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"So scared."

I don't want to explain the details. It would be too hard. I have just returned home from hospital. Four hours ago my dad fell from about nine feet and landed on his back then head. I never want any of you to go through what I went through. Everyone seems to be proud of me right now but I still think I could have done things better. I have his blood all up my right arm, I don't want to wash it off.

I should have been up that ladder, he is 51. Apparently its natural to blame yourself when something like that happens.

Yes, he looks as if he is going to be ok. He better be. I have never been so scared - When I turned to see him fall I tried to jump and save him but I failed. I saw his eyes open on impact of hitting the concrete and they were just glazed. When he fell he was out cold for a few moments. I was just screaming and shouting. I placed my hand to support his head and blood just gushed from the gap. I never knew this kind of shocked terror.

What would I have done if I was a few years younger? I wouldn't have gone to get help. I probably would have screamed and stayed in the new development kitchen area. He better be ok, then I can just say, 'It could have been worse'.

His partner is with him at the moment. She was drunk and was no help to the paramedics, she wouldn't let me go with him to the hospital. I got so angry... just seeing my figure in life not being able to remember. I made sure I went to the hospital. As well as that I had to comfort my 12 year old sister. Luckily my halve brother had just got back and he took that role.

At the hospital he kept asking what happened? He asked where he was and who I was?

I cried in terror. It was like I expected to wake from the nightmare and just be ok.

I want you all please to tell the people you love that you love them. I want you to spend time with your parents and brothers. I want you to do this. If I hadn't had been in the room helping him. My dad might not be getting brain scans now and still living. I beg you all to tell your parents you love them.

This has been the worst night of my life, yet I am glad I was their. I just wish I could have stopped him falling.

I will keep you updated on his condition. Luckily just before I left the hospital he was remembering and said goodnight and thanks Joby.

I love you dad.
Joby

His initial scans were good which happened on the 23rd (the best Christmas present).

Just to let you all know. He is seemingly ok at the moment, just said 'goodnight' to him.

:)

My best friends Dad passed away recently. Bascially through a stupid act which easily could have been avoided.

My friends tried to put on a brave face but after a while they were getting worse and the funeral just destroyed them. No one never deserves to go through that, ergh. It's hard to know what to say in that situation. I hope everything comes out fine in the end Joby.

I was in kind of the same situation, my uncle was hit by a drunk driver, but i wasn't there, so i am starting to know how you feel.
Hope everything will be ok.

Oh Christ. That is terrible.

Hope it turns out alright for you mate :-)

He was just in the bathroom resting on the side of the bath and I walked in and he was holding his head and I can guess he was in a bloody lot of pain.

Its upsetting. I just want him to be better but as I have said, there is always now the scare of a bloodclot forming at any near time.

mate i feel for you, hope he gets better ...

On Monday evening my Grandma was rushed to hospital with something less serious, but still, it's really worrying as she is 75, but luckily she's fine. The sorta terror you are going through though must be about 10 times worse though, so I feel for you so much.

All my thoughts are with you, your Dad and the rest of your family and I hope things turn out fine, I'm sure they will :)

Hey, I can't really empathise with you, as I've never been in such a situation. I just know it's best not to blame yourself, yeah? From how you describe it, it sounds you did all you could. Best wishes to you and your Dad.

Keep us updated Er-no, please.

My thoughts are with you er-no! I hope things pick up. If you ever need to chat about anything, us guys here are always on hand to help. I hope things get better soon!