Hi, Dave--
We have a niece who had a very bad accident about a year ago and incurred
many injuries, including head trauma internal injuries and fractures of the
same degree as Adam. I can tell you that there will be ups and downs as you
go through the next weeks and months, but you will find it helps if you just
keep believing things will improve. This may seem like overly simplified
advice, but I watched it work for my brother and his wife. There were some
very grim times and some plateaus in her recovery, but he kept his faith.
Our large extended family also came together and pulled for her as well. You
may find some comfort in the many people that will step up to help you. The
good news is, our niece is finally able to travel this month and we will be
having a big family reunion with her as the center of attraction.
Sincerely,
Dave S. (Demitri)
On 10/17/08 7:13 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Adam had about a six hour surgery this morning. The checked all the organs
> and they seem to be bruised but functioning. Kidney output is exactly what
> it should be. The looked for excessive bleeding and found none. They did
> put a drain in his pancreas but that is normal.
>
> The reason his surgery went so long they decided to repair the broken leg (1
> nail and 1 rod) and broken arm (screws and plate). We were told he shouldn't
> put too much weight on the leg. We thought that would be easy and also
> appreciated the positive statement about Adam getting up on it.
>
> While we were there the nurse wanted Adam to come off the anesthesia before
> she started to sedate him again. During that brief moment between this Adam
> stirred. We got him to open his eyes, move his right thumb, and move his
> feet. He didn't move them quite enough for the nurse so she took her thumb
> and rubbed the bottom of his feet...he moved them enough then. She resumed
> the sedation and the moment was gone. How we praise God for that moment
> though!
>
> His vitals remain strong and we remain hopeful. They did replace his
> breathing tube because it began to malfunction. We are so grateful to the
> staff at University of Maryland Hospital for their work.
>
> Lisa and I went by to see the car today. How Adam survived is truly a
> miracle. We did find out that a couple that saw the impact and stopped their
> car and got out to check on all involved. The husband lifted Adam's head to
> see if he could get any vitals and Adam began breathing again. They reported
> that the ambulance was their very quickly and the helicopter followed soon
> after. We thank God for this couple willing to stop and to help Adam.
>
> The outpouring of prayer from all of you has been profoundly moving.
> Remember to pray for Adam's lungs that they do well and the continued healing
> process on all the damage.
>
> We thank Our Heavenly Father, His Son, and the Holy Sprit for being our source
> of strength and for strengthening Adam in his healing process.
>
> Dave, Lisa, Conor, Ian, Aryana, and Adam.
>
>
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