t lose my entire earlobe. It sliced completely through the back of my earlobe leaving it partially attached to my ear. We made it back to the Silver Beach house rummaging around the house to find a camera in order to document the evidence for blog purposes. After snapping a few Bev drove me to the ELWA hospital where the only doctor I trust in Liberia, besides those on the Mercy Ship of course, Rick Sacra, stitched me up. Total damage equalled five stitches to the ear and one to my neck. It didn’t hurt at all and made for some good pictures so I guess I can say that it was worth it!
6 Comments:
At 1:48 AM, Joy said…
Wow. I'm sure it won't stop you from further adventures.
But glad to know the name of the doc you trust--that will be very helpful.
At 12:19 AM, Pitcairn Islanders - The Real Christians said…
Hi Ed,
glad you got your priorities right and took some pictures!
Kevin, you decide who the best prospect is (most deserving/honest/whatever criteria you decide) I'll go with it, what costs are involved with Western Union on say a £20 send?
I'll go with whatever you decide, my only thought is it might be good to fund a business venture type thingy.
You be so attractive to girlies with that scar!
Keep up the good work!
Ian
At 2:31 AM, Gaillie said…
Oh, Kev! My Kevvie Wevvie Poo-poo!!!
The sooner you get home, the better, before something ELSE happens! Africa can be a dangerous place, I know, but I never knew that they had renegade surfboards! They're worse than jellyfish!!!
Praying that infection does NOT set in
Love MOM
At 1:40 PM, Kevin Aja Fryatt said…
Ian,
I'm seriously thinking of hooking you up with a lady who works for us. She is in the process of building a school in her community and I know every little bit could help. This way you're not only helping her but indirectly benefitting a larger group of individuals and your donations will have a lasting impact. I feel that she could possibly maintain contact with you as well and hopefully provide some pictures of the school and the kids etc...how does that sound?
At 11:26 PM, Cadley Dad said…
Hi Kevvie Wevvie Poo-poo,
Mom's eh!
sounds a great idea let me have the details I need and i'll do my bit to help.
I'm sure a little of my money will go a longer way out there.
Best Rgds
Ian
At 3:13 PM, Kevin Aja Fryatt said…
G-Man,
Its always nice to meet new people. There are a lot of cool people on the ship its a shame I'm only meeting them now.
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