This is Rhonda, Mike's sister doing the blog. Some of the terms and words I will use will be very specific and medical and seem a bit distant. Bear with me as I use that as my own coping mechanism. This is day 3 after Mike's wreck on 4/6/09. The details of the wreck vary so I will provide basic details. Mike's truck ran off the road down a 15 foot drop off into trees and caught fire. He was life flighted to UNC. The extent of injuries are as follows- fractures of cervial spine 5-7, thoracic spine 1&2, multiple rib fractures, sternum, manubrium, jaw, R ankle and L wrist. He is on a ventilator and having difficulty with his lungs and elasticity of his lungs. He is in the process of developing pneumonia. He is fully chemically sedated and paralyzed. He remains in critical condition and not really stable. All that said, we all know Mike is a strong, stubborn fighter. This is the beginning of a very long road for all of us.
I ask specifically for prayers for Hunter, his son. He is an amazing child and needs the "village" to help in his coping. Laura is a rock and has been down this road with Mike before. Pray for continued strength and patience. Pray for mom and dad. Mike may be 39 but he is their child. Pray for the neighbors that found Mike and called 911.
Pray that my bull-headed brother remains as stubborn about living as he is about everything else.
He is at UNC SICU. Please do not call the SICU. Please ask to be directed to the ICU waiting room or call one of us.
Oh Rhonda, I am so sad about your brother. You are an amazing lady and he is fortunate to have you as his sister...hang in there! Asking the Father to walk with you today.
ReplyDeleteRhonda, the previous comment was from me, Renita Harrison. (Forgot to sign my name...used my hubby's gmail account.)
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear. A son, a brother, a husband, a father, so many lives are touched and suddenly changes effect so many. I will pray for all of you. Renie
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy for you and your family. We know this road, so up and down. We are interceding to our Heavenly Father for Mike and for you and the rest of your family. I know one thing, Jesus will take care of you even in these dark moments....
ReplyDeleteMarlea is praying for Hunter!
Marylu
Rhonda, we are so sorry to hear this. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michael will be in our constant prayers. Please give Evelyn and Mike a hug for us. No matter how tall they grow, they are always our babies.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
David and Susan Thomas, Broadway
My sister Deborah Roscoe sent an email to me regarding your brother's accident. She asked that my husband and I join togeher in prayer for your brother. I am a miracle of God's healing through prayer after a train/car collision. Hebrews 4:16 says Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. We will pray for all of you and we will put him on our prayer list at church.
ReplyDeleteTammy Bobbitt/ Carthage