NEWS ALERT Sago Mine disaster survivor Randal McCloy Jr. "awakening from coma," doctor says

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[dubie]

NEWS ALERT Sago Mine disaster survivor Randal McCloy Jr. "awakening from coma," doctor says

[RonF]

Who says prayers aren't answered?

[mlc9852]

I do hope he makes a full recovery but his life (nor his family's) will ever be the same.

[Coop]

Great news. Praying his recovery continues.

[areafiftyone]

Good news. But I am afraid he will have some brain damage from Carbon Monoxide though! Hopefully not much! Prayers going out to him and his family!

[dubie]

When I first posted, they only had the breaking news bar. Now there is more details in an article. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/18/miner/index.html


MORGANTOWN, West Virginia (CNN) -- More than two weeks after surviving a coal mine explosion and 40 hours trapped underground, Randal McCloy is awakening from his coma, his neurosurgeon said on Wednesday. "He is opening his eyes," said Dr. Julian Bailes. "He has purposeful movements. He responds to his family in slight ways. He moves all extremities." Bailes said McCloy remains in a "light coma," and, although doctors are optimistic, he still has "quite a ways to go" in his recovery. On Tuesday, McCloy, 26, moved out of the intensive care unit at West Virginia University Hospitals, his doctor, Larry Roberts said.

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"With great hope we announce that Randy McCloy is awakening from his coma," said Dr. Julian Bailes, a neurosurgeon at West Virginia University's Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He said McCloy moves his arms and legs, and he opens his eyes when doctors call his name. But the 26-year-old McCloy has a long way to go, Bailes said.

More at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/mine_explosion;_ylt=AtaWmPhIU1DdQmn_N7HGEo6s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

Such good news...His recovery will be slow, but it will make him stronger.

[massgopguy]

The Massachusetts Department of Social Services.

[Lijahsbubbe]

Ping

[Tammy8]

This is good news!! Thank you for posting this!!

[auto power]

he is a young man...his chances are very very good....

[purpleland]

Prayers for Randal McCloy's recovery, his family and friends, the medical staff, the W.Va. community, the miners and their familys.

[OldFriend]

Just now opening his eyes when his name is called.

Still on dialysis.

There is much hope for this young man to recover to a nearly full life.

[Dashing Dasher]

Prayers.

[Clint N. Suhks]

Payers answered. I pray for no brain damage now.

[loveliberty2]

Although it may take months (or even years), stroke victims and others who have suffered damage to critical areas of the brain can experience amazing and almost unbelievable rewiring of the intricate connections in those areas.

This is a patience building experience for both the patient and loving family caregivers who must interact for a time with a person who displays almost none of his/her former personality.

As other body areas heal, prayers should be directed for this young man's restoration of mind, so that he can serve as a reminder that nothing is impossible with the Creator/Designer of that wonderful and mysterious thing we call a "brain."

[trussell]

Prayer ping.

My prayers continue for Randal McCloy Jr. God's continued protection for Randal for your mom...God's comfort for his family.  

Blessings,
trussell

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[murphyb]

Prayers for continued recovery.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to thank You for such wondrous news ... continue to draw out Randal unto the time of complete awareness, to the Glory and Honor of Your Name. And may it be, Merciful Father, that he will show little brain damage, if any. Continually encourage his family and his community, for lo, You are with them always, even unto the end of the age. In the Name of Jesus, we praise You, Amen ...