Peter’s Story

Site created on April 4, 2021

Note: this is just an update page- nothing to do with money. All monetary tributes go to running caring bridge website- not to our family or something a cause that Peter would enjoy. We really appreciate the gesture and are so thankful to have a website like this to use but the tribute thing is really misleading, so just be aware. Thank you ! ❤️Sorry!

Hello everyone- I’m using caring bridge to keep family and friends updated in one place. Thanks for all the tremendous outpouring of love and support.

Here is the story of how Peter ended up in the hospital:
Saturday April 3rd, Peter and Dave went on a regular mountain bike ride on the trails around our neighborhood. About halfway through the ride, he went on the downhill stretch with three small jumps, on the last jump we think Peter’s bike slipped out from under him and he took the brunt of his crash on the right side of his head and face.

Dave was right behind him and immediately called 9-1-1. The emergency dispatchers were very efficient and helped direct emergency services to Peter’s off-road location. The EMTs ran down the trail to get to him. Our friend Peter Fink was fist on the scene ❤️.

Peter was unconscious, a patrol car tried to drive a fire road to get him, but eventually they had to use a helicopter , and they lifted him up , while still in the air, and then airlifted him to Scripps La Jolla trauma center.

It was a tremendously efficient response, we are so appreciative and thankful for everyone who helped Peter receive care.


Here is meal train link:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f044dabad28a4f85-ligotti/116831814

Newest Update

Journal entry by Emily Ligotti

It’s been one year! A year ago today was Peter’s crash so I figured it was a good time as any for an update.

Early February, Peter brought coffee and chocolate chip scones to his last day of rehab. It was an emotional day, we are so thankful for the Scripps rehab center, such a wonderful community of healing. Several therapists said they were thrilled with Peter’s progress and plan to have him come back to inspire patients and run his orienteering event again.

Peter has now returned to work almost full time, he’s up to 30 hours per week. He is with the same team he was with before the crash and is gradually increasing his responsibilities. Callaway has been beyond kind and patient in Peter’s return to work process. 

We were at the hospital today for a fresh MRI brain scan. (It’s a little weird to be there again exactly one year out!!)  Earlier this year, his neurologist said Peter still had trouble spots in his brain and he was banned from doing anything with any risk at all, including riding his bike. So our fingers are crossed that this MRI comes out clear and Peter can ride again soon. The good news is that he is now off all TBI medications.

Peter has a call with the DMV this month to start the process to reinstate his drivers license. We are crossing our fingers for that process as well! 

In March, the girls and I got to see a Lakers game as part of the #gamegrowers program that Sage is in. LeBron James scored over 50 points- it was such a feat to witness in person.

We all got to attend Piper’s senior night for basketball, where I *thought* I would be a hot mess  but I managed to keep it together! 

Peter played in the Bear nation golf tournament with his buddies and his brother Carlo that flew down for the event. He was honored at the tournament dinner, which was very nice. Last weekend Peter and Ruby participated in a parent child junior golf scramble tournament at Coronado Golf course. The golf gods may not have been very favorable but they survived ;).
 
This is definitely a year of transition for our family. Piper is transitioning to college, everyone is transitioning from Covid lockdowns, Peter is  transitioning to getting his life back. I’ve read somewhere that it can take several months to really process traumatic events, and I feel like I’m just starting to process things now. It’s a very similar  timeline to insurance and medical bills ;).

The affect on our family from Peter’s crash is no longer acute but things are still hard and we are taking it one day at a time.  We are thankful for all our wonderful friends and family and neighbors  that are still helping in so many ways.

Hopefully my next update will be of Peter riding his bike or driving his truck. He has plans to take Ruby to Catalina for her bear nation “bounce out”ceremony that she missed last year. That will be very special. 

Wishing you all a happy spring !
Much Ligotti love,
Emily 








 





Patients and caregivers love hearing from you; add a comment to show your support.
Help Peter Stay Connected to Family and Friends

A $30 donation to CaringBridge powers a site like Peter's site for one month. Will you make a gift to help ensure that this site stays online for them and for you?

Comments Hide comments

Show Your Support

See the Ways to Help page to get even more involved.

SVG_Icons_Back_To_Top
Top