I spoke with him a few hours ago and it turns out it is not a big fracture but a small one luckily. They are hoping it will heal on its own and I believe it will as he is a strong man with a hearty constitution and in very good physical condition for his age.
He said the fall was an accident and that he had an old buddy of his come to visit him yesterday so it seems the word it out I hope. I haven't heard from his family back home in Ireland but will email them again just to let them know that he is ok but he will be in the hospital and in rehab. for quite some time it seems.
He was bummed out more about the fact he'll be down for awhile and he is having quite a bit of pain but, it could have been much much worse.
So I thank all that have been praying for Bob and I'm sure that the prayers to
Little Therese were heard as well as I lit a candle at the Church under her statue being there is but the one there.
Thank you Lord for keeping my dear brother-in-law around. He is needed by so many in his family and has been especially dear to me personally.
Amen!!! 
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