Prayers to both for a full and speedy recovery!
Count me in for donating for flowers/balloons when it gets organized. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Absolutely. Me as well. I can tell you from someone who has been there it may seem simple but these acts of sympathy and recognition do really help a person's spirit.
exactly, I was in the hospital in 1999 for a long period, the people who went out of their way to visit or write will always have a special place in my heart
OK, I have a ballon going for us now. Says best wishes and card from friends at FerrariChat.com. They can do magazines too, but no car magazines or many men's magazines at all.
Also, how about a GIANT bucket filled with car stuff like wash, wax, clay bars, pressure gauge, car books, car magazines, measuring calipers, etc., etc., etc.? The only downside is that the burden of assembling and delivering the bucket would fall on those local to the area. With as many FChatters who want to do something for Jon, we can only buy so many flowers and balloons.
Best wishes to Jon and his passenger. I've never met him, but I consider anyone who shares in this great hobby a friend. Hang in there Brother! -Rick
Should we consider an act that focuses on life after his recovery, perhaps starting a fund to help repair the Speedster?
+1 Or to help with ongoing expenses. The mortgage still has to be paid. Dog food bought, electricity paid etc... Little things like that add up when your stuck in the hospital with no income generation. I think a small fund would serve better.
We should do a 308 group drive to San Diego and visit him, that will give him strength to get up and go.
Based on condition that will probably not happen. Another consideration, he will likely have some guilt associated with his choice of a vintage car causing his girl friends condition. If people want to do something to lift his spirits I'd concentrate on his other interests. Cars may not be a big part of his future but helping him dwell on it may not be a good idea. He needs to make those decisions on his own.
Rifledriver is spot on, of course all the generosity shown here is thoughtful, good to you all in this matter.
As usual, Rifledriver hits the head of the nail - very good advice. At this time I am concentrating on letting Jon know we are out here and have him and Amanda in our thoughts. Rob has sent something on behalf of FerrariChat and I am sending something on behalf of the San Diego F-chatters and our local group. I have had several requests for his room number - if you would like to send him something personally, I am happy to provide his contact details via PM. Keep in mind he is still in trauma and is limited on what he can receive (balloons, cards, magazines, etc). I also have received several PMs from those interested in a fund of some sort. I think this would be helpful when we have more information on his continuing recovery and the specific challenges he will face. I will circle back with this group when we have a better idea of how we can help best. It is very heartwarming to see all the support for Jon and Amanda on here - thank you all; even though I haven't met in person many of the people I am talking to, it is abundantly clear we have a really special group of people here at FerrariChat. Thank you, Eric
