And this is a good reason my hobby is coins (updated)
Kaelasdad
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My daughter loves to ride horses. She is 10 years old and has been riding for 5 years. Today, the horse she was riding spooked, and tossed her off. I had been wondering if she would go through childhood without knowing a broken bone, but now she will. She hit the metal rails with her mouth, and broke her jaw and displaced 3 teeth.
I know coins can be a competitive sport sometimes, and it hurts a little when you pay too much for a coin, or miss out on a coin by not paying enough--but I will take that pain anyday of the week when you compare what other hobbies can do to you.
I tend to think positively, and all I can think is thank goodness she hit the rails with her mouth and not her head. I am sitting here in my office thinking how close i came to not having a daughter tonight, and cherishing the fact that I still do.
Anything can happen, at anytime, but just remember, enjoy what you have while you can--kaelasdad
Updated: so far so good, she woke up today with lips like Julia Roberts, but is eating soft food and watching a movie. Not as much pain as I anticipated or she is handling it well. We wont know about her teeth until a week or so, if they turn a different color ala Garths post, that will be very unfortunate. I wanted to thank you all for your posts and support--I showed my daughter and it cheered her up to see that people cared. Thank you, Russ
I know coins can be a competitive sport sometimes, and it hurts a little when you pay too much for a coin, or miss out on a coin by not paying enough--but I will take that pain anyday of the week when you compare what other hobbies can do to you.
I tend to think positively, and all I can think is thank goodness she hit the rails with her mouth and not her head. I am sitting here in my office thinking how close i came to not having a daughter tonight, and cherishing the fact that I still do.
Anything can happen, at anytime, but just remember, enjoy what you have while you can--kaelasdad
Updated: so far so good, she woke up today with lips like Julia Roberts, but is eating soft food and watching a movie. Not as much pain as I anticipated or she is handling it well. We wont know about her teeth until a week or so, if they turn a different color ala Garths post, that will be very unfortunate. I wanted to thank you all for your posts and support--I showed my daughter and it cheered her up to see that people cared. Thank you, Russ
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I also hope she doesn't lose her love of horses and continues to ride, and I hope you continue to support her.
Coin collecting is a great, safe and relaxing hobby...but to enjoy the flavor of life, sometimes you have to take big bites - thrills, chills, pain, and all.
You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.
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<< <i>...I am sitting here in my office thinking how close i came to not having a daughter tonight, and cherishing the fact that I still do.
Anything can happen, at anytime, but just remember, enjoy what you have while you can--kaelasdad >>
My girls are 16 and 21. I'm sitting here nodding my head in agreement.
I hope that your daughter's recovery is swift and complete.
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I broke two of my front teeth in half when I was ten, did a face plant off a bicycle. I had to have silver front teeth until I was 16, then they gave me plastic ones that turned yellow after a few months. Didn't finally get porcelain crowns until I was 18.
There are no pictures of me smiling between age 10 and 18. I hope your daughter is alright and I hope she keeps her smile.
Just watched Gone With the Wind the other night and don't think I could put my girls on horses too soon after that.
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I am happy she is not too badly hurt, Russ. Give her a special hug from all your numismatic friends.
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<< <i>My daughter loves to ride horses. She is 10 years old and has been riding for 5 years. Today, the horse she was riding spooked, and tossed her off. I had been wondering if she would go through childhood without knowing a broken bone, but now she will. She hit the metal rails with her mouth, and broke her jaw and displaced 3 teeth.
I know coins can be a competitive sport sometimes, and it hurts a little when you pay too much for a coin, or miss out on a coin by not paying enough--but I will take that pain anyday of the week when you compare what other hobbies can do to you.
I tend to think positively, and all I can think is thank goodness she hit the rails with her mouth and not her head. I am sitting here in my office thinking how close i came to not having a daughter tonight, and cherishing the fact that I still do.
Anything can happen, at anytime, but just remember, enjoy what you have while you can--kaelasdad >>
My daughter is there too. Horse friggin crazy!!! It drives me crazy to watch her jump and such but kids have to find their own way. Even if it is a broken jaw. So sorry for that. I never listened either.
Very glad your daughter is alright brother.
This is why most of us, as adults, stay with our relatively safe coin hobby!
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