It seems that Rod's condition changes almost every hour and we hope that this blog will help to keep everyone updated. We appreciate everyone's concern, support, and prayers.
Rod is currently at the hospital in the ICU. Although he is kept heavily sedated, we know that he hears us and he sometimes responds to our conversations with slight movement in his left hand and face.
Both of his legs have been crushed in multiple places and he has had multiple surgeries to repair them. His right leg is worse than his left and doctors will have to fuse the bones in his ankle, restricting the movement and making that leg shorter than the left. It is unclear yet if and how well he will be able to walk again. His collar bone is broken along with some injuries to his left arm. His jaw is also broken in multiple places and will be repaired within the next week.
There have been other fractures and tears found in his brain and spine. However, for the few minutes that they have awakened him, he has been able to quickly respond and follow all the commands that he was given so the doctors are not as concerned with these injuries.
His fluid levels and heart rate have been a little unstable and the doctors are working at finding the cause. There are still tests that need to be done and more injuries may be found as his condition stabilizes. So far, they have not found any significant injury to his brain or vital organs which is completely miraculous!
Rod is scheduled for surgery tomorrow to place a feeding tube into his stomach and a tracheostomy (which allows him to breath through his neck), so that his jaw can be repaired. Because of strict visiting policies and the level of equipment and care required, please call the family ahead of time if you would like to visit. We are also happy to pass along any messages to Rod and Sara as well. If you know of someone who would like access to this blog, let me know. We would like to reserve it for family and close friends.
Again, thank you sincerely for all of your thoughts and prayers!
Happy Birthday Rod! I'm sure you didn't expect to spend your birthday in the hospital, but now you just have more people to celebrate your birthday with you. We love you so much and are continually praying for you. What a miracle this experience has been so far. We know that there are many tender mercies going on right now and know that they will continue throughout this long process. Just from reading this blog we are amazed at how well you are doing so soon! That is a blessing in itself! You have things to get done here, Sara and Jack still need your strength and so do so many others that are following your story. We love you and are proud to call you family. We will keep praying for you and doing whatever we can to help your cute family out! WE LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! Birthday you will never forget. Get Well Soon, I pray for you daily. May the lord bless you with a speedy recovery. Brandon
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Rod, I love you so much, I loved the times we spent together down in grandma and grandpas play rooms laughing and having fun! I am praying all the time for you, and you are always in my heart. You are an amazing person, and I look up to you. God be with you! Love, Jasmine
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I love you and hope you get better soon. From EASTON ATKINSON
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you get better. I love you so much. RYLEIGH ATKINSON
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