Saturday, April 10, 2010

Update on Dad and Justin

We have been in close contact with Doc. Dellinger. Here is the report
right now:

Justin is doing well, all things considered. He is beaten up pretty
bad and in some pain, but doesn't have any life threatening injuries.
The greatest prayer request for him is that his injuries wouldn't
require surgery.

My dad is still unconcious. They just completed surgery to remove his
spleen and repair minor damage to his liver. The surgery went well and
all the internal bleeding has stopped. They have been watching his
brain swelling and bleeding closely. They took a second look at the
results from the CAT scan and found that the swelling and bleeding was
lower than they originally thought. He has some blood in his urinary
tract, but they are hopefully that they can flush it out without any
damage to his blatter. He has some serious injuries in his pelvic area
that will require surgery and physical theropy down the road. However,
there are no life threatening circumstances right now.

They are moving dad to a recovery room then to a specialized ICU area.
He is still on a respirator, and will remain so until he wakes up. The
doctors say that he should wake up within the next 24-72 hours. At
that time, we will know more about the extent of the injuries.

Please pray that the swelling and bleeding will stay down, and that
the long term effects will be minimal.

At this point, no report is a good report. We will keep you posted if
we hear anything. The family will be at the hospital throughout the
night. Please keep us in your prayers.

Sent from my iPhone

Thanks,
-Brandon

10 comments:

Lauren said...

My family is praying. I went thru that with a friend recently...i know its hard.

Anonymous said...

That's horrible and amazing all at once. Amazing that he's looking as if he's gonna walk away from this. The Lord is watching over him. So glad to hear Justin is doing okay. I'll continue to pray for both of them and the entire family. So sorry I can't be there with you all. Love you guys


Scott

Carey said...

We're praying for your family. We were shocked to hear, but know that God is active and in control. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise...You are familiar with all my ways." Psalm 139:1-3

Suzet said...

We are praying and will add them both to our churches prayer list.

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for the updates! We will definitely keep praying!
Love you guys!
Jordan Covel

Kristy said...

Brandon,
Our family is praying for your dad. I will send this out to your church prayer list.
Kristy Pinion
Friend of Kelli and Roger
(I met you at their Anniversary Celebration)

Nancy DeVenuto said...

Brandon,
I will never forget your dad down on his face and knees in the waiting room praying for Kendall during those first crucial hours at the hospital. Know our entire family is in prayer for your dad and brother. Ashley called from Florida and Chris called from Wash, DC and Roddie Holley texted us so we would all know!!

Love and Prayers,
Nancy (Kilman) DeVenuto

and the Kilman Kids

Unknown said...

Brandon, We are praying for your dad and brother. What hospital are they at? The Woods Family in South Korea.

Mocha Drinker Coffee Thinker said...

Thanks for the update....please know we are praying for you guys. We prayed that you would find in God a strong place where you can hide. Love in Christ.....Justin

Kay Lowry said...

We love you all and wish we were there. We are praying and know that you are all in the hands of our loving and Almighty God, whom we serve and love. He is great and greatly to be praised. Be strong and courageous. Much love to you all- Kay