It's All Fun and Games until Someone Breaks a Nose
By DianneN
@DianneN (246678)
United States
January 9, 2017 2:34pm CST
My poor 6 year old grandson called me last night to tell me that he was sledding and having fun. All of a sudden, an adult crashed into him on her sled and broke his nose.
People were wonderful. One man gave him his clean hanky. Several people comforted him. A taxicab, actually many, was summoned to drive him, his sister, and his mother to the hospital. One person tracked down the name and address and delivered my grandson's gloves to the doorman of his building.
Today he sees a plastic surgeon. I am waiting.
People in NYC can be so wonderful!
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57 responses
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
10 Jan 17
Aww that was nice people showed so much care! Poor kid what a terrible thing to happen when having fun :-( I broke my tailbone for thr first time when I was sleigh riding about 10 or 11 years old. I'd rather my tailbone then my nose as less people see my tailbone.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I broke my tailbone too when I was younger. I was pushing one of my siblings in a grocery cart and I had it tipped back and Wham down I went and hit right on my tailbone. The only time it really bothers me is if I sit too long. But a broken nose O my I can't imagine that as the nose is so tender. I had surgery on my nose I had a deviated septum and I was surprised it didn't hurt all that much, praise be to God!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I hope his sweet little nose will be as good as new soon, when I think of all the things we did as kids I do wonder how we ever survived!! My crew was up in Vermont tubing!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@DianneN It is all part of being a kid I guess, but yes I worry so much about my grandkids.
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@BelleStarr My excuse is that I'm a Jewish mother/grandmother. Lol!
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
9 Jan 17
Oh the poor thing! Accidents do happen. I hope he heals quickly!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
9 Jan 17
Oh no!
I hope he'll be ok, keep us updated.
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@infatuatedbby The plastic surgeon popped his nose into place. They have to watch it to make sure it heals. If not, he will need an inside rhinoplasty. He calls it his epic crash, so he's happy! Lol!
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@moffittjc (118433)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Jan 17
You hear great stories like this all the time about the people of New York City, yet they still have a bad rap as being rude. I've never had a bad experience around New Yorkers. I hope your grandson's nose will be okay.
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@moffittjc (118433)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Jan 17
@DianneN I'm glad to hear he is okay and has a great attitude about the entire ordeal!
I got lost in NYC one time, and I was sitting on the subway trying to figure out what to do. A couple of thug-looking characters approached me, and I was convinced they were going to mug me because I stood out like a soar thumb as a tourist. Instead, they offered to help me, and personally took me to where I was trying to go, which happened to be on the complete other side of Manhattan!
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@moffittjc Now that is a nice ending to an otherwise scary situation, especially on the subway!
Thank you. My grandson is doing well considering, thank goodness!
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
10 Jan 17
I suppose there are bad apples in every bunch, but these people were unbelievably kind. My experiences in NY have been wonderful. I married a New Yorker! Lol! My grandson had his nose popped back into place today and will keep an eye on it. He calls his mishap an epic crash, so is back to his old self.
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@StacyRich Your grandma was right. This grandma worries about everything. Lol!
@StacyRich (61)
• Jamaica
10 Jan 17
@DianneN ok great. As my grandmother would say..it's all apart of growing up... bruises here and there
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
9 Jan 17
You do have a positive outlook on situations. You appreciated what those round did to help the little boy
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@therealmaryyy (3162)
• Philippines
9 Jan 17
Ohh NO!! i'm sure he's in pain :( i hope he will feel better soon!!!
did he cry or is he crying now? what is he feeling now?
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
10 Jan 17
Accidents really happen. It's painful, good thing people there help him right away. He will be fine soon
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Jan 17
That is so good to hear, not the nose breaking, but the reaction of the people in NYC. He will remember that sledding for a long time.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
10 Jan 17
That really is wonderful. The caring people, not the fact that he broke his nose. It will be a story he will be proud to tell for many years.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
9 Jan 17
Poor little guy. That must have been so painful. I hope he is okay. It is nice to see people help out when you need them.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
9 Jan 17
@DianneN yes I am sure that she felt terrible
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@Marilynda1225 (79676)
• United States
9 Jan 17
Yikes that must hurt. Hope he gets his nose fixed without too much pain. Sounds like he's a trooper
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