Sunday, June 22, 2008

Poor Parley




Two weeks ago Parley, along with some other adults, took the 16 and 17-year-old boys from church down to Zions National Park for their summer camp. While hiking in the "narrows" there was a place where you can slide down some slick rocks into a pool of water. By the time it was Parley's turn the water was murky and he couldn't see where to land. His left foot landed first and firmly planted itself while the rest of his leg twisted. He said he heard it pop. They were about 7 miles into an 11 mile hike, so the trooper that he is, he hiked out with the help of the boys. A week later when it was still big and swolen, he decided to go to the dr. Sure enough, his ankle was broken in two places. After a visit to the orthopedic surgeon, he doesn't have to have surgery but does have to wear the big boot and be on crutches for at least a month. Poor guy. He also walked all over New York City before he knew it was actually broken. What a tough man!


p.s. This is not the same leg that he hurt three summers ago playing basketball when he snapped his achilles tendon :)

6 comments:

Gwen said...

ouch! I didn't know he went to NYC, too bad it was with a hurt foot.

Carrie said...

I'm glad he doesn't have to have surgery! Maybe he can still ride a bike with the boot. :)

Susan said...

At least it was a beautiful spot, though it makes me clastraphobic to look at it. The 2nd pic must have been during your night at Girls' Camp. He really is a super trooper. Hope it heals quickly and the pain goes away, soon.

Jen said...

Bishop Parley is way tough (and a bit stubborn ;) Good thing he has a supportive wife like you to gently encourage him to go to the doctor!!! I hope he feels better soon. don't forget to get him a temp. Handi-cap pass! Great parking for a month or two!

Leslie said...

Who does he think he is, Tiger Woods? That's an incredible story. I'm very impressed. I'd have let them carry me out of the canyon.

Kent and Lynette said...

I can't believe how far he hiked on broken bones. It just makes me cringe. He's a trooper. One of the first things Jamie said about the trip was how gross Parley's ankle looked. Of course, a teenager would think that's cool.