Posted on 11/07/2014 3:01:52 PM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
Arrowhead (John) fell off a 20’ ladder at work, onto his head, and has a severe brain injury!
Broke all the bones in his face and skull, broke his shoulder blade and some ribs.
His last post was 10/20 in the morning. He fell about 2pm that same day and was LifeFlighted to the hospital; then, after about 6 hours of surgery, he went directly to ICU. It was touch and go for days in critical condition.
After 2 weeks in ICU he has been transferred to a Specialty Neurological Rehab center in Austin, as of 11/3.
He can move his arms and legs, so no spinal injury, but he is not cognizant. Sometimes he can respond to “can you squeeze my hand?”, sometimes not. His daughter is getting ready to go back home.
The nurses are calling them every day. Small improvements are noticed, such as he sat up for 10 seconds today, but no one has a prognosis. Brain injuries heal how they heal, when the heal, if they heal....3 to 6 months at least.
PRAY HARD, please!!!! And spread the word to your prayer lists.
Thanks so much for the update, Kathy.
Time to send a birthday card to our friend, Arrowhead 1952.
He fell 15 months ago—this has been such a long haul.
BTTT for John—freepmail Kathy for his home address.
Let’s give his postman a workout!!!
Lord God Jesus Christ, give, we beseech Thee, the necessary strength to Thy servant and restore his health.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
Thanks so much for the update.
My continued prayers for Arrowhead and his family.
Oh my! So sorry to hear about these setbacks after the progress - slow that it was - he was making.
Prayer ramped up for him and for the family.
Prayers Lifted for John and His Family.
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear John has had these setbacks, and hospital stays. I will continue with my prayers for him and his family.
Linda our Hearts are with you.He has been a best FRiend on the Canteen and we missed him when he stopped posting and knew something was wrong.We remember him everyday in prayer.Lisa I know how you feel and your just waiting for something to be stable.Thanks for the updates.((((Hugs))))
BTTT
Continued prayers and early happy birthday good wishes !
Distressing news - I know we were all hoping for an entirely different update. Prayers continuing for John and his family. Thanks for the update Lisa and Kathy!
Thank you for keeping us informed Kathy. It is much appreciated.
Pinging the Weekly Garden Thread List. Sorry to be pinging again, but I just noticed this update from Kathy last Friday on Arrowhead1952’s status. I should have included in on the weekly post. I’m not sure exactly how to link directly to the post.
Prayers up for his recovery and strength for his family, and Best wishes for his Birthday are requested. Sorry for the delay in notification.
Of course. Prayers up!
Strong dude with a strong family.
Prayers for Arrowhead1952, family and friends.
Oh, and Happy Birthday!
Praying for John, his wife & daughter. I had been praying for Arrowhead (& later, Arrow. . .it’s been the kind of year that cleans your clock all around)- but this is the first time I’ve actually known what to pray *for*.
What a journey.
Thank you, greeneyes, for the ping.
Tomorrow is John/ Arrowhead’s birthday, so I’ll look for the funniest Belated card I can find.
Do you have a link for the update on Arrowhead?
I am sorry I see the link.
See Post 654 for the latest update.
Tomorrow, the 27th, is John’s birthday.
Thank you
Prayers for healing Arrowhead1952 and prayers for strength and comfort for his loved ones.
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